Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous offers a role-playing experience of gigantic scope on Steam and consoles. In particular for fans of Baldur’s Gate 3 and Dungeons & Dragons, the game is worth more than a glance. Currently, the game is on sale.
What kind of game is this? Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is a role-playing game from the game studio Owlcat Games. With about 83% very positive votes (as of 28,685 reviews, March 16, 2025) on Steam and a Metacritic rating of 83, the adventure released in 2021 is among the most popular alternatives to Baldur’s Gate 3.
The game is based on the pen & paper campaign of the same name and lets you take on the role of a hero who ventures into the world with up to 5 companions to address the Worldwound
– a rift in the Abyss that brings incredible horrors to the land.
The game has a certain old-school look and text-heavy presentation but offers a sophisticated depth with its scope.
The rules of Pathfinder are based on the 3.5 edition of Dungeons & Dragons. With its scope, the game offers several hundred hours of fun and also has numerous DLCs in tow. The base game is currently available for a price of €3.99 in the Spring Sale on Steam.
Be who you want to be with the Legend Paths
What makes Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous special? Similar to Baldur’s Gate 3, you fight your way through a comprehensive story in tactical battles with a group of diverse characters. You have the choice between turn-based combat or real-time battles.
Additionally, you can choose not only from about 25 classes and 12 races for your character but also from 9 unique Legend Paths that give you extra freedom.
Whether angel, demon, lich, fairy, or powerful necromancer, Wrath of the Righteous gives you the chance to be whoever or whatever you want, like hardly any other role-playing game. You can be utterly evil or take on the role of the golden redeemer – you literally decide the fate of the world.
Additionally, you can lead a crusade and command the crusaders while confronting demonic plagues. On your journeys, you can choose from 10 companions, with whom you can also build relationships.
With its scope, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is even larger than Baldur’s Gate 3. MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus even spent his entire vacation on it. In his article, he tells you why it was absolutely worth it: Steam: One of the best role-playing games is finally complete and bigger than Baldur’s Gate 3, cost me the whole vacation
