13 Narrative games like Champions Online that you should try

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We filtered the 45 games similar to Champions Online down to the 13 that fit the “Narrative” category. Star Wars: The Old Republic, New World: Aeternum and Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Champions Online.

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The best narrative games like Champions Online

13 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

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

#1Star Wars: The Old Republic

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiSkill TreeExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 90%· 73KIGDB85· 7

Year 2011Dev BioWare Austin · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Champions Online: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, fantasy world and setting space

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#2New World: Aeternum

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 67%· 297KIGDB76· 7OC72· 66

Year 2021Dev Amazon GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Like Champions Online, 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 action RPG combat

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#3Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 53%· 3.2KRAWG👍 19%· 27

Year 2014Dev PortalariumPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, card game strategy and survival mechanics, while skipping setting scifi

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#4The Lord of the Rings Online

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 81%· 23KIGDB90· 3

Year 2007Dev Standing Stone Games · Midway GamesOn PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Champions Online, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping action RPG combat

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#5Old School RuneScape

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 83%· 20KIGDB77· 1

Year 2013Dev JagexOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Shared with Champions Online: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

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

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#6FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

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

Year 2010Dev Square EnixOn PC · PS

✓ If you enjoyed Champions Online, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: JRPG narrative and systems, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping setting scifi

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#7The Elder Scrolls® Online

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed Champions Online, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping setting scifi

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 82%· 27K

Year 2001Dev JagexOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Champions Online, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

Co-opMultiplayerOnlinePvPNarrativeSkill TreeThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 63%· 15KIGDB50· 1

Year 2003Dev Wizet · ShandaOn PC

✓ Shared with Champions Online: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 67%· 34KIGDB73· 13OC68· 188

Year 2020Dev Eidos Montréal · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, single-player focus and loot and gear systems, while skipping MMO world and community

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#11Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

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GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

Co-opMultiplayerOnlineMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationSkill Tree

Steam👍 79%· 43KIGDB76· 15OC74· 53

Year 2014Dev 2K Australia · Aspyr MediaOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Shared with Champions Online: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and setting space, while skipping MMO world and community

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Steam Epic

#12Monster Hunter Rise

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSkill TreeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 83%· 122KIGDB88· 17OC87· 223

Year 2021Dev Capcom Development Division 2 · CapcomOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with JRPG narrative and systems, survival mechanics and fantasy world, while skipping MMO world and community

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#13Absolver

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GenreRPG

MultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 72%· 15KIGDB75· 15OC73· 85

Year 2017Dev Sloclap · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, punishing difficulty and fantasy world, while skipping setting scifi

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