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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 43 games similar to AFK Journey down to the 14 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Palia, Neverwinter and FINAL FANTASY XIV Online top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to AFK Journey.

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO
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CasualNarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2024Dev Farlight Games
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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to AFK Journey is Palia — scoring 88/100 on our similarity scale. Neverwinter and FINAL FANTASY XIV Online follow close behind.

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The best games like AFK Journey on PlayStation

14 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to AFK Journey. Each one has been evaluated across 16 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Palia
Palia
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineCasualFantasyExplorationFree to Play
Steam👍 86%· 42KIGDB87· 2OC78· 10
Year 2023Dev Singularity 6On Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are theme park MMORPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, crafting mechanics and visual third person, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from AFK Journey: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Tone69Progression59Visuals0
#2Neverwinter
Neverwinter
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFree to Play
Steam👍 77%· 39KIGDB73· 11OC74· 34
Year 2013Dev Cryptic Studios · Perfect World EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are theme park MMORPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat, melee combat and combat tactical, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from AFK Journey: visuals and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for AFK Journey.

It predates AFK Journey by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100World100Game mode92Progression47Visuals0
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opSoloNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration
Steam👍 87%· 84KRAWG👍 86%· 87MC82IGDB85· 9
Year 2010Dev Square EnixOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the theme park MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: JRPG narrative and systems, action RPG combat and combat magic, while skipping deep simulation

Set in the fantasy realm of Eorzea, players take control of a customized avatar as they explore the land and are caught up in both an invasion by the hostile Garlean Empire and the threat of the Primals, the deities of the land's Beastmen tribes.

Where it drifts furthest from AFK Journey: visuals and progression.

It predates AFK Journey by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Tone49Progression40
Sky: Children of the Light
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineCasualFantasyFree to Play
Steam👍 87%· 23KIGDB82· 5OC82· 13
Year 2019Dev ThatGameCompany · NetEase GamesOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the theme park MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from AFK Journey: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Tone85Visuals0
#5Dune: Awakening
Dune: Awakening
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 70%· 76KIGDB89· 4OC81· 65
Year 2025Dev FuncomOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Fits the theme park MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from AFK Journey: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for AFK Journey.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Setting0Visuals0
Throne and Liberty
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineFantasyFree to Play
Steam👍 67%· 68KIGDB73· 2OC70· 32
Year 2023Dev NCSOFT · Amazon GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Fits the theme park MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from AFK Journey: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for AFK Journey.

Genre100Setting100Game mode93Visuals0
Trove
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineSoloCo-opCasualOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFree to Play
Steam👍 80%· 93KRAWG👍 24%· 474MC65IGDB62· 1OC67· 12
Year 2015Dev Trion WorldsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed AFK Journey, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, action RPG combat and precision platforming, while skipping deep simulation

Trove mods come to the Steam Workshop!Trove’s modding community is one of our greatest assets. The creativity and passion shown by so many players allows endless customization and limitless imagination! To better support you, and your creations, we’re proud to bring modding to the Steam Workshop.

Where it drifts furthest from AFK Journey: visuals and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for AFK Journey.

It predates AFK Journey by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode100Setting100Tone85Genre75World43Progression35
Skyforge
RPGMMORPGAction MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFree to Play
Steam👍 60%· 4.4KRAWG👍 15%· 248IGDB75· 1
Year 2017Dev Allods Team · My.ComPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with AFK Journey: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

Skyforge is an open-world massively multiplayer online role-playing game. It is the second MMO RPG developed by Allods Team. The game is free-to-play but features microtransactions system that helps player advance at a faster pace.

Where it drifts furthest from AFK Journey: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for AFK Journey.

World100Game mode92Genre75Progression66Setting61Visuals0
#9Torchlight III
Torchlight III
RPGMMORPGAction MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloFantasyExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 47%· 11KIGDB66· 9OC64· 55
Year 2020Dev Echtra Games · Perfect World EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with AFK Journey: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, melee combat and loot and gear systems, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from AFK Journey: progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for AFK Journey.

Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Genre75Progression49
New World: Aeternum
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration
Steam👍 67%· 297KIGDB76· 7OC72· 66
Year 2021Dev Amazon GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Like AFK Journey, it's known for deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, dark, oppressive atmosphere and sandbox world, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from AFK Journey: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for AFK Journey.

Setting100Game mode82Genre75World65Progression57Tone36
Tera
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFree to Play
Steam👍 79%· 15KIGDB73· 5
Year 2011Dev Bluehole Studio · En Masse EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed AFK Journey, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, action RPG combat and sandbox world, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from AFK Journey: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for AFK Journey.

It predates AFK Journey by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode89Genre75World63Progression49Setting38Visuals0
Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 92%· 11K
Year 2013Dev Overhaul Games · BeamdogOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ If you enjoyed AFK Journey, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and card game strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, combat tactical and combat magic, while skipping MMO world and community

It predates AFK Journey by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode100Setting100World100Visuals100Progression55Tone52
Lord of the Rings: War in the North
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineOpen WorldFantasyExploration
Steam👍 82%· 9.5KRAWG👍 57%· 394MC66IGDB66· 8
Year 2011Dev Feral Interactive · Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with AFK Journey: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping MMO world and community

Lord of the Rings: War in the North is an action RPG developed by Snowblind Studios. The game is based on J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings series of novels. Eradan, Andriel, and Farin arrive at the Prancing Pony tavern in a small town of Bree where they meet Aragorn.

Where it drifts furthest from AFK Journey: visuals.

It predates AFK Journey by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode100World100Progression100Setting65Genre50Visuals0
Torchlight II
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineFantasyExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 93%· 45KRAWG👍 78%· 1.1KMC88IGDB86· 13OC83· 60
Year 2012Dev Runic Games · Perfect World EntertainmentPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed AFK Journey, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, melee combat and loot and gear systems, while skipping MMO world and community

Torchlight II is the second installment in the series, and while it continues the story of its predecessor, it also allows new players to jump right into the action-packed roguelike RPG world.

Where it drifts furthest from AFK Journey: progression.

It predates AFK Journey by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Genre50Progression47

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