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We filtered the 42 games similar to Knight Online down to the 15 that fit the “Action RPG” category. Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues, Star Wars: The Old Republic and Divine Souls F2P MMO top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Knight Online.

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Within the “Action RPG” category, the closest game to Knight Online is Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues — scoring 73/100 on our similarity scale. Star Wars: The Old Republic and Divine Souls F2P MMO follow close behind.

#1Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues73 #2Star Wars: The Old Republic86 #3Divine Souls F2P MMO82 #4The Elder Scrolls® Online82 #5FINAL FANTASY XIV Online79

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The best action RPG games like Knight Online

15 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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

#1Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken VirtuesClosest on game mode

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineSoloCo-opPvPMeleeOpen WorldFantasyMedievalHistoricalExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 53%· 3.2KRAWG👍 19%· 27

Year 2014Dev PortalariumPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, card game strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping combat tactical

WARNING: THIS GAME IS IN EARLY ACCESS. PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE IT UNLESS YOU WANT TO ACTIVELY SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF THE GAME VIA CROWD FUNDING, BUG TESTING, AND FEEDBACK. PLEASE ONLY PURCHASE IF YOU ARE ALSO PREPARED TO HANDLE SERIOUS ISSUES AND INCOMPLETE CONTENT.

Where it drifts furthest from Knight Online: progression and world.

Released 12 years after Knight Online.

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#2Star Wars: The Old RepublicClosest overall match

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Star Wars: The Old Republic

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeTacticalOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

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: strong narrative focus, setting scifi and setting space, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Knight Online: setting.

Released 9 years after Knight Online.

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#3Divine Souls F2P MMO

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Divine Souls F2P MMO

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloPvPMeleeThird PersonFree to Play

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 and setting anime, while skipping survival mechanics

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 Knight Online: setting.

Released 12 years after Knight Online.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat71Setting0

#4The Elder Scrolls® Online

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The Elder Scrolls® Online

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineSoloCo-opPvPMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird 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 strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic, while skipping survival mechanics

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.

Where it drifts furthest from Knight Online: combat and setting.

Released 12 years after Knight Online.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals62Progression49Setting47

#5FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

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FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opSoloMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 87%· 84KRAWG👍 86%· 87MC82IGDB85· 9

Year 2010Dev Square EnixOn PC · PS

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

≠ Its own twist: JRPG narrative and systems, strong narrative focus and combat magic, while skipping survival mechanics

Set in the fantasy realm of Eorzea, players take control of a customized avatar as they explore the land and are caught up in both an invasion by the hostile Garlean Empire and the threat of the Primals, the deities of the land's Beastmen tribes.

Where it drifts furthest from Knight Online: progression and combat.

Released 8 years after Knight Online.

Genre100World100Visuals100Game mode91Setting44Combat40

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Skyforge

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloPvPMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 60%· 4.4KRAWG👍 15%· 248IGDB75· 1

Year 2017Dev Allods Team · My.ComPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Knight Online: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi and skill tree progression, while skipping survival mechanics

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 Knight Online: setting.

Released 15 years after Knight Online.

Game mode100World100Visuals100Genre75Combat64Progression61

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Lost Ark

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerOnlineSoloCo-opPvPMeleeFantasyFree to Play

Steam👍 70%· 203KRAWG👍 43%· 285MC81IGDB81· 4OC82· 44

Year 2022Dev Smilegate Entertainment · Amazon GamesPlaytime ~10hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, skill tree progression and visual isometric, while skipping survival mechanics

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 Knight Online: progression and visuals.

Released 20 years after Knight Online.

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#8Champions Online

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Champions Online

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 71%· 4.3KRAWG👍 19%· 52MC72IGDB72· 3

Year 2011Dev Cryptic Studios · Perfect World EntertainmentPlaytime ~3hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, setting scifi and skill tree progression, while skipping survival mechanics

New Content Shadow of Destruction brings us the Qliphothic Warzone, a new epic end-game zone set in an eerie otherworld where forces of evil plot the downfall of all creation. Content is designed for veteran level 40 players in teams of 2+ players, 6+ players and 20 players!

Where it drifts furthest from Knight Online: setting and progression.

Released 9 years after Knight Online.

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Tera

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeOpen WorldFantasyHistoricalMedievalExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 79%· 15KIGDB73· 5

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

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and ranged combat, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Knight Online: progression and combat.

Released 9 years after Knight Online.

Game mode95Setting89Genre75Visuals64World58Combat46

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Metin2

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMeleeFantasyThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 70%· 14K

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

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

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, vibe casual and setting scifi, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Knight Online: progression and setting.

Released 4 years after Knight Online.

Visuals100Game mode95Genre75Combat73Setting35Progression0

#11Spiral Knights

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Spiral Knights

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

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

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

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and setting scifi, while skipping survival 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 Knight Online: setting and progression.

Released 9 years after Knight Online.

World100Visuals100Game mode90Genre75Combat70Progression38

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Trove

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineSoloCo-opMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

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

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

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, precision platforming and turn-based strategy, while skipping survival 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 Knight Online: progression and world.

Released 13 years after Knight Online.

Game mode90Genre75Combat67Visuals56Setting44World39

#13Torchlight III

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Torchlight III

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloMeleeFantasyExploration

Steam👍 47%· 11KIGDB66· 9OC64· 55

Year 2020Dev Echtra Games · Perfect World EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: loot and gear systems and visual isometric, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Knight Online: visuals and setting.

Released 18 years after Knight Online.

Game mode90Genre75Combat75Progression43Setting42Visuals0

#14Black DesertClosest on progression

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Black Desert

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeOpen WorldFantasyHistoricalMedievalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 74%· 93KIGDB75· 5

Year 2019Dev Pearl AbyssOn iOS · Android

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and combat magic, while skipping survival mechanics

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Where it drifts furthest from Knight Online: combat.

Released 17 years after Knight Online.

Setting100Game mode85Visuals84Genre75Progression72World58

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Absolver

GenreRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 72%· 15KIGDB75· 15OC73· 85

Year 2017Dev Sloclap · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Knight Online: setting.

Released 15 years after Knight Online.

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