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10 Best PlayStation Alternatives to Fable
Fable is one of the few games that give you absolute freedom over the morality scale of your character. It works by talking to NPCs and engaging in activities in the game. You can develop romantic relationships with NPCs for instance, building a family over time. Or you can play boxing in-game, as well as trade with businesses.
Depending on your interactions, the morality scale will either paint you as a friendly character or make you the enemy, with your appearance changing alongside your reception when you meet people. It’s all quite interesting, made all the more wholesome by the RPG genre tropes you’re used to. So, you can develop your character’s magic and abilities, too, or even engage in fights.
At the moment, we’re waiting in angst for the upcoming Fable reboot, slated to launch in 2026. At least then, you can enjoy a more modern experience that’ll likely elevate the original’s mechanics and gameplay. But in the meantime, you can also check out the best PlayStation alternatives to Fable below. Since Fable has always been on PC and Xbox, PlayStation owners can join in the fun, too.
10. Wildermyth
Starting off our list of the best PlayStation alternatives to Fable is Wildermyth. As much as Wildermyth is a tabletop RPG, it still is designed to give you the best interactivity the characters and environment have to offer. You control your chosen character and make decisions that impact your relationship with the NPCs you run into.
Moreover, your characters grow and develop over time. Starting as reluctant farmers, they engage in battles and take part in intense stories that build them into unique and legendary fighters.
9. Life is Strange
The supernatural mystery of Life is Strange has been one for the books. Seemingly ordinary at first, your character discovers they have extraordinary powers. And with great power comes great responsibility of taking care of loved ones and your home from destruction.
But beyond the weight on your shoulders is also an underlying heartwarming story: a romantic/friendship journey that will bring you to tears. Because of your deep bonds with the NPCs you meet, the decisions you make then become even much harder (or easier) to follow through.
8. Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen
The world in Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen is ever so thrilling, with its majestic dragons and fearsome beasts. As a result, the action is always on point, unleashing destructive power at massive scales.
Because of the high-fantasy setting, your adventures are equally compelling. They are an escape into a world full of wild possibilities, as you search for allies and battle legendary monsters.
7. Hogwarts Legacy
If you ever dream of walking in the shoes of Harry Potter, but also forming your own identity in the Hogwarts universe, Hogwarts Legacy is the best way to go. This RPG adventure makes you truly feel like a wizard, casting spells that impact your place at Hogwarts in the 1800s.
You’re at the center stage of the story, holding the key to an ancient secret. What you do, therefore, matters a ton, in either keeping the wizarding world safe or destroying everything you’ve built.
6. Immortals Fenyx Rising
The world in Fable mimics Europe in the late 1600s to early 1700s. But if you want to switch to a world inspired by Greek mythology, then Immortals Fenyx Rising is the way to go.
The Greek gods need your help to save them and the world. So, you set out to beat the threat that wants to destroy your home. You’re a winged demigod on a dangerous mission. But that doesn’t mean you don’t get to enjoy the constant bickering of the Greek gods or humorous writing along the way.
5. Dragon Age: Inquisition
Another switch-up you could make is embarking on a treacherous mission in Dragon Age: Inquisition. Dark times have fallen on the land of Thedas. Dragons darken the sky and chaos brews with fury. It’s up to the mages to fight against the oppressive templars and save the world.
You’re tasked with leading the Inquisition, a most purposeful mission that could end the chaos. In tow are allies who help you bring back order through exploration and fierce battle.
4. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Ready to take down fearsome monsters? The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is Geralt of Rivia at his best, tumbling down the most dangerous beasts. But you have a life-or-death mission, too, to protect your adopted daughter before her powers are exploited. All along, you can chat to NPCs, and even build friendships and romantic relationships with them.
3. Baldur’s Gate 3
Award-winning Baldur’s Gate 3 is a no-brainer for interactivity and character development. Choosing your character, you have a wide domain of races you can control, from elves to dwarves and gnomes. The Dungeons and Dragons world is just as imaginative, integrating concepts of sacrifice, survival, and betrayal in your campaign.
2. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
You won’t go wrong with the blood-pumping combat in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. The forces of Oblivion threaten Cyrodiil, and it’s up to you to stop them. But it’s also the stunning open-world exploration that has won Skyrim multiple awards.
The detail and creativity of the creatures and environments are a sight to behold, so much so that you’re always straying off the path of the main quest to chase sub-stories of your own. Whatever place you land, there’ll always be something interesting to discover, whether secrets, weapons, special items, and more. This makes it one of the best PlayStation alternatives to Fable.
1. Metaphor: ReFantazio
Last up on the best PlayStation alternatives to Fable is Metaphor: ReFantazio. This anime-style RPG has stolen many hearts with its profound storytelling and deep character development. You’re tasked with breaking the curse of a prince, which sends you on an immersive journey across a vast land.
Along the way, you meet lots of exciting characters and even enter a tournament for the throne. To win the tournament, you’ll need to rally the troops and amass followers throughout the world, often running into personalities and engaging in exhilarating turn-based and real-time action.
