10 Narrative games like New World: Aeternum that you should try

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We filtered the 46 games similar to New World: Aeternum down to the 10 that fit the “Narrative” category. The Lord of the Rings Online, The Elder Scrolls® Online and MapleStory top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to New World: Aeternum.

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The best narrative games like New World: Aeternum

10 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.

#1The Lord of the Rings Online

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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

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#2The Elder Scrolls® Online

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeCraftingThird Person

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

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

Co-opMultiplayerOnlinePvPNarrativeDarkFantasySkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 63%· 15KIGDB50· 1

Year 2003Dev Wizet · ShandaOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#4Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

MultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineMeleeDarkNarrativeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 84%· 4.4KIGDB72· 8OC72· 132

Year 2022Dev Team NINJA · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with New World: Aeternum: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: JRPG narrative and systems, action RPG combat and punishing difficulty, while skipping MMO world and community

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#5Old School RuneScape

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 83%· 20KIGDB77· 1

Year 2013Dev JagexOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Both are sandbox MMORPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric and free to play, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#6Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues

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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

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

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSkill TreeExplorationThird Person

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

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

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, setting scifi and free to play, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#9Star Wars: The Old Republic

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasySkill TreeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 73KIGDB85· 7

Year 2011Dev BioWare Austin · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, combat tactical and setting scifi, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#10FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeCraftingThird Person

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

Year 2010Dev Square EnixOn PC · PS

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

≠ Its own twist: JRPG narrative and systems, action RPG combat and combat magic, while skipping sandbox freedom

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