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Within the “PvP” category, the closest game to Guild Wars 2 is Neverwinter — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. The Elder Scrolls® Online and The Lord of the Rings Online follow close behind.
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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Guild Wars 2. 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.
✓ Both are theme park MMORPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, ranged combat and melee combat, while skipping strong narrative focus
Where it drifts furthest from Guild Wars 2: visuals.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Guild Wars 2.
✓ Fits the theme park MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping visual 3d
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.
✓ Fits the theme park MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping crafting mechanics
Where it drifts furthest from Guild Wars 2: tone.
✓ Both are theme park MMORPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping crafting mechanics
Where it drifts furthest from Guild Wars 2: tone and visuals.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Guild Wars 2.
✓ Same family of theme park MMORPGs: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, vibe casual and open world exploration, while skipping strong narrative focus
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.
Where it drifts furthest from Guild Wars 2: tone and setting.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Guild Wars 2.
✓ Both are theme park MMORPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and melee combat, while skipping strong narrative focus
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 Guild Wars 2: setting and visuals.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Guild Wars 2.
✓ Both are theme park MMORPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and melee combat, while skipping strong narrative focus
Where it drifts furthest from Guild Wars 2: tone and setting.
✓ Like Guild Wars 2, 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 skill tree progression
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Where it drifts furthest from Guild Wars 2: setting and visuals.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Guild Wars 2.
✓ Shared with Guild Wars 2: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping strong narrative focus
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 Guild Wars 2: visuals.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Guild Wars 2.
✓ If you enjoyed Guild Wars 2, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping strong narrative focus
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 Guild Wars 2: tone and visuals.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Guild Wars 2.
✓ Like Guild Wars 2, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and MMO world and community
≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and punishing difficulty, while skipping crafting mechanics
Where it drifts furthest from Guild Wars 2: visuals.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Guild Wars 2.
✓ If you enjoyed Guild Wars 2, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and MMO world and community
≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and open world exploration, while skipping strong narrative focus
DC Universe Online is an MMO game set in the world of Batman and Superman. The game offers the player to become a completely new superhero or a supervillain.
Where it drifts furthest from Guild Wars 2: visuals.
✓ Like Guild Wars 2, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus
≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, combat magic and melee combat, while skipping MMO world and community
Where it drifts furthest from Guild Wars 2: visuals and progression.
✓ Fits the theme park MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping strong narrative focus
Where it drifts furthest from Guild Wars 2: visuals.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Guild Wars 2.
✓ Both are theme park MMORPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping single-player focus
Where it drifts furthest from Guild Wars 2: setting and visuals.
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