Hogwarts Legacy is a fresh new take on the RPG genre which also is a love letter to the fans who grew up with the Harry Potter franchise. That is why, fans are always on the lookout for games that offer a similar experience to the title. Well look no further since this piece will look at five games you can play if you like Hogwarts Legacy.
5 Games To Play If You Like Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy in its core is an action role playing game where you can customize your character and obtain your own wand, broom and more. Aside from that, you can also explore the Hogwarts Castle and other notable areas which are mentioned/shown in the books and the movies. If you are someone who has tried Hogwarts Legacy and are looking for similar titles, let’s see what you can consider.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Skyrim offers a similar experience to Hogwarts Legacy since it also involves a variety of witchcraft and spells. Aside from character customization and a whole host of magical creatures you can face, the map in the Elder Scrolls V is massive. You will never get tired of exploring the forests, snow-capped mountains, villages and caves.
Aside from the main missions which explore the story of the Dragonborne, there are other side missions you can take on, new characters you can meet and expand on your skilltree which for most players is never ending. With an enlightening story and a community that is still quite active, Elder Scrolls V is the game you should play which surprisingly is quite similar to Hogwarts Legacy.
Elden Ring
Elden Ring is one of the best games to play in terms of story and its ever expanding lore with the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC will keep you coming back for more. With endless customization options, epic boss fights, new lore and an active community, Elden Ring, even in 2024 is a good game to enter and consider playing since it is an action RPG at its core, just like Hogwarts Legacy.
With a third person perspective and a massive open world, Elden Ring offers hours worth of content packed in a soul reaching adventure game that will keep you hooked to its characters. Players can play PvP and Co-op as well which offers an extension over the already satisfying experience of the game. With a world that was built with the help of George R.R. Martin, the creator of A Song of Ice and Fire (Game of Thrones), the game is an art piece through and through.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher franchise has produced some bangers but the undisputed king of the series is the third game. Witcher 3: Wild Hunt offers a unique blend of adventure, medieval based storylines, great characters and a beautiful open world that action RPGs should strive for. A CD Projekt Red creation (developers of Cyberpunk 2077), Witcher 3 is a great game to play if you have read the books, or if you have watched the series starring Henry Cavill.
The gameplay is similar to other action RPG games where you can dodge, roll and counter attack. You will control Geralt of Rivia who is in search of his adopted daughter. The dialogue tree is one of the most entertaining aspects of the game and encourages players to poke and prod multiple topics with NPCs and other notable characters.
With an interactive open world, tons of monsters to slay, beautiful graphics that hold up to this day and three dimensional NPCs, the Witcher 3 is one of the best games to play if you like Hogwarts Legacy.
Baldur’s Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate 3 took the world by storm with its massive open world, a variety of NPCs that can be a part of your party, unique fetch quests, dialogue trees, intuitive gameplay and so much more. With life-like voiceover work, beautiful graphics and an intuitive story, you will not get bored even for a single minute when playing this game.
With a variety of spells and other magical combat options, Baldur’s Gate 3 is unapologetic in the reliance of sorcery to make its combat interesting. Aside from that, the NPCs and how they interact with the Main Character is just one of the reasons why you should consider picking up the game. If you are big on the arcane arts, consider being a witch or a wizard in the game so that you can delve deeper into the spellbook.
Divinity: Original Sin 2
From the creators of Baldur’s Gate 3 comes Divinity: Original Sin 2. The combat system in this game is designed to ensure that a simple spell can easily subdue your enemies, should you wish. For a game that was made in 2017, the graphics still hold up quite well and the isometric camera view never gets old when it comes to the RPG genre.
The reason why we recommend that you try this game is because the main character themselves are called the Godwoken who control powerful magic. It also has Co-op options should you like to play with friends.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 has multiple spell casting and magical combat mechanics that can turn the tide of the battle in your favor. With the help of your spells, you can subdue enemies with your status effects and mix match to see which one is the most lethal combination of all. If magic and intuitive combat is what you are looking for, you won’t be disappointed with this game.
More Games Like Hogwarts Legacy You Should Try Out
These are games that could not make the list but offer a similar ‘magic’ based experience provided in Hogwarts Legacy. Pick these up if you have already tried playing the five games we mentioned above.
- Forspoken
- Dragon Age: Origins
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- Potioncraft
- Spellcaster University
These are the best games to play if you like Hogwarts Legacy. For more lists like these stay tuned to IBV Gaming.