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We filtered the 44 games similar to Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues down to the 30 that fit the “Melee” category. Albion Online, New World: Aeternum and Tera top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues.

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues is Albion Online — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. New World: Aeternum and Tera follow close behind.

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The best melee games like Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues

30 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues. Each one has been evaluated across 23 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.

#1Albion Online

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Albion Online

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationCraftingFree to Play

Steam👍 79%· 91KIGDB88· 4OC79· 10

✓ Fits the sandbox MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, loot and gear systems and resource management, while skipping adventure storytelling

#2New World: Aeternum

94

New World: Aeternum

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationCraftingThird Person

Steam👍 67%· 297KIGDB76· 7OC72· 66

Year 2021Dev Amazon GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of sandbox MMORPGs: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and skill tree progression, while skipping card game strategy

93

Tera

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyHistoricalMedievalExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 79%· 15KIGDB73· 5

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

✓ Fits the sandbox MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat, setting anime and skill tree progression, while skipping card game strategy

90

EVE Online

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldHistoricalExplorationCraftingThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 73%· 39KRAWG👍 49%· 365MC88IGDB79· 3

Year 2003Dev CCPPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the sandbox MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, combat tactical and setting space, while skipping adventure storytelling

90

ArcheAge

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationCraftingThird 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: combat magic, skill tree progression and visual first person, while skipping card game strategy

88

Black Desert

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyHistoricalMedievalExplorationThird 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 combat magic, ranged combat and skill tree progression, while skipping card game strategy

86

Trove

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineSoloCo-opMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExplorationCraftingThird 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 precision platforming, turn-based strategy and vibe casual, while skipping card game strategy

86

RuneScape

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 82%· 27K

Year 2001Dev JagexOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Fits the sandbox MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and combat magic, while skipping card game strategy

79

WAKFU

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationFree 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, vibe casual and combat tactical, while skipping card game strategy

#10Divine Souls F2P MMO

75

Divine Souls F2P MMO

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloPvPMeleeThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 50%· 874

Year 2014Dev GamePrix · Suba GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Shared with Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics and setting anime, while skipping sandbox freedom

74

Skyforge

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloPvPMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

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

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

✓ Shared with Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi and skill tree progression, while skipping sandbox freedom

74

Rift

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 74%· 12KIGDB84· 4

Year 2011Dev Trion WorldsOn Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with skill tree progression, while skipping sandbox freedom

#13Champions Online

74

Champions Online

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and skill tree progression, while skipping sandbox freedom

#14Torchlight III

73

Torchlight III

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloMeleeFantasyExploration

Steam👍 47%· 11KIGDB66· 9OC64· 55

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

✓ Shared with Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: loot and gear systems and visual isometric, while skipping sandbox freedom

#15Star Wars: The Old Republic

72

Star Wars: The Old Republic

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 90%· 73KIGDB85· 7

Year 2011Dev BioWare Austin · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, setting scifi and setting space, while skipping sandbox freedom

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