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More about this game →We filtered the 46 games similar to New World down to the 30 that fit the “PvP” category. Old School RuneScape, New World: Aeternum and Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to New World.
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Within the “PvP” category, the closest game to New World is Old School RuneScape — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. New World: Aeternum and Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues 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.
✓ 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
WARNING: THIS GAME IS IN EARLY ACCESS. PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE IT UNLESS YOU WANT TO ACTIVELY SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF THE GAME VIA CROWD FUNDING, BUG TESTING, AND FEEDBACK. PLEASE ONLY PURCHASE IF YOU ARE ALSO PREPARED TO HANDLE SERIOUS ISSUES AND INCOMPLETE CONTENT.
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 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
≠ 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 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.
✓ 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.
✓ Shared with New World: 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
Skyforge is an open-world massively multiplayer online role-playing game. It is the second MMO RPG developed by Allods Team. The game is free-to-play but features microtransactions system that helps player advance at a faster pace.
✓ 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.
✓ If you enjoyed New World, 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
New Content Shadow of Destruction brings us the Qliphothic Warzone, a new epic end-game zone set in an eerie otherworld where forces of evil plot the downfall of all creation. Content is designed for veteran level 40 players in teams of 2+ players, 6+ players and 20 players!
Where it drifts furthest from New World: setting.
✓ 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.
✓ Shared with New World: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with ranged combat, combat tactical and single-player focus, while skipping sandbox freedom
Where it drifts furthest from New World: combat.
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