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More about this game →We filtered the 46 games similar to New World down to the 12 that fit the “Sandbox” 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 “Sandbox” 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
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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 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.
✓ 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 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.
✓ 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.
✓ If you enjoyed New World, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom
≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, survival mechanics and single-player focus, while skipping MMO world and community
Where it drifts furthest from New World: visuals.