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We filtered the 46 games similar to Albion Online down to the 32 that fit the “Melee” category. New World: Aeternum, Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues and Trove top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Albion Online.

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to Albion Online is New World: Aeternum — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues and Trove follow close behind.

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The best melee games like Albion Online

32 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Albion Online. Each one has been evaluated across 20 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.

New World: Aeternum
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationCrafting
Steam👍 67%· 297KIGDB76· 7OC72· 66
Year 2021Dev Amazon GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of sandbox MMORPGs: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping survival mechanics

Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyMedievalCraftingExplorationFree to Play
Steam👍 53%· 3.2KRAWG👍 19%· 27
Year 2014Dev PortalariumPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of sandbox MMORPGs: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, card game strategy and action RPG combat, while skipping deep simulation

Trove
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExplorationCraftingLootFree to Play
Steam👍 80%· 93KRAWG👍 24%· 474MC65IGDB62· 1OC67· 12
Year 2015Dev Trion WorldsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the sandbox MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and precision platforming, while skipping survival mechanics

Tera
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationLootFree to Play
Steam👍 79%· 15KIGDB73· 5
Year 2011Dev Bluehole Studio · En Masse EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the sandbox MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and ranged combat, while skipping survival mechanics

ArcheAge
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationCraftingFree to Play
Steam👍 52%· 7.3KIGDB94· 1
Year 2013On PC

✓ Same family of sandbox MMORPGs: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, combat magic and skill tree progression, while skipping survival mechanics

EVE Online
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationManagementCraftingIsometricFree to Play
Steam👍 73%· 39KRAWG👍 49%· 365MC88IGDB79· 3
Year 2003Dev CCPPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the sandbox MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, setting space and setting scifi, while skipping survival mechanics

RuneScape
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationIsometricFree to Play
Steam👍 82%· 27K
Year 2001Dev JagexOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Fits the sandbox MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping survival mechanics

WAKFU
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationIsometricFree to Play
Steam👍 76%· 11KRAWG👍 44%· 127MC76
Year 2014Dev Ankama Studio · Ankama GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the sandbox MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and vibe casual, while skipping survival mechanics

Black Desert
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyMedievalExploration
Steam👍 74%· 93KIGDB75· 5
Year 2019Dev Pearl AbyssOn iOS · Android

✓ Same family of sandbox MMORPGs: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and combat magic, while skipping survival mechanics

Lost Ark
RPGMMORPGAction MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeFantasyIsometricFree to Play
Steam👍 70%· 203KRAWG👍 43%· 285MC81IGDB81· 4OC82· 44
Year 2022Dev Smilegate Entertainment · Amazon GamesPlaytime ~10hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Albion Online, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping sandbox freedom

Rift
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFree to Play
Steam👍 74%· 12KIGDB84· 4
Year 2011Dev Trion WorldsOn Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Albion Online, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, skill tree progression and visual third person, while skipping sandbox freedom

The Lord of the Rings Online
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFree to Play
Steam👍 81%· 23KIGDB90· 3
Year 2007Dev Standing Stone Games · Midway GamesOn PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Albion Online, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping sandbox freedom

Metin2
RPGMMORPGAction MMO
MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMeleeFantasyFree to Play
Steam👍 70%· 14K
Year 2006Dev Ymir Entertainment Co., Ltd · GameforgeOn PC

✓ Like Albion Online, it's known for deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics, while skipping sandbox freedom

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

✓ Shared with Albion Online: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and single-player focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

Lineage II
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerOnlineMeleeFantasyThird Person
IGDB80· 1
Year 2003Dev NCSOFTOn PC

✓ Shared with Albion Online: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and visual third person, while skipping sandbox freedom

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