12 Dark games like Dungeons & Dragons Online that you should try

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We filtered the 45 games similar to Dungeons & Dragons Online down to the 12 that fit the “Dark” category. World of Warcraft, The Elder Scrolls® Online and Tibia top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dungeons & Dragons Online.

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

The best dark games like Dungeons & Dragons Online

12 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dungeons & Dragons 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.

#1World of Warcraft

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineTacticalMagicDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationLootSkill TreeThird Person

MC93IGDB86· 8

Year 2004Dev Blizzard EntertainmentPlaytime ~1000h

✓ Same family of theme park MMORPGs: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with PvP competition, while skipping melee combat

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#2The Elder Scrolls® Online

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeMagicDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

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

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and ranged combat, while skipping combat tactical

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#3Tibia

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMagicDarkFantasySkill TreeFree to Play

Year 1997Dev CipSoftOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat, PvP competition and visual isometric, while skipping open world exploration

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMagicMeleeDarkFantasyThird Person

IGDB90· 3

Year 2005Dev ArenaNet · NCSOFTOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat, historical setting and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping open world exploration

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#5The Lord of the Rings Online

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 81%· 23KIGDB90· 3

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

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

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping combat tactical

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

Co-opMultiplayerOnlineMagicDarkFantasySkill TreeLootThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 63%· 15KIGDB50· 1

Year 2003Dev Wizet · ShandaOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, vibe casual and strong narrative focus, while skipping open world exploration

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineDarkFantasyFree to Play

Steam👍 76%· 378

Year 2002Dev GravityOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, setting anime and single-player focus, while skipping open world exploration

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeDarkFantasySkill TreeFree to Play

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

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, single-player focus and PvP competition, while skipping open world exploration

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#9New World: Aeternum

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 67%· 297KIGDB76· 7OC72· 66

Year 2021Dev Amazon GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, strong narrative focus and sandbox world, while skipping combat tactical

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#10Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeTacticalDarkFantasySkill Tree

Steam👍 88%· 44KRAWG👍 89%· 62OC75· 60

Year 2023Dev Owlcat GamesPlaytime ~9hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Dungeons & Dragons Online, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and single-player focus, while skipping MMO world and community

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#11Spellsworn

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMagicMeleeDarkFantasyFree to Play

Steam👍 89%· 1.5KRAWG👍 46%· 25

Year 2015Dev Frogsong StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Linux

✓ Like Dungeons & Dragons Online, it's known for deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, MOBA team gameplay and battle royale tension, while skipping MMO world and community

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineTacticalMeleeDarkOpen WorldLootSkill TreeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 83%· 17KIGDB87· 2

Year 2013Dev EKO Software · 505 GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Like Dungeons & Dragons Online, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, survival mechanics and horror tension, while skipping MMO world and community

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