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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 43 games similar to Pax Dei down to the 36 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Black Desert, Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues and Tera top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Pax Dei.

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

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NarrativeCo-opMultiplayer

Year 2025Dev Mainframe Industries

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Pax Dei is Black Desert — scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues and Tera follow close behind.

#1Black Desert89 #2Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues86 #3Tera84 #4Albion Online78 #5Guild Wars58

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Pax Dei

36 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Pax Dei. Each one has been evaluated across 21 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.

#1Black DesertClosest on genre

89

Black Desert

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMagicOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 74%· 93KIGDB75· 5

Year 2019Dev Pearl AbyssOn iOS · Android

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

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

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Where it drifts furthest from Pax Dei: progression.

Genre100World100Visuals85Game mode84Setting81Combat71

#2Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken VirtuesClosest on tone

86

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyMedievalCraftingExplorationThird Person

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 combat magic

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 Pax Dei: combat.

It predates Pax Dei by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100World100Visuals100Game mode95Setting85

#3TeraClosest on game mode

84

Tera

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationSkill TreeLootThird Person

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

Where it drifts furthest from Pax Dei: combat.

It predates Pax Dei by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Setting72Visuals65Progression64

#4Albion OnlineClosest on setting

78

Albion Online

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationCraftingLoot

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

A sandbox MMORPG where players craft, trade, and fight in a persistent world.

Where it drifts furthest from Pax Dei: combat and visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Progression68Combat0

58

Guild Wars

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMagicFantasyMedievalThird Person

IGDB90· 3

Year 2005Dev ArenaNet · NCSOFTOn PC

✓ Shared with Pax Dei: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

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

Where it drifts furthest from Pax Dei: tone and visuals.

It predates Pax Dei by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode95Genre75Setting69Combat67Visuals46Tone0

#6Demon's Souls

44

Demon's Souls

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opPvPMagicNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

IGDB88· 7

Year 2009Dev FromSoftware · AtlusOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like Pax Dei, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, punishing difficulty and ranged combat, while skipping MMO world and community

Where it drifts furthest from Pax Dei: progression.

It predates Pax Dei by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Setting100World100Visuals100Combat76Game mode76Tone63

#7Old School RuneScapeClosest overall match

94

Old School RuneScape

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 83%· 20KIGDB77· 1

Year 2013Dev JagexOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ 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 combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from Pax Dei: progression.

It predates Pax Dei by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100World100Visuals60Setting53

#8ArcheAgeClosest on combat

94

ArcheAge

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMagicOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationCraftingSkill TreeThird Person

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: melee combat, visual first person and free to play, while skipping strong narrative focus

It predates Pax Dei by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Combat90Progression68Visuals64

91

RuneScape

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMagicNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

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 ranged combat, while skipping setting medieval

Where it drifts furthest from Pax Dei: progression.

It predates Pax Dei by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Tone80Combat72Visuals63

#10New World: Aeternum

83

New World: Aeternum

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeCraftingThird 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 and melee combat, while skipping combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from Pax Dei: combat and setting.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals100Tone83Progression68

#11TroveClosest on progression

72

Trove

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExplorationCraftingLootBase BuildingThird Person

Steam👍 80%· 93KRAWG👍 24%· 474MC65IGDB62· 1OC67· 12

Year 2015Dev Trion WorldsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ 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

Trove mods come to the Steam Workshop!Trove’s modding community is one of our greatest assets. The creativity and passion shown by so many players allows endless customization and limitless imagination! To better support you, and your creations, we’re proud to bring modding to the Steam Workshop.

Where it drifts furthest from Pax Dei: combat and tone.

It predates Pax Dei by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Progression88World82Game mode79Visuals58Setting51

69

WAKFU

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 76%· 11KRAWG👍 44%· 127MC76

Year 2014Dev Ankama Studio · Ankama GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ 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 Pax Dei: combat and tone.

It predates Pax Dei by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Game mode84Setting41Progression24Combat0

#13FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

64

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMagicNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeCraftingThird Person

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

Year 2010Dev Square EnixOn PC · PS

✓ If you enjoyed Pax Dei, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

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

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 Pax Dei by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Tone100Visuals100Combat82Game mode80Genre75Progression69

#14The Elder Scrolls® Online

64

The Elder Scrolls® Online

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMagicNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeCraftingThird Person

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed Pax Dei, 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

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 Pax Dei by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode95Genre75Tone71Progression68Visuals64World62

62

MapleStory

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

Co-opMultiplayerOnlinePvPMagicNarrativeFantasySkill TreeLootThird Person

Steam👍 63%· 15KIGDB50· 1

Year 2003Dev Wizet · ShandaOn PC

✓ Shared with Pax Dei: 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

Where it drifts furthest from Pax Dei: tone and setting.

It predates Pax Dei by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode96Combat76Genre75Progression59Visuals59Tone33

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