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We filtered the 46 games similar to New World: Aeternum down to the 32 that fit the “Melee” category. Albion Online, ArcheAge and Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to New World: Aeternum.

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

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NarrativeDarkMultiplayerOnline

Year 2021Dev Amazon Games

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to New World: Aeternum is Albion Online — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. ArcheAge and Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues follow close behind.

#1Albion Online97 #2ArcheAge95 #3Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues94 #4Tera92 #5EVE Online90

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The best melee games like New World: Aeternum

32 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to New World: Aeternum. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1Albion Online

97

Albion Online

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationCrafting

Steam👍 79%· 91KIGDB88· 4OC79· 10

✓ Fits the sandbox MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, deep simulation and setting medieval, while skipping adventure storytelling

95

ArcheAge

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationCraftingSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 52%· 7.3KIGDB94· 1

Year 2013On PC

✓ Same family of sandbox MMORPGs: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: combat magic, visual first person and free to play, while skipping strong narrative focus

#3Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues

94

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyCraftingExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 53%· 3.2KRAWG👍 19%· 27

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

✓ Same family of sandbox MMORPGs: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, survival mechanics and action RPG combat, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

92

Tera

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 79%· 15KIGDB73· 5

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

✓ Fits the sandbox MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, ranged combat and historical setting, while skipping strong narrative focus

90

EVE Online

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationSkill TreeCraftingThird Person

Steam👍 73%· 39KRAWG👍 49%· 365MC88IGDB79· 3

Year 2003Dev CCPPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the sandbox MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, combat tactical and setting space, while skipping adventure storytelling

90

RuneScape

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 82%· 27K

Year 2001Dev JagexOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Fits the sandbox MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and combat magic, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

89

Trove

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExplorationCraftingThird Person

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

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

✓ Fits the sandbox MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, precision platforming and turn-based strategy, while skipping strong narrative focus

87

Black Desert

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 74%· 93KIGDB75· 5

Year 2019Dev Pearl AbyssOn iOS · Android

✓ Same family of sandbox MMORPGs: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

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

82

WAKFU

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 76%· 11KRAWG👍 44%· 127MC76

Year 2014Dev Ankama Studio · Ankama GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the sandbox MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, vibe casual and combat tactical, while skipping strong narrative focus

79

Rift

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 74%· 12KIGDB84· 4

Year 2011Dev Trion WorldsOn Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed New World: Aeternum, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with free to play, while skipping sandbox freedom

#11The Lord of the Rings Online

78

The Lord of the Rings Online

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 81%· 23KIGDB90· 3

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

✓ If you enjoyed New World: Aeternum, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, cozy, relaxing feel and single-player focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

76

Lost Ark

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeDarkFantasySkill Tree

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed New World: Aeternum, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, single-player focus and visual isometric, while skipping sandbox freedom

76

Skyforge

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

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

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

✓ Shared with New World: Aeternum: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, setting scifi and single-player focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

#14Torchlight III

76

Torchlight III

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeFantasyExploration

Steam👍 47%· 11KIGDB66· 9OC64· 55

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

✓ Shared with New World: Aeternum: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, single-player focus and loot and gear systems, while skipping sandbox freedom

75

Lineage II

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineMeleeFantasyThird Person

IGDB80· 1

Year 2003Dev NCSOFTOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.

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