While Baldur`s Gate 3 currently dominates discussions about Dungeons & Dragons video games, the rich history of D&D adaptations stretches back much further, predating even its beloved predecessors like Baldur`s Gate 1 & 2, Planescape Torment, and Neverwinter Nights. Throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, a long list of titles, including classics such as Eye of the Beholder, Pool of Radiance, and Champions of Krynn, brought older D&D editions to life in digital form. Many of these are still highly regarded and worth revisiting today.
If you`ve ever been curious about these iconic PC games, Humble`s Dungeons & Dragons Classic Collection game bundle presents an unparalleled opportunity. It features up to 30 old-school D&D PC RPGs, strategy, and action games, all for just $10. However, this incredible offer is time-sensitive: the bundle will only be available until August 7.
As with other Humble bundles, a portion of the revenue generated from the Dungeons & Dragons Classic Collection directly supports a charitable cause. For this particular initiative, Humble is donating proceeds to Covenant House, an organization dedicated to providing essential food, shelter, and ongoing services to homeless and trafficked young people. Purchasers have the option to increase their pledge beyond the $10 minimum and customize the revenue split between Humble, the game publishers, and Covenant House before completing their checkout.
The Dungeons & Dragons Classic Collection is structured into two convenient payment tiers, offering more games as your contribution increases. The initial $5 base tier includes six games. Among these are four standalone releases: Al-Qadim: The Genie`s Curse (a top-down action-adventure), the classic dragon-flying combat simulator DragonStrike, the kingdom-building strategy title D&D – Stronghold: Kingdom Simulator, and DeathKeep, a fast-paced action-RPG reminiscent of 90s first-person shooters. This tier also features Forgotten Realms: The Archives Collection Three, which bundles two classic D&D dungeon-crawling CRPGs: the party-based `blobber` Menzoberranzan (starring the legendary D&D character Drizzt Do`Urden) and the hardcore roguelike Dungeon Hack.
Opting for the $10 or higher tier unlocks the complete bundle, encompassing all titles from the previous tier and significantly expanding your collection. Most of the additional games in this tier are multi-game collections, ranging from two to eight titles each, bringing the total to a remarkable 30 games (a total value of $109). Among the many notable inclusions, a particular highlight is Forgotten Realms: The Archives Collection One, which consolidates the acclaimed Eye of the Beholder trilogy. These three titles are frequently celebrated as some of the finest dungeon-crawling RPGs ever created, and their gameplay style, familiar to fans of games like Legend of Grimrock, remains highly engaging despite being over 30 years old.
The comprehensive list of games within the Dungeons & Dragons Classic Collection spans a diverse range of genres and settings. It includes popular campaign worlds like The Forgotten Realms, Dragonlance, and Spelljammer, alongside more unique realms such as Dark Sun and Ravenloft, making it an excellent resource for exploring classic D&D lore and history. All games acquired through this bundle are provided as official Steam keys. Remember, this bundle is only available until August 7th, so be sure to secure it before it vanishes!
Explore Dungeons & Dragons Tabletop Gaming
While the Humble bundle is a fantastic way to delve into D&D`s video game past, if you`re new to the tabletop role-playing game that inspired them, several excellent entry points exist. For those seeking a streamlined, easy-to-learn experience, the upcoming Dungeons & Dragons x Stranger Things: Welcome to The Hellfire Club appears to be an ideal starting point for the TTRPG world. Releasing on October 7th, this game provides everything needed to begin playing immediately, including pre-made characters, maps, and four guided adventures based on campaigns devised by the Stranger Things character Eddie Munson. Pre-orders for this set are available for $50.
Should a full TTRPG still seem a bit daunting, consider the new Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons board game. This D&D-themed adaptation of the award-winning Horrified board game challenges 1-5 players to undertake quests and confront iconic D&D monsters like The Mimic, The Beholder, The Displacer Beast, and Red Dragon within the infamous Undermountain dungeon from the Forgotten Realms lore. This engaging game is available now for $30.
For those ready to embrace the complete D&D tabletop experience, the latest D&D 2024 Edition (also known as 5.5E) rulebooks are available. The essential trio—the new Player`s Handbook, Dungeon Master`s Guide, and Monster Manual—are crucial for crafting your own campaigns and characters. Additionally, if you prefer pre-written adventures, the recently released Dragon Delves Adventure Anthology offers 10 adventures designed for characters from levels 1-12. Further expansions and gameplay materials are also available to supplement your collection.
Dungeons & Dragons 2024 Edition: Key Releases
- 2024 Player`s Handbook – $40 (
$50) - 2024 Dungeon Master`s Guide – $40 (
$50) - 2024 Monster Manual – $40 (
$50) - 2024 Character Sheets – $15
- 2024 DM Screen – $19.39
- Dungeons & Dragons – Dragon Delves Adventure Anthology – $49
- Dungeons & Dragons – Eberron: Forge of the Artificer Rules Expansion – $30 | Releases August 19