10 Narrative games like Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues that you should try

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We filtered the 44 games similar to Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues down to the 10 that fit the “Narrative” category. Old School RuneScape, New World: Aeternum and RuneScape top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues.

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

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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.

#1Old School RuneScape

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 83%· 20KIGDB77· 1

Year 2013Dev JagexOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Both are sandbox MMORPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with skill tree progression and visual isometric, while skipping card game strategy

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#2New World: Aeternum

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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

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

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

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#5Star Wars: The Old Republic

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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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#6The Lord of the Rings Online

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloPvPMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 81%· 23KIGDB90· 3

Year 2007Dev Standing Stone Games · Midway GamesOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, cozy, relaxing feel and skill tree progression, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#7FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opSoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationCraftingThird Person

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

Year 2010Dev Square EnixOn PC · PS

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

≠ Its own twist: JRPG narrative and systems, combat magic and skill tree progression, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#8The Elder Scrolls® Online

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineSoloCo-opPvPMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationCraftingThird Person

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

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

Co-opMultiplayerSoloOnlinePvPNarrativeFantasyThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 63%· 15KIGDB50· 1

Year 2003Dev Wizet · ShandaOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloCo-opMultiplayerOnlineMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 83%· 57KIGDB81· 25OC81· 149

Year 2016Dev Luminous Productions · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings JRPG narrative and systems, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping MMO world and community

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