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We filtered the 40 games similar to Perfect World down to the 24 that fit the “PvP” category. The Elder Scrolls® Online, Mabinogi and Neverwinter top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Perfect World.

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Within the “PvP” category, the closest game to Perfect World is The Elder Scrolls® Online — scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. Mabinogi and Neverwinter follow close behind.

#1The Elder Scrolls® Online89 #2Mabinogi85 #3Neverwinter84 #4Guild Wars83 #5MapleStory81

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Perfect World. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1The Elder Scrolls® OnlineClosest overall match

89

The Elder Scrolls® Online

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPMagicRangedOpen WorldFantasyExplorationCraftingThird Person

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

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

✓ Fits the theme park MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and strong narrative focus, while skipping historical setting

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.

Where it drifts furthest from Perfect World: setting.

Released 9 years after Perfect World.

Genre100World100Progression82Game mode80Combat79Visuals62

85

Mabinogi

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPMagicRangedOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFree to Play

Steam👍 74%· 4.1KIGDB70· 1

Year 2008Dev NEXON KOREA · NexonPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Same family of theme park MMORPGs: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and vibe casual, while skipping historical setting

Enter the mystical land of Erinn, where a century-old battle threatens the balance of the known world. Explore exotic locales, defeat mighty foes and follow the path to destiny.

Where it drifts furthest from Perfect World: setting and progression.

Released 3 years after Perfect World.

Genre100World100Combat83Game mode81Progression49Setting29

#3NeverwinterClosest on visuals

84

Neverwinter

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPRangedOpen WorldFantasyCraftingExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 77%· 39KIGDB73· 11OC74· 34

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

✓ Both are theme park MMORPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, melee combat and combat tactical, while skipping combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from Perfect World: setting.

Released 8 years after Perfect World.

Genre100World100Visuals100Progression87Game mode79Combat50

83

Guild Wars

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPMagicRangedFantasyHistoricalThird Person

IGDB90· 3

Year 2005Dev ArenaNet · NCSOFTOn PC

✓ Both are theme park MMORPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Perfect World: visuals.

Genre100Combat88Game mode80Setting57Visuals45

#5MapleStoryClosest on combat

81

MapleStory

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPMagicRangedFantasyThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 63%· 15KIGDB50· 1

Year 2003Dev Wizet · ShandaOn PC

✓ Both are theme park MMORPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and vibe casual, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Perfect World: progression and setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode80Visuals58Setting28Progression0

#6World of WarcraftClosest on game mode

80

World of Warcraft

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPMagicOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

MC93IGDB86· 8

Year 2004Dev Blizzard EntertainmentPlaytime ~1000h

✓ Same family of theme park MMORPGs: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical, while skipping ranged combat

The legendary MMORPG that defined the genre with vast worlds and epic adventures.

Where it drifts furthest from Perfect World: progression and setting.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals100Combat48Setting41

79

Tibia

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPMagicRangedFantasyFree to Play

Year 1997Dev CipSoftOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the theme park MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and co op, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Perfect World: progression and visuals.

It predates Perfect World by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode85Setting41Progression0Visuals0

#8Ragnarok Online

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Ragnarok Online

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPRangedFantasyCraftingFree to Play

Steam👍 76%· 378

Year 2002Dev GravityOn PC

✓ Both are theme park MMORPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and ranged combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting anime, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Perfect World: visuals and setting.

Genre100Game mode93Progression70Combat64Setting31Visuals0

72

RuneScape

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPMagicRangedOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 82%· 27K

Year 2001Dev JagexOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Perfect World, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and puzzle design, while skipping historical setting

Where it drifts furthest from Perfect World: setting.

Combat95Game mode92Genre75World68Visuals62Progression51

72

Rift

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 74%· 12KIGDB84· 4

Year 2011Dev Trion WorldsOn Linux · PC

✓ Fits the theme park MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, melee combat and co op, while skipping combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from Perfect World: combat and setting.

Released 6 years after Perfect World.

Genre100World100Visuals100Game mode84Progression54Setting43

#11The Lord of the Rings Online

71

The Lord of the Rings Online

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 81%· 23KIGDB90· 3

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

✓ Fits the theme park MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from Perfect World: combat and setting.

Genre100World100Game mode82Visuals64Progression50Setting43

#12Star Wars: The Old Republic

71

Star Wars: The Old Republic

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 90%· 73KIGDB85· 7

Year 2011Dev BioWare Austin · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are theme park MMORPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and strong narrative focus, while skipping combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from Perfect World: combat and setting.

Released 6 years after Perfect World.

Genre100World100Visuals100Game mode85Progression42Setting27

68

ArcheAge

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPMagicOpen WorldFantasyExplorationCraftingThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 52%· 7.3KIGDB94· 1

Year 2013On PC

✓ Like Perfect World, it's known for deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and sandbox world, while skipping ranged combat

Where it drifts furthest from Perfect World: setting.

Released 8 years after Perfect World.

Game mode95Progression85Genre75World63Combat62Visuals62

66

Tera

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPRangedOpen WorldFantasyHistoricalExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 79%· 15KIGDB73· 5

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

✓ If you enjoyed Perfect World, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and action RPG combat, while skipping combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from Perfect World: progression.

Released 6 years after Perfect World.

Game mode84Genre75Visuals64World63Setting59Combat52

#15Old School RuneScape

62

Old School RuneScape

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 83%· 20KIGDB77· 1

Year 2013Dev JagexOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Shared with Perfect World: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from Perfect World: progression and setting.

Released 8 years after Perfect World.

Game mode90Genre75World63Visuals59Setting45Progression44

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