Pathfinder Kingmaker is imo the golden standard for CRPGs currently. But it is a very complicated system and as beginner you might feel overwhelmed. Same applies to BG1 and 2 (there are Enhanced Editions which update the graphics a bit).
The other games of this style are Pillars of Eternity 1 and 2.

Divinity 1/2 come from the same company as BG3 here, so they share many things including the unique Larian style. So if you really like what you see in BG3 then DOS is good for you.
For something lighter you can look at the Shadowrun games. The base game is average (and if you know Shadowrun the story was very easy to guess), but Dragonfall and Hong Kong are better (Dragonfall>Hong Kong).

If you want 3D graphics you can try Neverwinter Nights 2 (not turn based but you can pause whenever you want and its not a action game which requires direct input). The Mask of the Betrayer addon is far above the base game in storytelling.
Wasteland 2 and 3 might also be something to try out. They have less character driven plots though (you create your whole party instead of just 1 character).

Tyranny is good when you want to play something different as you basically start out as a minion of Sauron, figuratively speaking. Otherwise its close to Kingmaker/Pillars in how it works.

If old games are not a problem and you like more (very good story) and lots of text try Planescape Torment. Its still a insider tip among RPG fans. If you on the other hand want less story and more (pausable real time) combat you can try Icewind Dale 1/2, the small brothers of Baldurs Gate.

Last edited by Ixal; 09/12/20 01:13 AM.