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We filtered the 43 games similar to PlayM2M down to the 14 that fit the “Action RPG” category. FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, Trove and Skyforge top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to PlayM2M.

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The best action RPG games like PlayM2M

14 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to PlayM2M. Each one has been evaluated across 19 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.

#1FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeFantasySkill TreeThird Person

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

Year 2010Dev Square EnixOn PC · PS

✓ If you enjoyed PlayM2M, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and JRPG narrative and systems

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping turn-based strategy

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 PlayM2M: tone and combat.

It predates PlayM2M by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Trove

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeFantasyThird Person

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed PlayM2M, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and precision platforming, while skipping JRPG narrative and systems

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 PlayM2M: tone and progression.

It predates PlayM2M by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3SkyforgeClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeFantasySkill TreeThird Person

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

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

✓ Both are action MMORPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, open world exploration and setting scifi, while skipping turn-based strategy

Skyforge is an open-world massively multiplayer online role-playing game. It is the second MMO RPG developed by Allods Team. The game is free-to-play but features microtransactions system that helps player advance at a faster pace.

Where it drifts furthest from PlayM2M: setting and visuals.

It predates PlayM2M by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Metin2Closest on game mode

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMeleeFantasySkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 70%· 14K

Year 2006Dev Ymir Entertainment Co., Ltd · GameforgeOn PC

✓ Same family of action MMORPGs: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, fighting mechanics and vibe casual, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from PlayM2M: tone and visuals.

It predates PlayM2M by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Combat62Setting44Visuals42

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeFantasySkill Tree

Steam👍 70%· 203KRAWG👍 43%· 285MC81IGDB81· 4OC82· 44

Year 2022Dev Smilegate Entertainment · Amazon GamesPlaytime ~10hOn PC

✓ Fits the action MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and single-player focus, while skipping turn-based strategy

Explore seven vast, varied continents and the seas between them to find vibrant cultures, strange and fantastical beasts, and all the unexpected marvels waiting to be discovered.

Where it drifts furthest from PlayM2M: tone and visuals.

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeSkill TreeThird Person

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

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

✓ Fits the action MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping turn-based strategy

New Content Shadow of Destruction brings us the Qliphothic Warzone, a new epic end-game zone set in an eerie otherworld where forces of evil plot the downfall of all creation. Content is designed for veteran level 40 players in teams of 2+ players, 6+ players and 20 players!

Where it drifts furthest from PlayM2M: tone and setting.

It predates PlayM2M by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeFantasy

Steam👍 47%· 11KIGDB66· 9OC64· 55

Year 2020Dev Echtra Games · Perfect World EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are action MMORPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, single-player focus and loot and gear systems, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from PlayM2M: progression and visuals.

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#8Tera

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeFantasyAnimeSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 79%· 15KIGDB73· 5

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

✓ If you enjoyed PlayM2M, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and open world exploration, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from PlayM2M: visuals and combat.

It predates PlayM2M by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9Star Wars: The Old RepublicClosest on combat

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeTacticalFantasySkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 73KIGDB85· 7

Year 2011Dev BioWare Austin · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Shared with PlayM2M: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from PlayM2M: tone and setting.

It predates PlayM2M by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Genre75Progression75Visuals42Setting33

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeCozyThird Person

Steam👍 84%· 24KRAWG👍 31%· 144MC64IGDB51· 1

Year 2011Dev Grey HavensPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the action MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe casual and open world exploration, while skipping turn-based strategy

Spiral Knights is a massive online RPG developed by Three Rings Design. ###Setting The Spiral Knights awaken in an unknown world with their spaceship severely damaged. They take a break in the town of Haven and set out on their new mission.

Where it drifts furthest from PlayM2M: setting and progression.

It predates PlayM2M by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Divine Souls F2P MMOClosest on setting

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeAnimeThird Person

Steam👍 50%· 874

Year 2014Dev GamePrix · Suba GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Shared with PlayM2M: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, fighting mechanics and single-player focus, while skipping turn-based strategy

Divine Souls is a real-time action RPG centered around completing dungeon instances by leveraging an extensive combat combos system. Gain experience from enemies to strengthen your character and to unlock additional moves that unleash additional combo options.

Where it drifts furthest from PlayM2M: visuals.

It predates PlayM2M by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12The Elder Scrolls® Online

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeFantasySkill TreeThird Person

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed PlayM2M, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping turn-based strategy

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 PlayM2M: tone and visuals.

It predates PlayM2M by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Black DesertClosest on visuals

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeFantasySkill TreeThird Person3D

Steam👍 74%· 93KIGDB75· 5

Year 2019Dev Pearl AbyssOn iOS · Android

✓ Like PlayM2M, it's known for deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and open world exploration, while skipping turn-based strategy

▶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.

Where it drifts furthest from PlayM2M: combat and setting.

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#14Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 53%· 3.2KRAWG👍 19%· 27

Year 2014Dev PortalariumPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like PlayM2M, it's known for deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and card game strategy, while skipping turn-based strategy

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 PlayM2M: tone and progression.

It predates PlayM2M by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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