With video game prices rising, many players are searching for affordable options. When it comes to role-playing games, several titles are available that you can play without spending any money – just your time!
I’ve been playing a bunch of *Dungeons & Dragons* games lately, and most of them are self-contained stories you can jump right into. There *are* some online ones if you want to play with friends, and a few are actually expansions – you need to buy the main game first to play those. The cool thing is they’re set all over the *D&D* world, like the Sword Coast or the creepy Underdark, and sometimes you even get to play alongside characters you already know from other *D&D* games!
D&D Online
The Option For Social Players
I’ve been playing *Dungeons & Dragons Online* since it first came out in 2006, and it’s awesome that it went free-to-play back in 2009 with the *Eberron Unlimited* update. I’m really excited about the news that they’re adding 64-bit servers this year, and even more hyped that we’re getting new areas based on classic tabletop campaigns like Ravenloft and Lamordia. It’s going to breathe a lot of new life into the game!
Players can begin creating their characters by choosing from 8 different classes. The game uses rules inspired by *Dungeons & Dragons* 4th edition, adding features like action points and quests. These quests aren’t one-time events – you can complete them repeatedly to earn reputation and extra rewards, a common feature in many online multiplayer games where repeated tasks often unlock special benefits.
Neverwinter
A Famous And Popular Setting
Neverwinter Nights offers a more mature and realistic take on the Dungeons & Dragons experience, arriving at a time when fans were eager for a new game in the style of the classics. Its detailed story, reminiscent of the novel Gauntlgrym – the first in the Neverwinter Saga series – follows the descent into turmoil within the city of Neverwinter after its ruler vanishes without a trace.
Players will focus on protecting themselves and the city’s people from waves of undead, all while investigating the secrets behind the powerful Sect Crown of Neverwinter. The game’s story and characters are inspired by the popular novel series, featuring familiar faces like the villainous Lich Queen Valindra and the hero Drizzt Do’Urden.
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
An Adventure With Famous Characters
The Idle Champions games are known for bringing together popular characters, and this one is a Dungeons & Dragons take on a game where you steadily make progress over time. It doesn’t follow traditional D&D rules for things like leveling up or combat. Instead, you select a team of well-known D&D heroes and use their unique abilities to complete challenges, scenarios, and adventures.
Players will recognize some locations, including Barovia from *Ravenloft: Curse of Strahd*, and perilous ruins. This game is especially made for fans of the series who want to play as beloved characters like Karlach, Minsc, and Drizzt Do’Urden.
Dragonheir: Silent Gods
Dragonheir: Silent Gods is a fantasy role-playing game that blends a rich story with the open-world exploration found in tabletop RPGs. It often teams up with Dungeons & Dragons, and recently featured the popular ranger Drizzt Do’Urden, complete with his iconic weapons and equipment.
Players create teams of characters by earning in-game money through battles with monsters and by finishing quests designed for their hero. Though not officially linked, Dragonheir shares gameplay elements with other games, like dice rolls and character leveling.
Oceanum Mortis
Inspired By The Vintage Baldur’s Gate Games
- Produced By: Brewsterland Studios
- Released: July 9th, 2019
- Genre: Adventure, Casual, Free To Play, Indie, RPG
Okay, so I just finished playing *Oceanum Mortis*, and it’s really cool! It’s an adventure game that totally reminds me of the old *Baldur’s Gate* games from way back when – you know, the ones with the top-down view. But it’s different because it focuses way more on the story and exploration than fighting. It’s set in a classic medieval fantasy world, and the places you visit feel like they’re straight out of a place like Candlekeep. Best part? It’s completely free to play!
You can control a party of up to four characters, similar to how it works in *Baldur’s Gate 3*. The game takes around three hours to complete, making it a great way for *Dungeons & Dragons* fans to enjoy an afternoon of gameplay.
Pool Of Radiance
Free With The Archives Collection
- Produced By: Strategic Simulations (PC), and Marionette (NES)
- Released: June 1988
- Genre: Tactical RPG
Released in 1988, the original Pool of Radiance looks quite basic by today’s standards, but it still holds a special charm for many. More importantly, it was the first computer game based on Dungeons & Dragons, and it kicked off a long line of successful D&D adaptations – making it a must-have for any fan of the tabletop game.
In this game, players create and develop characters, forming parties of up to six. Characters improve through traditional Dungeons & Dragons mechanics – things like ability scores, equipment, and skill usage. If you already own *Forgotten Realms: The Archive – Collection Two* on Steam, you can get this game for free.
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