Anyone play dungeons and dragons before or a game like it? actual D&D, not video game version.

[KungKras]

I've played D&D, Call of Chtulu, and Pathfinder.
Pen & Paper > console and computer RPG, IMO

D&D got worse after 3.5 so if you want to play that, look for used 3,5 books.
Pathfinder is excellent. It's like a more modern version of 3.5.

What you need to get started is the main rule book, and maybe a monster manual. Additional books helps.
If you don't have dice, there is a web page with electronic RPG dice you can use if you don't mind having a laptop on the table while playing.