Dungeons & Dragons

Published collection: 10 games

Profile

Series debut: Unknown
Official website: Not provided

Overview

Dungeons & Dragons spans licensed fantasy games about adventurers, monsters and magical worlds. Some ask you to build a party, plan spells and choose your words carefully; others put weapons directly in your hands for real-time battles. The rules and pace vary widely between games. Representative games: Pool of Radiance (1988): A foundational Gold Box RPG in which you create an adventuring party and manage positioning and spells in tactical battles. Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance (2021): Takes an action-focused approach, with direct control of heroes fighting monsters and collecting equipment in Icewind Dale. Baldur’s Gate 3 (2023): Combines turn-based party battles with conversations and choices that let adventures unfold in different ways. Suitable for: For players who enjoy fantasy campaigns, building a character’s identity and finding a personal approach to a problem. Choose an entry by the pace you prefer: deliberate party planning or hands-on action.