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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

Looking for games like Star Trek Online? We analyzed its gameplay DNA — deep RPG systems, open world exploration and combat tactical — against over 6,700 titles. These 43 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. Star Wars: The Old Republic leads with 89/100, followed by the rest of the list.

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Year 2010Dev Cryptic Studios

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The closest game to Star Trek Online is Star Wars: The Old Republic — scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. Palia and Neverwinter follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Star Trek Online

43 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Star Trek Online. 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.

#1Star Wars: The Old Republic
Star Wars: The Old Republic
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeTacticalOpen WorldSci-FiSpaceSkill TreeExplorationThird PersonFree to Play
Steam👍 90%· 73KIGDB85· 7
Year 2011Dev BioWare Austin · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are theme park MMORPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

Genre100Combat100World100Visuals100Game mode99Setting86
Palia
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineExplorationCraftingThird PersonFree to Play
Steam👍 86%· 42KIGDB87· 2OC78· 10
Year 2023Dev Singularity 6On Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are theme park MMORPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Star Trek Online: setting.

Released 13 years after Star Trek Online.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode91Progression77Setting0
#3Neverwinter
Neverwinter
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlinePvPMeleeTacticalOpen WorldCraftingExplorationSkill TreeThird PersonFree to Play
Steam👍 77%· 39KIGDB73· 11OC74· 34
Year 2013Dev Cryptic Studios · Perfect World EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are theme park MMORPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Star Trek Online: setting.

Same studio: Cryptic Studios.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Combat75
Mabinogi
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerOnlineSoloCo-opPvPMeleeOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeFree to Play
Steam👍 74%· 4.1KIGDB70· 1
Year 2008Dev NEXON KOREA · NexonPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Same family of theme park MMORPGs: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping combat tactical

Enter the mystical land of Erinn, where a century-old battle threatens the balance of the known world. Explore exotic locales, defeat mighty foes and follow the path to destiny.

Where it drifts furthest from Star Trek Online: setting and combat.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression78Combat25Setting0
The Lord of the Rings Online
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloPvPMeleeOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeThird PersonFree to Play
Steam👍 81%· 23KIGDB90· 3
Year 2007Dev Standing Stone Games · Midway GamesOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the theme park MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Star Trek Online: setting and combat.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression76Visuals65Combat33
Dune: Awakening
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 70%· 76KIGDB89· 4OC81· 65
Year 2025Dev FuncomOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

Where it drifts furthest from Star Trek Online: progression.

Released 15 years after Star Trek Online.

Genre100World100Visuals100Game mode91Setting56Progression44
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opSoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeCraftingThird Person
Steam👍 87%· 84KRAWG👍 86%· 87MC82IGDB85· 9
Year 2010Dev Square EnixOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the theme park MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: JRPG narrative and systems, action RPG combat and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

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 Star Trek Online: setting and combat.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals100Game mode92Combat27
The Elder Scrolls® Online
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerOnlineSoloCo-opPvPMeleeOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeCraftingThird Person
Steam👍 81%· 160KRAWG👍 63%· 134MC71IGDB70· 16OC71· 54
Year 2014Dev Zenimax Online Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~19hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the theme park MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

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 Star Trek Online: setting and combat.

Released 4 years after Star Trek Online.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals64Combat28
Rift
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeThird PersonFree to Play
Steam👍 74%· 12KIGDB84· 4
Year 2011Dev Trion WorldsOn Linux · PC

✓ Fits the theme park MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Star Trek Online: setting and combat.

Genre100World100Visuals100Game mode99Progression74Combat31
World of Warcraft
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerOnlinePvPTacticalOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
MC93IGDB86· 8
Year 2004Dev Blizzard EntertainmentPlaytime ~1000h

✓ Same family of theme park MMORPGs: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

The legendary MMORPG that defined the genre with vast worlds and epic adventures.

Where it drifts furthest from Star Trek Online: setting.

Genre100World100Visuals100Game mode83Combat68Progression63
Dungeons & Dragons Online
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineTacticalMeleeOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeThird PersonFree to Play
Steam👍 71%· 7.8KRAWG👍 33%· 62IGDB83· 3
Year 2012Dev Standing Stone GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of theme park MMORPGs: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

Enter a world of danger and adventure with Dungeons & Dragons Online®, the free, award-winning, massively-multiplayer online game based on the beloved RPG that started it all.Key Features:Experience the Best Action Combat of Any Free MMORPG: Take control in combat and make every move count.

Where it drifts furthest from Star Trek Online: setting.

Genre100World100Visuals100Game mode90Combat83Progression63
Guild Wars
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeThird Person
IGDB90· 3
Year 2005Dev ArenaNet · NCSOFTOn PC

✓ Both are theme park MMORPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Star Trek Online: setting and combat.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals46Combat20Setting0
Sky: Children of the Light
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineThird PersonFree to Play
Steam👍 87%· 23KIGDB82· 5OC82· 13
Year 2019Dev ThatGameCompany · NetEase GamesOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the theme park MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Star Trek Online: setting.

Released 9 years after Star Trek Online.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode91Setting0
Divine Souls F2P MMO
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloPvPMeleeThird PersonFree to Play
Steam👍 50%· 874
Year 2014Dev GamePrix · Suba GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are theme park MMORPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and setting anime, while skipping deep simulation

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 Star Trek Online: setting and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Star Trek Online.

Released 4 years after Star Trek Online.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat41Setting0
EVE Online
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeTacticalOpen WorldSpaceSci-FiExplorationSkill TreeCraftingThird PersonFree to Play
Steam👍 73%· 39KRAWG👍 49%· 365MC88IGDB79· 3
Year 2003Dev CCPPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Star Trek Online, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and historical setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

Eve Online is a massively multiplayer role-playing game and space simulator. The games initially required the monthly subscription but later got the limited free-to-play version. EVE Online is set in an expansive sci-fi world.

Where it drifts furthest from Star Trek Online: visuals.

Combat100Game mode99Setting77Progression76Genre75World54

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Star Trek Online?
The closest game to Star Trek Online is Star Wars: The Old Republic, scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. They share 16 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Star Trek Online?
The three closest games to Star Trek Online are: 1. Star Wars: The Old Republic (89/100, 16 shared attributes) 2. Palia (85/100, 12 shared attributes) 3. Neverwinter (84/100, 16 shared attributes). All share Star Trek Online's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 43 candidates across 19 dimensions.
Is Palia similar to Star Trek Online?
Yes, very much so — Palia scores 85/100 similarity to Star Trek Online. They share 12 attributes, including deep RPG systems and MMO world and community. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Star Trek Online?
The best RPG games similar to Star Trek Online are Star Wars: The Old Republic, Palia, Neverwinter and Mabinogi. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Star Trek Online attributes like deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Star Trek Online calculated?
We compare Star Trek Online against every game in our catalog using 19 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Star Trek Online experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Star Trek Online?
Yes — Lost Ark, Trove and Destiny 2 are free and score well on similarity to Star Trek Online. They're a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.