The 10 Best Western CRPGs to Play in 2027
Disco Elysium ($39.99) is the best Western CRPG, with the top Metacritic score shown on Steam at 97. Baldur’s Gate 3 ($59.99, score 96) is #2, and Divinity: Original Sin 2 ($44.99, score 93) is #3.
At a glance
| # | Pick | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Disco Elysium | $39.99 on Steam (US store, USD) | A detective RPG built on skills and dialogue |
| 2 | Baldur’s Gate 3 | $59.99 on Steam (US store, USD) | A story-rich, party-based Dungeons & Dragons RPG |
| 3 | Divinity: Original Sin 2 | $44.99 on Steam (US store, USD), Definitive Edition | Deep tactical party combat |
| 4 | Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire | $19.99 on Steam (US store, USD) | Captaining a ship across an archipelago |
| 5 | Planescape: Torment | $19.99 on Steam (US store, USD), Enhanced Edition | A story-rich RPG set in Sigil |
| 6 | Wasteland 3 | $39.99 on Steam (US store, USD) | A post-apocalyptic tactical RPG |
| 7 | Fallout: New Vegas | $9.99 list price on Steam (US store); it was on sale at $2.49 (75% off) when checked on Oct 18, 2026 | The cheapest way into a Western RPG |
| 8 | Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous | $19.99 on Steam (US store, USD), Enhanced Edition | A Mythic Hero in a demon-overrun realm |
| 9 | Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition | $19.99 on Steam (US store, USD) | The choice-driven fantasy classic |
| 10 | Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader | $49.99 on Steam (US store, USD) | A story-rich RPG in the Warhammer 40,000 universe |
Pick by what you want
The ranking
Disco Elysium
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is $39.99 on Steam from ZA/UM, released Oct 15, 2019, on Windows and Mac, with a Metacritic score of 97 on Steam.
Baldur’s Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate 3 is $59.99 on Steam from Larian Studios, released Aug 3, 2023, on Windows and Mac, with a score of 96.
Divinity: Original Sin 2
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition is $44.99 on Steam from Larian Studios, released Sep 14, 2017, on Windows and Mac, with a score of 93.
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is $19.99 on Steam from Obsidian Entertainment, released May 8, 2018, on Windows, Mac and Linux, with a score of 88.
Planescape: Torment
Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition is $19.99 on Steam from Beamdog, released Apr 11, 2017, on Windows, Mac and Linux, with a score of 85.
Wasteland 3
Wasteland 3 is $39.99 on Steam from inXile Entertainment, released Aug 27, 2020, on Windows, Mac and Linux, with a score of 85.
Fallout: New Vegas
Fallout: New Vegas lists at $9.99 on Steam, developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Bethesda Softworks, released Oct 19, 2010, on Windows; it was on sale at $2.49 when checked on Oct 18, 2026. Its score is 84.
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous - Enhanced Edition is $19.99 on Steam from Owlcat Games, released Sep 2, 2021, on Windows and Mac, with a score of 83.
Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition
Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition is $19.99 on Steam from Beamdog, released Nov 15, 2013, on Windows, Mac and Linux, with a score of 78.
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is $49.99 on Steam from Owlcat Games, released Dec 7, 2023, on Windows and Mac; Steam showed no Metacritic score when checked.
How we ranked these
Questions people ask
What is the best Western CRPG?
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut has the top Metacritic score shown on Steam, 97, at $39.99; Baldur’s Gate 3 follows at 96 and $59.99.
What is the cheapest Western CRPG on this list?
Fallout: New Vegas has a $9.99 list price on Steam; Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire, Planescape: Torment, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous and Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition each list at $19.99.
Which of these CRPGs run on Linux?
On Steam, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire, Planescape: Torment, Wasteland 3 and Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition list Linux support.
How much does Baldur’s Gate 3 cost?
It is $59.99 on Steam (US store), released Aug 3, 2023, from Larian Studios.
List price (USD, Steam US store) at a glance
Official sites
- Disco Elysium · store.steampowered.com
- Baldur’s Gate 3 · store.steampowered.com
- Divinity: Original Sin 2 · store.steampowered.com
- Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire · store.steampowered.com
- Planescape: Torment · store.steampowered.com
- Wasteland 3 · store.steampowered.com
- Fallout: New Vegas · store.steampowered.com
- Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous · store.steampowered.com
- Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition · store.steampowered.com
- Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader · store.steampowered.com
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