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We filtered the 45 games similar to Black Desert down to the 17 that fit the “Action RPG” category. Tera, Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues and Trove top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Black Desert.

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Within the “Action RPG” category, the closest game to Black Desert is Tera — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues and Trove follow close behind.

#1Tera95 #2Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues88 #3Trove86 #4The Elder Scrolls® Online74 #5FINAL FANTASY XIV Online73

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17 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Black Desert. 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.

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Tera

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyHistoricalMedievalExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

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 setting anime, PvP competition and loot and gear systems, while skipping combat magic

#2Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyMedievalHistoricalExplorationThird Person

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: card game strategy, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping combat magic

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Trove

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

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 precision platforming, turn-based strategy and vibe casual, while skipping combat magic

#4The Elder Scrolls® Online

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The Elder Scrolls® Online

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeMagicRangedOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 81%· 160KRAWG👍 63%· 134MC71IGDB70· 16OC71· 54

Year 2014Dev Zenimax Online Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~19hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Black Desert, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and single-player focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

#5FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

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FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMagicMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 87%· 84KRAWG👍 86%· 87MC82IGDB85· 9

Year 2010Dev Square EnixOn PC · PS

✓ If you enjoyed Black Desert, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: JRPG narrative and systems, strong narrative focus and single-player focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

#6Torchlight III

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Torchlight III

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeFantasyExploration

Steam👍 47%· 11KIGDB66· 9OC64· 55

Year 2020Dev Echtra Games · Perfect World EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Black Desert: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: single-player focus, loot and gear systems and visual isometric, while skipping sandbox freedom

67

Lost Ark

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeFantasySkill Tree

Steam👍 70%· 203KRAWG👍 43%· 285MC81IGDB81· 4OC82· 44

Year 2022Dev Smilegate Entertainment · Amazon GamesPlaytime ~10hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Black Desert, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, single-player focus and PvP competition, while skipping sandbox freedom

#8Star Wars: The Old Republic

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Star Wars: The Old Republic

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldFantasySkill TreeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 73KIGDB85· 7

Year 2011Dev BioWare Austin · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Black Desert: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, combat tactical and setting scifi, while skipping sandbox freedom

66

Metin2

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeFantasySkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 70%· 14K

Year 2006Dev Ymir Entertainment Co., Ltd · GameforgeOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, vibe casual and setting scifi, while skipping sandbox freedom

66

Skyforge

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 60%· 4.4KRAWG👍 15%· 248IGDB75· 1

Year 2017Dev Allods Team · My.ComPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Black Desert: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, single-player focus and PvP competition, while skipping sandbox freedom

#11Champions Online

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Champions Online

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSkill TreeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 71%· 4.3KRAWG👍 19%· 52MC72IGDB72· 3

Year 2011Dev Cryptic Studios · Perfect World EntertainmentPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Black Desert, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, setting scifi and PvP competition, while skipping sandbox freedom

#12Divine Souls F2P MMO

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Divine Souls F2P MMO

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeThird Person

Steam👍 50%· 874

Year 2014Dev GamePrix · Suba GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Shared with Black Desert: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, setting anime and single-player focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

#13Spiral Knights

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Spiral Knights

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 84%· 24KRAWG👍 31%· 144MC64IGDB51· 1

Year 2011Dev Grey HavensPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Black Desert, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and setting scifi, while skipping sandbox freedom

#14Lords of the Fallen

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Lords of the Fallen

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

Co-opOnlineMultiplayerMeleeMagicOpen WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 67%· 52KIGDB72· 7OC70· 82

Year 2023Dev HEXWORKS · CI GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Like Black Desert, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping MMO world and community

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50

ELDEN RING

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeMagicRangedOpen WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationSkill TreeThird Person3D

Steam👍 93%· 1.1MRAWG👍 85%· 1.5KMC95IGDB97· 10OC95· 215

Year 2022Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~62hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Black Desert, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping MMO world and community

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