8 Casual games like RuneScape that you should try

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We filtered the 44 games similar to RuneScape down to the 8 that fit the “Casual” category. MapleStory, Trove and WAKFU top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to RuneScape.

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The best casual games like RuneScape

8 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.

#1MapleStory

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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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#2Trove

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeCasualSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

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 puzzle design

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#3WAKFU

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeCasualOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationIsometricFree to Play

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, combat tactical and setting anime, while skipping puzzle design

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

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#5Sky: Children of the Light

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineCasualFantasyThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 87%· 23KIGDB82· 5OC82· 13

Year 2019Dev ThatGameCompany · NetEase GamesOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings single-player focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#6Palia

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineCasualFantasyExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 86%· 42KIGDB87· 2OC78· 10

Year 2023Dev Singularity 6On Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, cozy, relaxing feel and single-player focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#7Metin2

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMeleeCasualFantasySkill TreeThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 70%· 14K

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

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and setting scifi, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeCasualOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

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

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

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, cozy, relaxing feel and setting scifi, while skipping sandbox freedom

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