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More about this game →If New World left you wanting more, this list of 46 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 18 attributes. Old School RuneScape comes closest (95/100).
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The closest game to New World is Old School RuneScape — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. New World: Aeternum and RuneScape follow close behind.
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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to New World. 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.
✓ 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
Where it drifts furthest from New World: visuals.
✓ 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
Where it drifts furthest from New World: combat.
✓ 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
Where it drifts furthest from New World: setting.
✓ 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
A sandbox MMORPG where players craft, trade, and fight in a persistent world.
Where it drifts furthest from New World: visuals.
✓ 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
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Where it drifts furthest from New World: setting.
✓ 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
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Where it drifts furthest from New World: combat and setting.
✓ 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
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Where it drifts furthest from New World: tone and visuals.
✓ 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
Eve Online is a massively multiplayer role-playing game and space simulator. The games initially required the monthly subscription but later got the limited free-to-play version. EVE Online is set in an expansive sci-fi world.
Where it drifts furthest from New World: setting and visuals.
✓ 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
Wakfu is a turn-based MMORPG developed by Ankama games. This is an indirect sequel to 2004 game Dofus. ###Setting The game takes places in the same universe as Dofus but in 1000 years after the events of the previous game. The player must defeat an ogre named “Ogrest” which presumably made the world flood.
Where it drifts furthest from New World: tone and visuals.
✓ Shared with New World: 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
Where it drifts furthest from New World: setting.
✓ If you enjoyed New World, 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
Includes The Elder Scrolls Online base game and the Morrowind Chapter. Join over 10 million players in the award-winning online multiplayer RPG and experience an ever-expanding story set across Tamriel.
Where it drifts furthest from New World: combat.
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