7 Games with a anime setting like Elsword that you should try

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 42 games similar to Elsword down to the 7 that fit the “Anime” category. Mabinogi, MapleStory and Tera top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Elsword.

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The best games with a anime setting like Elsword

7 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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.

#1MabinogiClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineSoloCo-opPvPMeleeMagicRangedCasualAnimeFantasyFree to Play

Steam👍 74%· 4.1KIGDB70· 1

Year 2008Dev NEXON KOREA · NexonPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping action RPG combat

Enter the mystical land of Erinn, where a century-old battle threatens the balance of the known world. Explore exotic locales, defeat mighty foes and follow the path to destiny.

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#2MapleStoryClosest on visuals

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

Co-opMultiplayerSoloOnlinePvPMagicRangedCasualCozyAnimeFantasy2DFree to Play

Steam👍 63%· 15KIGDB50· 1

Year 2003Dev Wizet · ShandaOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Elsword.

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#3Tera

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeRangedFantasyAnimeFree to Play

Steam👍 79%· 15KIGDB73· 5

Year 2011Dev Bluehole Studio · En Masse EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ 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.

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#4Dofus

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMagicRangedFantasyAnimeFree to Play

Steam👍 74%· 552IGDB70· 1

Year 2004Dev Ankama GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, combat tactical and visual isometric, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Elsword: visuals.

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#5WAKFU

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeCasualFantasyAnime2DFree to Play

Steam👍 76%· 11KRAWG👍 44%· 127MC76

Year 2014Dev Ankama Studio · Ankama GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, turn-based strategy and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

Wakfu is a turn-based MMORPG developed by Ankama games. This is an indirect sequel to 2004 game Dofus. ###Setting The game takes places in the same universe as Dofus but in 1000 years after the events of the previous game. The player must defeat an ogre named “Ogrest” which presumably made the world flood.

Where it drifts furthest from Elsword: combat and visuals.

Released 4 years after Elsword.

Setting100Game mode85Tone83Genre75Visuals32Combat21

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerSoloOnlinePvPRangedFantasyAnimeFree to Play

Steam👍 76%· 378

Year 2002Dev GravityOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, crafting mechanics and visual isometric, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Elsword: tone and visuals.

It predates Elsword by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Divine Souls F2P MMO

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloPvPMeleeAnimeFree to Play

Steam👍 50%· 874

Year 2014Dev GamePrix · Suba GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ 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.

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