11 Dark games like Lost Ark that you should try

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We filtered the 46 games similar to Lost Ark down to the 11 that fit the “Dark” category. The Lord of the Rings Online, New World: Aeternum and The Elder Scrolls® Online top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Lost Ark.

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The best dark games like Lost Ark

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Lost Ark. 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 Lord of the Rings Online

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloPvPMeleeDarkFantasySkill TreeFree to Play

Steam👍 81%· 23KIGDB90· 3

Year 2007Dev Standing Stone Games · Midway GamesOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

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#2New World: Aeternum

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeDarkFantasySkill Tree

Steam👍 67%· 297KIGDB76· 7OC72· 66

Year 2021Dev Amazon GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

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#3The Elder Scrolls® Online

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineSoloCo-opPvPMeleeDarkFantasySkill Tree

Steam👍 81%· 160KRAWG👍 63%· 134MC71IGDB70· 16OC71· 54

Year 2014Dev Zenimax Online Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~19hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, open world exploration and combat magic, while skipping visual isometric

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeDarkFantasyIsometric

IGDB90· 3

Year 2005Dev ArenaNet · NCSOFTOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with combat magic, ranged combat and historical setting, while skipping action RPG combat

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#5Dungeons & Dragons Online

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkFantasySkill TreeFree to Play

Steam👍 71%· 7.8KRAWG👍 33%· 62IGDB83· 3

Year 2012Dev Standing Stone GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, combat tactical and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat

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#6Tibia

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPDarkFantasySkill TreeIsometricFree to Play

Year 1997Dev CipSoftOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPDarkFantasySkill Tree

MC93IGDB86· 8

Year 2004Dev Blizzard EntertainmentPlaytime ~1000h

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

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, combat tactical and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat

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#8Ragnarok Online

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerSoloOnlinePvPDarkFantasyIsometricFree to Play

Steam👍 76%· 378

Year 2002Dev GravityOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, setting anime and crafting mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

Co-opMultiplayerSoloOnlinePvPDarkFantasySkill TreeFree to Play

Steam👍 63%· 15KIGDB50· 1

Year 2003Dev Wizet · ShandaOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, vibe casual and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

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#10V Rising

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerSoloCo-opPvPOnlineMeleeDarkFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 89%· 134KIGDB89· 5OC83· 71

Year 2024Dev Stunlock StudiosOn PC · PS5

✓ If you enjoyed Lost Ark, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, sandbox freedom and open world exploration, while skipping MMO world and community

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeDarkFantasySkill TreeIsometricFree to Play

Steam👍 89%· 247KRAWG👍 66%· 1.6KMC86IGDB78· 4

Year 2013Dev Grinding Gear GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Lost Ark, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, horror setting and loot and gear systems

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