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We filtered the 31 games similar to DC Universe Online down to the 17 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Absolver, Two Worlds Epic Edition and Where Winds Meet top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to DC Universe Online.

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MultiplayerCo-op
Year 2011Dev Daybreak Games Company

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to DC Universe Online is Absolver — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Two Worlds Epic Edition and Where Winds Meet follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like DC Universe Online

17 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to DC Universe Online. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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.

Absolver
RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 72%· 15KIGDB75· 15OC73· 85
Year 2017Dev Sloclap · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Like DC Universe Online, it's known for deep RPG systems, fighting mechanics and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping free to play

Two Worlds Epic Edition
RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 77%· 5.9KRAWG👍 37%· 187MC65
Year 2009Dev Reality PumpPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with DC Universe Online: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: setting medieval, while skipping fighting mechanics

Where Winds Meet
RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird PersonFree to Play
Steam👍 87%· 109KIGDB55· 1OC73· 30
Year 2024Dev Everstone Studio · NetEase GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Like DC Universe Online, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping fighting mechanics

Tales of Xillia 2
RPG
SoloCo-opFantasyThird Person2D
IGDB69· 11
Year 2012Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco GamesOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like DC Universe Online, it's known for deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

The Forgotten City
RPG
Open WorldFantasyExplorationNarrativeFirst Person
Steam👍 96%· 13KRAWG👍 84%· 256OC84· 75
Year 2021Dev Modern Storyteller · Dear VillagersPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with DC Universe Online: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus and visual first person, while skipping fighting mechanics

Two Worlds
RPG
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 77%· 5.9KIGDB63· 2
Year 2007Dev Reality Pump · TopWare InteractiveOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, open world exploration and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Wuthering Waves
RPG
SoloCo-opOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird PersonFree to Play
Steam👍 89%· 46KOC76· 10
Year 2024Dev Kuro GamesOn Xbox · Android · PC

✓ Shared with DC Universe Online: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, while skipping fighting mechanics

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
RPG
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
IGDB84· 10
Year 2017Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn Switch

✓ Shared with DC Universe Online: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: visual first person, while skipping fighting mechanics

Kingdom Hearts II
RPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB90· 3
Year 2005Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 1 · Buena Vista GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: fighting mechanics.

Final Fantasy IV
RPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB83· 2
Year 2007Dev Matrix Software · Square Enix

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: fighting mechanics.

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
RPG
SoloFantasyExplorationThird Person
IGDB40· 1
Year 2005Dev Genius Sonority · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: fighting mechanics.

Sakura Gozen
RPG
SoloFantasy2D
MC73
Year 2020Dev SEGAOn PS

✓ Like DC Universe Online, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with visual 2d, while skipping fighting mechanics

Xenoblade Chronicles 3
RPG
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
IGDB90· 6OC88· 130
Year 2022Dev Monolith Soft · NintendoOn Switch

✓ If you enjoyed DC Universe Online, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, setting scifi and crafting mechanics, while skipping fighting mechanics

Xenoblade Chronicles
RPG
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
IGDB91· 6
Year 2010Dev Monolith Soft · Nintendo

✓ Shared with DC Universe Online: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi and crafting mechanics, while skipping fighting mechanics

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