14 Magic games like RuneScape that you should try

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We filtered the 44 games similar to RuneScape down to the 14 that fit the “Magic” category. Black Desert, The Elder Scrolls® Online and Mabinogi top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to RuneScape.

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The best magic games like RuneScape

14 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to RuneScape. Each one has been evaluated across 22 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 Desert

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMagicRangedMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationSkill 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, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping puzzle design

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#2The Elder Scrolls® Online

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeMagicRangedNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

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

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and single-player focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeMagicRangedCasualOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeFree to Play

Steam👍 74%· 4.1KIGDB70· 1

Year 2008Dev NEXON KOREA · NexonPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Like RuneScape, it's known for deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, setting anime and single-player focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMagicMeleeRangedFantasyIsometricThird Person

IGDB90· 3

Year 2005Dev ArenaNet · NCSOFTOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, historical setting and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#5Orcs Must Die! 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeMagicRangedFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 20KRAWG👍 72%· 530MC83IGDB82· 4

Year 2012Dev Robot EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Like RuneScape, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings tower defense planning, third-person shooting and shooter, while skipping MMO world and community

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

MultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineMeleeMagicRangedNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 1.1MRAWG👍 85%· 1.5KMC95IGDB97· 10OC95· 215

Year 2022Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~62hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping MMO world and community

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMagicMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird PersonFree to Play

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: crafting mechanics and visual first person, while skipping puzzle design

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#8Dofus

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMagicRangedFantasyIsometricFree to Play

Steam👍 74%· 552IGDB70· 1

Year 2004Dev Ankama GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, combat tactical and setting anime, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#9FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMagicMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

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

Year 2010Dev Square EnixOn PC · PS

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

≠ Its own twist: JRPG narrative and systems, action RPG combat and single-player focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#10MapleStory

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

Co-opMultiplayerOnlinePvPMagicRangedCasualNarrativeFantasySkill TreeThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 63%· 15KIGDB50· 1

Year 2003Dev Wizet · ShandaOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, cozy, relaxing feel and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#11Tibia

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMagicRangedFantasySkill TreeIsometricFree to Play

Year 1997Dev CipSoftOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#12Dungeons & Dragons Online

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeMagicOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 71%· 7.8KRAWG👍 33%· 62IGDB83· 3

Year 2012Dev Standing Stone GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like RuneScape, it's known for deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat tactical and loot and gear systems, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#13Magicka 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

Co-opMultiplayerOnlinePvPMagicMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 83%· 14KIGDB61· 6OC69· 36

Year 2015Dev Pieces Interactive · Paradox InteractiveOn PS4 · PC

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

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

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPMagicOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

MC93IGDB86· 8

Year 2004Dev Blizzard EntertainmentPlaytime ~1000h

✓ Like RuneScape, it's known for deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat tactical and loot and gear systems, while skipping sandbox freedom

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