RPGMMORPGAction MMO
Steam👍 70%· 14K
Year 2006Dev Ymir Entertainment Co., Ltd · GameforgeOn PC
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Looking for games like NextWorld2? We analyzed its gameplay DNA — deep RPG systems, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay — against over 6,700 titles. These 45 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. Metin2 leads with 88/100, followed by the rest of the list.
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Year 2024Dev Donut Interactive
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The closest game to NextWorld2 is Metin2 — scoring 88/100 on our similarity scale. Lost Ark and Skyforge follow close behind.
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Top games similar to NextWorld2
45 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to NextWorld2. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.
RPGMMORPGAction MMO
Steam👍 70%· 203KRAWG👍 43%· 285MC81IGDB81· 4OC82· 44
Year 2022Dev Smilegate Entertainment · Amazon GamesPlaytime ~10hOn PC
✓ Fits the action MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and action RPG combat
≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping visual third person
Explore seven vast, varied continents and the seas between them to find vibrant cultures, strange and fantastical beasts, and all the unexpected marvels waiting to be discovered.
Where it drifts furthest from NextWorld2: visuals.
Genre100Setting100Game mode95Visuals0
RPGMMORPGAction MMO
Steam👍 60%· 4.4KRAWG👍 15%· 248IGDB75· 1
Year 2017Dev Allods Team · My.ComPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Both are action MMORPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and action RPG combat
≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, open world exploration and melee combat
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.
Genre100Visuals100Game mode95Setting61
RPGMMORPGAction MMO
Steam👍 71%· 4.3KRAWG👍 19%· 52MC72IGDB72· 3
Year 2011Dev Cryptic Studios · Perfect World EntertainmentPlaytime ~3hOn PC
✓ Fits the action MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and action RPG combat
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping fantasy world
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 NextWorld2: setting.
It predates NextWorld2 by 13 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting0
RPGMMORPGAction MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineFantasySolo
Steam👍 47%· 11KIGDB66· 9OC64· 55
Year 2020Dev Echtra Games · Perfect World EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ Both are action MMORPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and action RPG combat
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, melee combat and single-player focus, while skipping PvP competition
Where it drifts furthest from NextWorld2: visuals.
Genre100Setting100Game mode86Visuals0
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
Steam👍 90%· 73KIGDB85· 7
Year 2011Dev BioWare Austin · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac
✓ Shared with NextWorld2: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and action RPG combat
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration
Where it drifts furthest from NextWorld2: setting.
It predates NextWorld2 by 13 years, with what that implies technically.
Game mode100Visuals100Genre75Setting44
RPGMMORPGAction MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineThird PersonSolo
Steam👍 84%· 24KRAWG👍 31%· 144MC64IGDB51· 1
Year 2011Dev Grey HavensPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh
✓ Fits the action MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and action RPG combat
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping fantasy world
Spiral Knights is a massive online RPG developed by Three Rings Design. ###Setting The Spiral Knights awaken in an unknown world with their spaceship severely damaged. They take a break in the town of Haven and set out on their new mission.
Where it drifts furthest from NextWorld2: setting.
It predates NextWorld2 by 13 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Visuals100Game mode86Setting0
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
Steam👍 81%· 160KRAWG👍 63%· 134MC71IGDB70· 16OC71· 54
Year 2014Dev Zenimax Online Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~19hOn PC · Apple Macintosh
✓ If you enjoyed NextWorld2, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and action RPG combat
≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere
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.
It predates NextWorld2 by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
Setting100Game mode95Genre75Visuals62
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
Steam👍 79%· 15KIGDB73· 5
Year 2011Dev Bluehole Studio · En Masse EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ If you enjoyed NextWorld2, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and action RPG combat
≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and open world exploration
Where it drifts furthest from NextWorld2: setting.
It predates NextWorld2 by 13 years, with what that implies technically.
Game mode100Genre75Visuals64Setting38
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 87%· 84KRAWG👍 86%· 87MC82IGDB85· 9
Year 2010Dev Square EnixOn PC · PS
✓ If you enjoyed NextWorld2, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and action RPG combat
≠ Its own twist: JRPG narrative and systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping PvP competition
Set in the fantasy realm of Eorzea, players take control of a customized avatar as they explore the land and are caught up in both an invasion by the hostile Garlean Empire and the threat of the Primals, the deities of the land's Beastmen tribes.
It predates NextWorld2 by 14 years, with what that implies technically.
Setting100Visuals100Game mode86Genre75
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
Steam👍 81%· 23KIGDB90· 3
Year 2007Dev Standing Stone Games · Midway GamesOn PC · Mac
✓ If you enjoyed NextWorld2, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and fantasy world
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat
It predates NextWorld2 by 17 years, with what that implies technically.
Setting100Game mode99Genre75Visuals64
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
Steam👍 82%· 27K
Year 2001Dev JagexOn Linux · Android · PC
✓ If you enjoyed NextWorld2, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and fantasy world
≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and puzzle design, while skipping action RPG combat
It predates NextWorld2 by 23 years, with what that implies technically.
Game mode100Setting100Genre75Visuals62
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
Steam👍 83%· 20KIGDB77· 1
Year 2013Dev JagexOn Android · PC · iOS
✓ Shared with NextWorld2: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and fantasy world
≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat
It predates NextWorld2 by 11 years, with what that implies technically.
Game mode100Setting100Genre75Visuals59
#14Black Desert
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iRank74
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 74%· 93KIGDB75· 5
Year 2019Dev Pearl AbyssOn iOS · Android
✓ Like NextWorld2, it's known for deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and action RPG combat
≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and open world exploration, while skipping PvP competition
▶Black Desert Mobile◀ The critically-acclaimed game with users in over 150 countries all over the world! Experience the amazing adventure in Black Desert on Mobile. [Black Desert Mobile Official Website] https://www.world.blackdesertm.
Where it drifts furthest from NextWorld2: setting.
Game mode91Visuals84Genre75Setting45
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
Steam👍 74%· 12KIGDB84· 4
Year 2011Dev Trion WorldsOn Linux · PC
✓ If you enjoyed NextWorld2, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and fantasy world
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping action RPG combat
It predates NextWorld2 by 13 years, with what that implies technically.
Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Genre75
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60
ArcheAge
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54
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56
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66
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54
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54
Palia
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61
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55
Mabinogi
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55
Throne and Liberty
RPG · MMO
57
MapleStory
RPG · MMO
55
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53
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57
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51
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49
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49
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49
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50
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47
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48
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44
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40
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39
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37
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to NextWorld2?
- The closest game to NextWorld2 is Metin2, scoring 88/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and action RPG combat. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like NextWorld2?
- The three closest games to NextWorld2 are: 1. Metin2 (88/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. Lost Ark (85/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Skyforge (87/100, 9 shared attributes). All share NextWorld2's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 45 candidates across 9 dimensions.
- Is Lost Ark similar to NextWorld2?
- Yes, very much so — Lost Ark scores 85/100 similarity to NextWorld2. They share 8 attributes, including deep RPG systems and MMO world and community. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What RPG games are similar to NextWorld2?
- The best RPG games similar to NextWorld2 are Metin2, Lost Ark, Skyforge and Champions Online. All share the RPG genre alongside other key NextWorld2 attributes like deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and action RPG combat.
- How is similarity to NextWorld2 calculated?
- We compare NextWorld2 against every game in our catalog using 9 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the NextWorld2 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
- Are there free games similar to NextWorld2?
- Yes — Lost Ark and Trove are free and score well on similarity to NextWorld2. They're a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.