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We filtered the 44 games similar to Guild Wars down to the 26 that fit the “PvP” category. The Elder Scrolls® Online, Neverwinter and Mabinogi top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Guild Wars.

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO
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Year 2005Dev ArenaNet

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Within the “PvP” category, the closest game to Guild Wars is The Elder Scrolls® Online — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Neverwinter and Mabinogi follow close behind.

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The best pvP games like Guild Wars

26 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Guild Wars. 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.

The Elder Scrolls® Online
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerOnlineSoloCo-opPvPMeleeMagicRangedDarkFantasyFirst 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 historical setting

Neverwinter
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlinePvPRangedMeleeFantasyThird 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 crafting mechanics, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Mabinogi
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerOnlineSoloCo-opPvPMeleeMagicRangedFantasy
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

MapleStory
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
Co-opMultiplayerSoloOnlinePvPMagicRangedDarkFantasyThird 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

Divine Souls F2P MMO
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloPvPMeleeThird 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

The Lord of the Rings Online
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloPvPMeleeDarkFantasyThird 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

Lost Ark
RPGMMORPGAction MMO
MultiplayerOnlineSoloCo-opPvPMeleeDarkFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 70%· 203KRAWG👍 43%· 285MC81IGDB81· 4OC82· 44
Year 2022Dev Smilegate Entertainment · Amazon GamesPlaytime ~10hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, skill tree progression and free to play, while skipping combat magic

Skyforge
RPGMMORPGAction MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloPvPMeleeFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 60%· 4.4KRAWG👍 15%· 248IGDB75· 1
Year 2017Dev Allods Team · My.ComPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, open world exploration and setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineSoloCo-opPvPMeleeFantasyMedievalHistoricalThird Person
Steam👍 53%· 3.2KRAWG👍 19%· 27
Year 2014Dev PortalariumPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Guild Wars, 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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

ELDEN RING
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineMeleeMagicRangedDarkFantasyMedievalThird Person
Steam👍 93%· 1.1MRAWG👍 85%· 1.5KMC95IGDB97· 10OC95· 215
Year 2022Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~62hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Guild Wars, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping MMO world and community

94
Tibia
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMagicRangedDarkFantasyIsometric
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 skill tree progression and free to play, while skipping melee combat

Ragnarok Online
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerSoloOnlinePvPRangedDarkFantasyIsometric
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, crafting mechanics and free to play, while skipping combat magic

Rift
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeFantasyThird 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, exploration and discovery and skill tree progression, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Star Wars: The Old Republic
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeFantasyThird 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

Tera
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeRangedFantasyHistoricalMedievalThird PersonFirst Person
Steam👍 79%· 15KIGDB73· 5
Year 2011Dev Bluehole Studio · En Masse EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Guild Wars, 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

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