Hogwarts Legacy will allow players to experience the magic of Hogwarts like never before, but the Harry Potter RPG won't be arriving on consoles until next year. Luckily, in the meantime, there are several other magic-based video games for Hogwarts Legacy fans to try.
Harry Potter fans were likely ecstatic upon hearing that Hogwarts Legacy is arriving in 2021. However, the game's launch is a long way off. With how beloved the Harry Potter universe is, fans are likely chomping at the bit to don the proverbial sorting hat. So, how can fans occupy themselves while waiting for Hogwarts Legacy?
There is no direct substitute for the upcoming title. No Harry Potter video game thus far has come close to encapsulating the wonder that is Hogwarts. However, for players looking to distract themselves until Hogwarts Legacy launches, there are games available now thatoffer a similar magical vibe.
Games Like Hogwarts Legacy - Fable Anniversary
Fable Anniversary may not be the newest RPG on the shelf, but like a fine wine, it has aged well. Early on in the game, the protagonist learns the ins and outs of being a hero at the Heroes' Guild. While it's no Hogwarts, the school does provide a nice background for the player character. The game allows players to cast spells, as well as master blade and bow. Fable Anniversary boasts a cartoonish graphic style that is endearing and an engaging plot that has kept players coming back for over a decade.
Games Like Hogwarts Legacy - Lichdom: Battlemage
Lichdom: Battlemage is a first-person spell-slinging adventure. Players take on the role of Dragon, a mage seeking vengeance for the deaths of his family members. It's certainly a far cry from taking classes at Hogwarts in Hogwarts Legacy, but the game does offer a robust spell-crafting system, with more than 1,000 spells for players to cast at their enemies in fast-paced action. And like Hogwarts Legacy, players come across magical creatures - though in Lichdom: Battlemage, they are anything but friendly.
Games Like Hogwarts Legacy - Spellbreak
Spellbreak is a battle royale that thrusts players into the role of a battlemage. This multiplayer game brings on the fantastical chaos of The Battle of Hogwarts with stunning, anime-inspired visuals. Players work in teams to decimate their foes with devastating spells. Unlike in Hogwarts Legacy, magic has been banned, and it's up to players to take it back. Across the Hollow Lands, Spellbreak players discover items that gift them abilities such as flight, invisibility, and teleportation. The player can also wield two spell-fueled gauntlets at once to create intense spell combinations.
Games Like Hogwarts Legacy - Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time
Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time, much like Hogwarts Legacy, takes place in a school for magic wielders. Based on the anime Little Witch Academia, the game follows the adventures of Akko and her friends as they explore dungeons and sling spells. Players can live out their magic school dreams in side-scrolling, beat-'em-up style. And much like the Harry Potter novels, Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time centers around the strength of friendship.
Games Like Hogwarts Legacy - Wands VR
Remember when Harry and Malfoy dueled in the great hall? Players who can’t wait to get in on that kind of serious wand-dueling action should check out Wands VR. An immersive VR game, Wands VR lets players participate in magic duels via PvP. Unlike Hogwarts Legacy, players won't be learning to cast Wingardium Leviosa or the infamous bat bogey hex. Instead, Wands VR allows players to fully customize their spell loadout, with over 25 spells for witches and wizards to master.