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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

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Year 2013Dev Jagex

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Within the “PvP” category, the closest game to Old School RuneScape is ArcheAge — scoring 99/100 on our similarity scale. RuneScape and New World: Aeternum follow close behind.

#1ArcheAge99 #2RuneScape99 #3New World: Aeternum98 #4Albion Online97 #5Tera96

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The best pvP games like Old School RuneScape

27 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Old School RuneScape. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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.

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ArcheAge

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 52%· 7.3KIGDB94· 1

Year 2013On PC

✓ Same family of sandbox MMORPGs: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: combat magic, melee combat and crafting mechanics, while skipping strong narrative focus

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RuneScape

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeIsometricThird PersonFree to Play

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

#3New World: Aeternum

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New World: Aeternum

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 67%· 297KIGDB76· 7OC72· 66

Year 2021Dev Amazon GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of sandbox MMORPGs: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and crafting mechanics, while skipping visual isometric

#4Albion Online

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Albion Online

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationIsometricFree to Play

Steam👍 79%· 91KIGDB88· 4OC79· 10

✓ Fits the sandbox MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, deep simulation and melee combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

96

Tera

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 79%· 15KIGDB73· 5

Year 2011Dev Bluehole Studio · En Masse EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the sandbox MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping strong narrative focus

#6Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues

95

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

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 skill tree progression

93

EVE Online

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationSkill TreeIsometricThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 73%· 39KRAWG👍 49%· 365MC88IGDB79· 3

Year 2003Dev CCPPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the sandbox MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, melee combat and combat tactical, while skipping adventure storytelling

77

Rift

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 74%· 12KIGDB84· 4

Year 2011Dev Trion WorldsOn Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Old School RuneScape, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

#9Star Wars: The Old Republic

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Star Wars: The Old Republic

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPNarrativeOpen WorldFantasySkill TreeExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 90%· 73KIGDB85· 7

Year 2011Dev BioWare Austin · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Old School RuneScape: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

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

75

Neverwinter

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 77%· 39KIGDB73· 11OC74· 34

Year 2013Dev Cryptic Studios · Perfect World EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Old School RuneScape: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat, melee combat and combat tactical, while skipping sandbox freedom

#11The Elder Scrolls® Online

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The Elder Scrolls® Online

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed Old School RuneScape, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

74

Skyforge

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 60%· 4.4KRAWG👍 15%· 248IGDB75· 1

Year 2017Dev Allods Team · My.ComPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Old School RuneScape: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping sandbox freedom

#13The Lord of the Rings Online

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The Lord of the Rings Online

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 81%· 23KIGDB90· 3

Year 2007Dev Standing Stone Games · Midway GamesOn PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Old School RuneScape, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping sandbox freedom

#14Champions Online

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Champions Online

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPNarrativeOpen WorldSkill TreeExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed Old School RuneScape, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

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

71

Tibia

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPFantasySkill TreeIsometricFree to Play

Year 1997Dev CipSoftOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Old School RuneScape, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

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