Games like Baldur's Gate on Xbox
4 of the 5 modern alternatives to Baldur's Gate (1998) run on Xbox. The cheapest is Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition at € 19,99.
Xbox has the strongest backwards-compatibility programme of any console, so a large number of original Xbox and Xbox 360 games run natively on current hardware. Add Game Pass and the steady stream of retro-styled indies and the coverage is broad.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition
€ 19,99A remaster of the original with new content, on nearly every device.
Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition runs on PC, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Untested.
Pillars of Eternity
€ 29,99Obsidian's deliberate revival of the Baldur's Gate formula, isometric party and hand-painted backdrops included.
Pillars of Eternity is also an alternative to 2 other classics
Pillars of Eternity runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Baldur's Gate 3
€ 59,99The multi-award-winning modern sequel, a landmark RPG.
Baldur's Gate 3 is also an alternative to 2 other classics
Baldur's Gate 3 runs on PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox. Not available on Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Switch. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous
€ 19,99An enormous, rules-dense party RPG in the Infinity Engine tradition, with real-time-with-pause combat.
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous runs on PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox. Not available on Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Switch. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Not on Xbox
These alternatives to Baldur's Gate are listed on the main page, but do not run on Xbox:
All 5 games like Baldur's Gate