11 Narrative games like Old School RuneScape that you should try

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We filtered the 45 games similar to Old School RuneScape down to the 11 that fit the “Narrative” category. RuneScape, New World: Aeternum and Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Old School RuneScape.

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The best narrative games like Old School RuneScape

11 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.

#1RuneScape

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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

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#2New World: Aeternum

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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

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#3Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues

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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

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#4Star Wars: The Old Republic

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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

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#5FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 87%· 84KRAWG👍 86%· 87MC82IGDB85· 9

Year 2010Dev Square EnixOn PC · PS

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

≠ Its own twist: JRPG narrative and systems, action RPG combat and combat magic, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#6The Elder Scrolls® Online

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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

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#7The Lord of the Rings Online

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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

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

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

Co-opMultiplayerOnlinePvPNarrativeFantasySkill TreeThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 63%· 15KIGDB50· 1

Year 2003Dev Wizet · ShandaOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#10Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 11K

Year 2013Dev Overhaul Games · BeamdogOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ If you enjoyed Old School RuneScape, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, card game strategy and combat tactical, while skipping MMO world and community

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#11Magicka 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

Co-opMultiplayerOnlinePvPNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 83%· 14KIGDB61· 6OC69· 36

Year 2015Dev Pieces Interactive · Paradox InteractiveOn PS4 · PC

✓ Like Old School RuneScape, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: combat magic, melee combat and single-player focus, while skipping MMO world and community

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