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We filtered the 40 games similar to MapleStory down to the 6 that fit the “Anime” category. Dofus, Mabinogi and Ragnarok Online top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to MapleStory.

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO
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CasualNarrativeCo-opMultiplayer
Year 2003Dev Wizet
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Within the “Anime” category, the closest game to MapleStory is Dofus — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Mabinogi and Ragnarok Online follow close behind.

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The best games with a anime setting like MapleStory

6 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to MapleStory. Each one has been evaluated across 22 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.

Dofus
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMagicRangedFantasyAnimeFree to Play
Steam👍 74%· 552IGDB70· 1
Year 2004Dev Ankama GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, combat tactical and visual isometric, while skipping precision platforming

Mabinogi
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerOnlineSoloCo-opPvPMagicRangedCasualAnimeFantasySkill TreeFree to Play
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, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping precision platforming

Ragnarok Online
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerSoloOnlinePvPRangedDarkFantasyAnimeFree to Play
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: crafting mechanics and visual isometric, while skipping precision platforming

Tera
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPRangedFantasyAnimeSkill TreeLootThird PersonFree to Play
Steam👍 79%· 15KIGDB73· 5
Year 2011Dev Bluehole Studio · En Masse EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed MapleStory, 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 precision platforming

WAKFU
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineCasualFantasyAnime2DFree to Play
Steam👍 76%· 11KRAWG👍 44%· 127MC76
Year 2014Dev Ankama Studio · Ankama GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, turn-based strategy and open world exploration, while skipping precision platforming

Divine Souls F2P MMO
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloPvPAnimeThird 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, action RPG combat and melee combat, while skipping precision platforming

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