26 PvP games like Guild Wars: Factions that you should try

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We filtered the 43 games similar to Guild Wars: Factions down to the 26 that fit the “PvP” category. The Elder Scrolls® Online, Guild Wars and Tibia top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Guild Wars: Factions.

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The best pvP games like Guild Wars: Factions

26 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Guild Wars: Factions. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1The Elder Scrolls® OnlineClosest overall match

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MultiplayerOnlinePvPMeleeMagicRangedDarkFantasyExplorationFirst PersonThird 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 open world exploration, while skipping visual isometric

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.

Released 8 years after Guild Wars: Factions.

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#2Guild WarsClosest on tone

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPMagicMeleeRangedDarkFantasyFirst PersonIsometricThird Person

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Year 2005Dev ArenaNet · NCSOFTOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with historical setting, post-apocalyptic world and setting medieval, while skipping exploration and discovery

Where it drifts furthest from Guild Wars: Factions: setting.

Same studio: ArenaNet.

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#3Tibia

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MultiplayerOnlinePvPMagicRangedDarkFantasyIsometric

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 co op, skill tree progression and free to play, while skipping melee combat

Where it drifts furthest from Guild Wars: Factions: progression.

It predates Guild Wars: Factions by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4World of WarcraftClosest on game mode

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPMagicDarkFantasyExplorationThird 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 open world exploration, combat tactical and loot and gear systems, while skipping melee combat

The legendary MMORPG that defined the genre with vast worlds and epic adventures.

Where it drifts furthest from Guild Wars: Factions: combat and progression.

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#5Neverwinter

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MultiplayerOnlinePvPRangedMeleeFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 77%· 39KIGDB73· 11OC74· 34

Year 2013Dev Cryptic Studios · Perfect World EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, combat tactical and co op, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Guild Wars: Factions: progression and visuals.

Released 7 years after Guild Wars: Factions.

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#6The Lord of the Rings Online

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPMeleeDarkFantasyExplorationThird PersonFirst Person

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 magic

Where it drifts furthest from Guild Wars: Factions: combat.

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPMeleeMagicRangedFantasyExploration

Steam👍 74%· 4.1KIGDB70· 1

Year 2008Dev NEXON KOREA · NexonPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ 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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

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: Factions: tone and setting.

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPRangedDarkFantasyIsometric

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: setting anime, single-player focus and crafting mechanics, while skipping combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from Guild Wars: Factions: progression.

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPMagicRangedDarkFantasyThird Person

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 melee combat

Where it drifts furthest from Guild Wars: Factions: progression and tone.

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#10RiftClosest on progression

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MultiplayerOnlinePvPMeleeFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 74%· 12KIGDB84· 4

Year 2011Dev Trion WorldsOn Linux · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, co op and skill tree progression, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Guild Wars: Factions: combat and visuals.

Released 5 years after Guild Wars: Factions.

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#11ArcheAge

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPMagicMeleeFantasyExplorationFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 52%· 7.3KIGDB94· 1

Year 2013On PC

✓ Like Guild Wars: Factions, it's known for deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, open world exploration and sandbox world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Guild Wars: Factions: progression.

Released 7 years after Guild Wars: Factions.

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#12RuneScape

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPMagicRangedMeleeFantasyExplorationIsometricThird Person

Steam👍 82%· 27K

Year 2001Dev JagexOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Guild Wars: Factions, 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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Guild Wars: Factions: tone.

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#13Star Wars: The Old Republic

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPMeleeFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 73KIGDB85· 7

Year 2011Dev BioWare Austin · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Guild Wars: Factions: tone and combat.

Released 5 years after Guild Wars: Factions.

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#14Tera

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPMeleeRangedFantasyExplorationThird PersonFirst Person

Steam👍 79%· 15KIGDB73· 5

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

✓ If you enjoyed Guild Wars: Factions, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, action RPG combat and open world exploration, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Guild Wars: Factions: setting and progression.

Released 5 years after Guild Wars: Factions.

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#15Divine Souls F2P MMO

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPMeleeThird Person

Steam👍 50%· 874

Year 2014Dev GamePrix · Suba GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ 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 setting anime, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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: Factions: setting and visuals.

Released 8 years after Guild Wars: Factions.

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