Baldur’s Gate 3 has reinvigorated interest not just in CRPGs, but in narrative-heavy choice-based games where interactions with NPCs feel like they truly matter. Larian Studios' latest undertaking isn't the first game to take this approach, but one standout you should absolutely try if you haven't already is Star Wars: The Old Republic. Despite being over 12 years old, the MMORPG is a bonafide marvel in how it manages to consider even the most minute details about your character as you interact with unique storylines and crawl through dungeons with friends.
From its story systems and choice-driven gameplay, Baldur's Gate 3 and The Old Republic share a structure and standard few narrative-based games can match, and while they may not obviously share the same lineage, they've more in common than you might think.
