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Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord

DOS, Apple II • 2024

Should you play it?

Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is a full 3D remake of the first game in the legendary Wizardry series of RPGs.

What works

  • Faithful remake with modern graphics
  • Challenging and rewarding gameplay
  • Quality of life options to customize experience
  • Immersive dungeon exploration
  • Strong nostalgia factor

Things to keep in mind

  • Steep learning curve and difficulty
  • Some ui and control quirks
  • Auto-save limits save scumming
  • Price considered high by some
  • Limited narrative and social features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Forgotten Realms: The Archives - Collection One

  • Wizardry: The Five Ordeals

  • Wizardry 7: Crusaders of the Dark Savant

  • The Temple of Elemental Evil

  • Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls

  • Banners of Ruin

Less leadership-focused

Games that feels like Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord but with less leadership over others

  • RAIDBORN

  • Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree

  • Darkblade Ascent

  • Devil Spire

  • Tower of Kalemonvo

  • Rogue Legacy 2

More relaxing

Games that feels like Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord but with a more relaxing feel

  • BloodLust Shadowhunter

  • Zavix Tower

  • GRANDIA II HD Remaster

  • Remyadry

  • The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall

  • Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven

More social

Games that feels like Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord but with more teamwork and cooperation

  • Darkstone

  • Darkest Dungeon®

  • THYSIASTERY

  • Banquet for Fools

  • Siege of Dungeon

  • Rencounter

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Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Last update: 03/08/2026