9 Casual games 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 9 that fit the “Casual” category. Spiral Knights, MapleStory and Palia top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Elsword.

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The best casual games like Elsword

9 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.

#1Spiral KnightsClosest on genre

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloMeleeCasualCozyFree to Play

Steam👍 84%· 24KRAWG👍 31%· 144MC64IGDB51· 1

Year 2011Dev Grey HavensPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ 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.

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#2MapleStoryClosest on game mode

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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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#3Palia

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineCasualCozyFantasyFree to Play

Steam👍 86%· 42KIGDB87· 2OC78· 10

Year 2023Dev Singularity 6On Xbox · PC · PS5

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from Elsword: visuals.

Released 13 years after Elsword.

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#4Metin2Closest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMeleeCasualFantasyFree to Play

Steam👍 70%· 14K

Year 2006Dev Ymir Entertainment Co., Ltd · GameforgeOn PC

✓ 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.

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#5MabinogiClosest on combat

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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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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMagicRangedMeleeCasualFantasyFree to Play

Steam👍 82%· 27K

Year 2001Dev JagexOn Linux · Android · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Elsword: visuals and tone.

It predates Elsword by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Trove

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineSoloCo-opMeleeCasualFantasyFree to Play

Steam👍 80%· 93KRAWG👍 24%· 474MC65IGDB62· 1OC67· 12

Year 2015Dev Trion WorldsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ 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

Trove mods come to the Steam Workshop!Trove’s modding community is one of our greatest assets. The creativity and passion shown by so many players allows endless customization and limitless imagination! To better support you, and your creations, we’re proud to bring modding to the Steam Workshop.

Where it drifts furthest from Elsword: visuals and combat.

Released 5 years after Elsword.

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#8WAKFU

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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.

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#9Sky: Children of the Light

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