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Within the “Action RPG” category, the closest game to Elsword is Metin2 — scoring 83/100 on our similarity scale. Divine Souls F2P MMO and Skyforge follow close behind.
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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Elsword. Each one has been evaluated across 19 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.
✓ Same family of action MMORPGs: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, skill tree progression and visual third person, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel
Where it drifts furthest from Elsword: visuals and setting.
✓ Shared with Elsword: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping vibe casual
Divine Souls is a real-time action RPG centered around completing dungeon instances by leveraging an extensive combat combos system. Gain experience from enemies to strengthen your character and to unlock additional moves that unleash additional combo options.
Where it drifts furthest from Elsword: visuals and combat.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Elsword.
Released 4 years after Elsword.
✓ Both are action MMORPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and action RPG combat
≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, setting scifi and exploration and discovery, while skipping fighting mechanics
Skyforge is an open-world massively multiplayer online role-playing game. It is the second MMO RPG developed by Allods Team. The game is free-to-play but features microtransactions system that helps player advance at a faster pace.
Where it drifts furthest from Elsword: visuals and combat.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Elsword.
Released 7 years after Elsword.
✓ Fits the action MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, setting scifi and exploration and discovery, while skipping fighting mechanics
Spiral Knights is a massive online RPG developed by Three Rings Design. ###Setting The Spiral Knights awaken in an unknown world with their spaceship severely damaged. They take a break in the town of Haven and set out on their new mission.
Where it drifts furthest from Elsword: setting and visuals.
✓ Fits the action MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, skill tree progression and visual isometric, while skipping fighting mechanics
Explore seven vast, varied continents and the seas between them to find vibrant cultures, strange and fantastical beasts, and all the unexpected marvels waiting to be discovered.
Where it drifts furthest from Elsword: tone and visuals.
Released 12 years after Elsword.
✓ Both are action MMORPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: loot and gear systems, exploration and discovery and visual isometric, while skipping fighting mechanics
Where it drifts furthest from Elsword: visuals and combat.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Elsword.
Released 10 years after Elsword.
✓ If you enjoyed Elsword, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, open world exploration and sandbox world, while skipping fighting mechanics
Where it drifts furthest from Elsword: visuals.
✓ If you enjoyed Elsword, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping fighting mechanics
Includes The Elder Scrolls Online base game and the Morrowind Chapter. Join over 10 million players in the award-winning online multiplayer RPG and experience an ever-expanding story set across Tamriel.
Where it drifts furthest from Elsword: tone and visuals.
Released 4 years after Elsword.
✓ Fits the action MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and setting scifi, while skipping fighting mechanics
New Content Shadow of Destruction brings us the Qliphothic Warzone, a new epic end-game zone set in an eerie otherworld where forces of evil plot the downfall of all creation. Content is designed for veteran level 40 players in teams of 2+ players, 6+ players and 20 players!
Where it drifts furthest from Elsword: tone and setting.
✓ Like Elsword, it's known for deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, open world exploration and sandbox world, while skipping fighting mechanics
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Where it drifts furthest from Elsword: visuals and setting.
Released 9 years after Elsword.
✓ If you enjoyed Elsword, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, precision platforming and turn-based strategy, while skipping fighting mechanics
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Where it drifts furthest from Elsword: visuals and combat.
Released 5 years after Elsword.
✓ If you enjoyed Elsword, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: JRPG narrative and systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping fighting mechanics
Set in the fantasy realm of Eorzea, players take control of a customized avatar as they explore the land and are caught up in both an invasion by the hostile Garlean Empire and the threat of the Primals, the deities of the land's Beastmen tribes.
Where it drifts furthest from Elsword: tone and visuals.
✓ Like Elsword, 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 fighting mechanics
WARNING: THIS GAME IS IN EARLY ACCESS. PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE IT UNLESS YOU WANT TO ACTIVELY SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF THE GAME VIA CROWD FUNDING, BUG TESTING, AND FEEDBACK. PLEASE ONLY PURCHASE IF YOU ARE ALSO PREPARED TO HANDLE SERIOUS ISSUES AND INCOMPLETE CONTENT.
Where it drifts furthest from Elsword: tone and visuals.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Elsword.
Released 4 years after Elsword.
✓ Shared with Elsword: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and combat tactical, while skipping fighting mechanics
Where it drifts furthest from Elsword: tone and visuals.
✓ If you enjoyed Elsword, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with crafting mechanics, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping MMO world and community
Where it drifts furthest from Elsword: visuals.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly negative, against mostly positive for Elsword.
Released 9 years after Elsword.