Baldur's Gate 3 has already been called a once-in-a-generation game, but the wait for something that can live in its shadow is not empty. ScreenRant says there are more than a few exciting titles on the horizon that could scratch the itch left behind by Larian Studios' award-winning CRPG, and it has lined up 10 upcoming games for fans to watch.
The list matters because it is not just about replacing Baldur's Gate 3. It is about what kind of RPGs are trying to meet that standard next. Some are leaning on replayability through new features and subclasses, while others are chasing a different kind of ambition entirely. Gothic 1 Remake is rebuilding the original cult classic from scratch and aiming for a cinematic RPG experience, while the first Gothic is remembered for its unmatched atmosphere, unforgiving setting and reactive world.
One of the clearest contrasts comes with ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies, a narrative-focused espionage thriller made by some of the same creators behind Disco Elysium. It uses a rolling mechanic for stat checks, which signals a familiar kind of pressure even as the setting shifts to spy craft. Elsewhere, The Witcher 4 is being framed as a way to take the series' storytelling and cinematic moments to greater heights after The Witcher 3 already delivered unique quests and character writing that were well on par with Baldur's Gate 3.
Owlcat Games' Osiris Reborn takes a different route again, with a more action-based third-person RPG built around political intrigue, complex relationship systems and moral decisions. That spread is the real point of the list: Baldur's Gate 3 is no longer the only benchmark for big, reactive role-playing, but it is still the one every new game is measured against. ScreenRant's roundup ends abruptly mid-sentence while discussing The Exp, leaving the final entry unfinished, but the message is clear enough — the next wave of RPGs is trying to prove it can keep players occupied long after Baldur's Gate 3 stops being the newest thing on the shelf.
