Isometric turn-based RPGs like Shadowrun, Fallout etc

Omaeka · 1 Dec 2013 at 20:53

Basically, I love games like these yet don't know of many at all. I like Baldur's Gate for example but suck horribly at it, whereas Fallout I tend to do well. Can anyone suggest any other (preferably turn-based) RPG titles? Doesn't have to be isometric but Fallout/Shadowrun are pretty much perfect examples of what I'm after.

Cheers.

Bubo · 1 Dec 2013 at 21:37

Temple of Elemental Evil on GOG.

Jagged Alliance 2, whilst not and RPG as such, has absoultely cracking turn based isometirc combat, also for peanuts on GOG.

Nieldo · 1 Dec 2013 at 22:01

Another vote for Jagged Alliance 2, great game.

HangTime · 1 Dec 2013 at 22:01

Shining Force 2 is really good IMO, although the graphics aren't as advanced as Fallout (not really isometric).

Neil79 · 1 Dec 2013 at 22:05

http://store.steampowered.com/app/250520/

UnderRail, save 30% too

Rozzy85 · 1 Dec 2013 at 22:06

While not turn-based you might enjoy Nox. Not a very known game that came out from Westwood in 2000. I remembered liking it when I played it and did all quests for the three classes.

RDM · 1 Dec 2013 at 22:30

Silent Storm? Turn based WW2 (ish) squad combat game.

zyzzyzus · 1 Dec 2013 at 22:42

I liked the Geneforge series. They are basic graphics but good games none the less IMO.
All 5 are available for £8.49 on Steam atm.
Link

King4aDay · 1 Dec 2013 at 23:14

Give Baldur's Gate another chance too. It's not terribly well balanced early on, but a few reloads and a couple of hours in and you should find it easier. Or if you really can't stomach it, jump straight to the second one for isometric nirvana. And Planescape obviously.

Pighardia · 2 Dec 2013 at 00:58

Wasteland 2 is looking pretty special!

Crestfallen · 2 Dec 2013 at 08:53

Eschalon Book 1 and Book 2 are good (Part three should be released early next year).
Also Expeditions: Conquistador is very good, though a little unfocussed in the second half.

Omaeka · 2 Dec 2013 at 11:17

So many quotes... :eek:

Neil79 said:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/250520/

UnderRail, save 30% too

Looks like a keeper, good find.

HangTime said:
Shining Force 2 is really good IMO, although the graphics aren't as advanced as Fallout (not really isometric).

Looks like a JRPG, can't much stand them. For 99p though it's worth a try, nice one.

Bubo said:
Temple of Elemental Evil on GOG.

Jagged Alliance 2, whilst not and RPG as such, has absoultely cracking turn based isometirc combat, also for peanuts on GOG.

Nieldo said:
Another vote for Jagged Alliance 2, great game.

Temple looks pretty cool, like a slightly less dated version of Baldur's Gate? Think I own JA crossfire on Steam, that any good?

zyzzyzus said:
I liked the Geneforge series. They are basic graphics but good games none the less IMO.
All 5 are available for £8.49 on Steam atm.
Link

Hmm, are they turn based? Visuals are a little off putting, looking for something more like Shadowrun than anything else.

RDM said:
Silent Storm? Turn based WW2 (ish) squad combat game.

Any point in getting it over Jagged Alliance though?

Rozzy85 said:
While not turn-based you might enjoy Nox. Not a very known game that came out from Westwood in 2000. I remembered liking it when I played it and did all quests for the three classes.

Hmm, just looks like Baldur's Gate though pal, could just play that.

King4aDay said:
Give Baldur's Gate another chance too. It's not terribly well balanced early on, but a few reloads and a couple of hours in and you should find it easier. Or if you really can't stomach it, jump straight to the second one for isometric nirvana. And Planescape obviously.

Oh I'm going to dw

just when I can be bothered really, it's a lot of effort for an old game!

Pighardia said:
Wasteland 2 is looking pretty special!

Completely forgot about this, can not come out fast enough. :mad:

Crestfallen said:
Eschalon Book 1 and Book 2 are good (Part three should be released early next year).
Also Expeditions: Conquistador is very good, though a little unfocussed in the second half.

Have never seen graphics like that before

definitely look good, are they turn based?

I've been smashing Conquistador for a while not, cracking game.

Crestfallen · 2 Dec 2013 at 11:48

Omaeka said:
Have never seen graphics like that before definitely look good, are they turn based?

I've been smashing Conquistador for a while not, cracking game.

Yes, they are. Though if I remember correctly they are simultaneous; i.e. if you move/act they move/act. Have a look at one of the trailers you'll see what I mean.

They're not epic like Baldurs Gate, but they are good solid RPG's with a decent skill system. They are well written too, which is always a bonus.

zyzzyzus · 2 Dec 2013 at 12:09

The Geneforge games are turn-based combat. It switches to turn-based mode when an enemy is in range. They have demos to download on the Spiderweb site.

Edit:
Temple of elemental evil is a decent game. Though I found it a little too linear personally.

Omaeka · 2 Dec 2013 at 12:11

Crestfallen said:
Yes, they are. Though if I remember correctly they are simultaneous; i.e. if you move/act they move/act. Have a look at one of the trailers you'll see what I mean.

They're not epic like Baldurs Gate, but they are good solid RPG's with a decent skill system. They are well written too, which is always a bonus.

Yeah it's a no brainer then, gunna have a luke.

Not sure how epic Baldurs Gate is though, as I've yet to get out of the dungeon lol. Also, not sure what 'not' was doing in the Conquistador bit, meant that I've been playing it a lot and it's great. Best usage of moral choices I've seen for a long time.

zyzzyzus said:
The Geneforge games are turn-based combat. It switches to turn-based mode when an enemy is in range or you can switch to it yourself if you want it permanently turn-based.

Looks more like it, not too sure about the graphics though. GOG I take it?

arc@css · 2 Dec 2013 at 14:27

+1 for the Eschalon games.

There's a demo of the first on Steam you can try.

caz32 · 19 Dec 2013 at 19:51

Is there any decent 2d turn based games as well? was going to make a new thread but if you can list them here...