10 Essential Dungeons And Dragons Video Games For Hardcore Fans

10. Dragon Age

Now, while this might not exactly be an official D&D game, it’s one that everyone knows well. Being the only title on this list claiming no connection with Dungeons and Dragons, this is a bit of a controversial pick, but hear me out. The Dragon Age games utilises so many features that any seasoned D&D player, or even somebody who has just made their first character sheet, can see.

Origins definitely stands out for me as doing this the most in the franchise but all of the games are guilty of it, from the specialisations each class gets, to the proficiencies in things like armour and certain weapons, to even the stat system. The six stats you get in game are reminiscent of those in D&D, just swap out Magic for Intelligence, Cunning for Charisma and Willpower for Wisdom and you’re there! You even start with a base of 10, not so common in 5e but definitely something older players will recognise.

Despite perhaps being some of the best and most well received games on this list, the point yet remains that this isn’t an official D&D title, so while I definitely recommend you go and play them, I have to rank Dragon Age at last place.