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The Best-Looking Isometric Games

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The Best-Looking Isometric GamesGames with isometric graphics—a slightly rotated view with a top-down perspective—were a big deal several years ago. Static, isometric maps, mostly used in strategy and role-playing games, allowed the developers to create spectacular, detailed visuals, and most of them have aged really well.

With Kickstarter-funded games like Shadowrun Returns or Project Eternity using the same sort of approach, it looks like isometric games are set to make a triumphant return. We've selected some of the most beautiful games featuring the isometric perspective for today's Show Us gallery.


Desperados: Wanted Dead Or Alive

The Best-Looking Isometric Games


Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

The Best-Looking Isometric Games


Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines

The Best-Looking Isometric Games


Commandos 2: Men of Courage

The Best-Looking Isometric Games


Icewind Dale

The Best-Looking Isometric Games


Anno 1602

The Best-Looking Isometric Games


Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood

The Best-Looking Isometric Games


Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn

The Best-Looking Isometric Games


Age of Empires II HD

The Best-Looking Isometric Games


Shadowrun Returns (Concept Art)

The Best-Looking Isometric Games

What are your picks for the best looking games with isometric graphics? Make sure to post them below with visuals.

sources: RPG Codex Forums, CommandosHQ, Harebrained Schemes, DaveMcKay, AgeOfEmpires.com, Ubisoft