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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 40 games similar to Perfect World down to the 34 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Guild Wars, Black Desert and Tera top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Perfect World.

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Year 2005Dev Beijing Perfect World

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Perfect World is Guild Wars — scoring 83/100 on our similarity scale. Black Desert and Tera follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Perfect World

34 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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.

#1Guild Wars
Guild Wars
RPGMMORPGTheme 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
#2Black Desert
Black Desert
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineMagicRangedOpen WorldFantasyHistoricalExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 74%· 93KIGDB75· 5
Year 2019Dev Pearl AbyssOn iOS · Android

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

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

▶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.

Released 14 years after Perfect World.

Combat94Visuals84Genre75Game mode74Setting66World63
Tera
RPGMMORPGSandbox 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
Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlinePvPOpen WorldFantasyHistoricalCraftingExplorationThird PersonFree to Play
Steam👍 53%· 3.2KRAWG👍 19%· 27
Year 2014Dev PortalariumPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ 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 card game strategy, 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 Perfect World: combat.

Released 9 years after Perfect World.

Progression100Visuals100Game mode81Genre75Setting57World51
#5The Elder Scrolls® Online
The Elder Scrolls® Online
RPGMMORPGTheme 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
Mabinogi
RPGMMORPGTheme 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
Neverwinter
RPGMMORPGTheme 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
#8MapleStory
MapleStory
RPGMMORPGTheme 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
#9World of Warcraft
World of Warcraft
RPGMMORPGTheme 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
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Tibia
RPGMMORPGTheme 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
Ragnarok Online
RPGMMORPGTheme 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
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerOnlineMagicOpen WorldFantasyExplorationCraftingThird Person
Steam👍 87%· 84KRAWG👍 86%· 87MC82IGDB85· 9
Year 2010Dev Square EnixOn PC · PS

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

≠ Its own twist: JRPG narrative and systems, adventure storytelling and action RPG combat, while skipping ranged combat

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.

Where it drifts furthest from Perfect World: setting.

Released 5 years after Perfect World.

Genre100World100Visuals100Progression75Game mode69Combat60
Dungeons & Dragons Online
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerOnlineMagicOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird PersonFree to Play
Steam👍 71%· 7.8KRAWG👍 33%· 62IGDB83· 3
Year 2012Dev Standing Stone GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical, while skipping ranged combat

Enter a world of danger and adventure with Dungeons & Dragons Online®, the free, award-winning, massively-multiplayer online game based on the beloved RPG that started it all.Key Features:Experience the Best Action Combat of Any Free MMORPG: Take control in combat and make every move count.

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

Released 7 years after Perfect World.

Genre100World100Visuals100Game mode72Setting44Progression38
Aion
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerOnlineOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
IGDB80· 1
Year 2008Dev NCSOFTOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, while skipping combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from Perfect World: setting.

Released 3 years after Perfect World.

Genre100World100Visuals100Game mode86Progression64Setting41
RuneScape
RPGMMORPGSandbox 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

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