9 Narrative games like MapleStory that you should try

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We filtered the 40 games similar to MapleStory down to the 9 that fit the “Narrative” category. The Lord of the Rings Online, The Elder Scrolls® Online and RuneScape top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to MapleStory.

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The best narrative games like MapleStory

9 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.

#1The Lord of the Rings Online

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloPvPDarkCozyNarrativeFantasySkill TreeThird PersonFree to Play

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, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping precision platforming

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#2The Elder Scrolls® Online

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineSoloCo-opPvPMagicRangedNarrativeDarkFantasySkill TreeThird 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, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping precision platforming

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMagicRangedNarrativeCasualFantasySkill TreeThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 82%· 27K

Year 2001Dev JagexOn Linux · Android · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, puzzle design and open world exploration, while skipping precision platforming

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#4New World: Aeternum

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPNarrativeDarkFantasySkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 67%· 297KIGDB76· 7OC72· 66

Year 2021Dev Amazon GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, open world exploration and sandbox world, while skipping precision platforming

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#5FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opSoloMagicNarrativeFantasySkill TreeThird 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, action RPG combat and open world exploration, while skipping precision platforming

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#6Star Wars: The Old Republic

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPNarrativeFantasySkill TreeThird 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: action RPG combat, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping precision platforming

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#7Old School RuneScape

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPNarrativeFantasySkill TreeThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 83%· 20KIGDB77· 1

Year 2013Dev JagexOn Android · PC · iOS

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, open world exploration and sandbox world, while skipping precision platforming

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#8Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineSoloCo-opPvPNarrativeFantasyThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 53%· 3.2KRAWG👍 19%· 27

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

✓ Like MapleStory, 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 precision platforming

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPNarrativeSkill TreeThird PersonFree to Play

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

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

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping precision platforming

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