14 Narrative games like Star Wars: The Old Republic that you should try

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We filtered the 45 games similar to Star Wars: The Old Republic down to the 14 that fit the “Narrative” category. The Lord of the Rings Online, FINAL FANTASY XIV Online and The Elder Scrolls® Online top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Star Wars: The Old Republic.

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The best narrative games like Star Wars: The Old Republic

14 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Star Wars: The Old Republic. 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.

#1The Lord of the Rings Online

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill 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 action RPG combat

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#2FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird 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, combat magic and single-player focus, while skipping combat tactical

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#3The Elder Scrolls® Online

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird 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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping combat tactical

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

Co-opMultiplayerOnlinePvPNarrativeFantasySkill TreeThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 63%· 15KIGDB50· 1

Year 2003Dev Wizet · ShandaOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiSkill TreeExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

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

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

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

≠ Missing: combat tactical.

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#6Old School RuneScape

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 83%· 20KIGDB77· 1

Year 2013Dev JagexOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Shared with Star Wars: The Old Republic: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and visual isometric, while skipping action RPG combat

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#7New World: Aeternum

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 67%· 297KIGDB76· 7OC72· 66

Year 2021Dev Amazon GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Like Star Wars: The Old Republic, it's known for deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, dark, oppressive atmosphere and sandbox world, while skipping action RPG combat

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#8Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 53%· 3.2KRAWG👍 19%· 27

Year 2014Dev PortalariumPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Star Wars: The Old Republic, it's known for deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, card game strategy and survival mechanics, while skipping combat tactical

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 82%· 27K

Year 2001Dev JagexOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Star Wars: The Old Republic, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat

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#10Tom Clancy's The Division 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPTacticalMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 79%· 34KIGDB85· 15OC83· 160

Year 2019Dev Massive Entertainment · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Star Wars: The Old Republic: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

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

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 67%· 34KIGDB73· 13OC68· 188

Year 2020Dev Eidos Montréal · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Star Wars: The Old Republic, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

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

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#12Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

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GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

Co-opMultiplayerOnlineMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiSpaceExplorationSkill Tree

Steam👍 79%· 43KIGDB76· 15OC74· 53

Year 2014Dev 2K Australia · Aspyr MediaOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Shared with Star Wars: The Old Republic: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and single-player focus, while skipping MMO world and community

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#13Monster Hunter Rise

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasySkill TreeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 83%· 122KIGDB88· 17OC87· 223

Year 2021Dev Capcom Development Division 2 · CapcomOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Star Wars: The Old Republic, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with JRPG narrative and systems, survival mechanics and setting anime, while skipping MMO world and community

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#14Tom Clancy's The Division

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GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPTacticalMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 71%· 96KIGDB80· 22OC79· 119

Year 2016Dev Massive Entertainment · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Star Wars: The Old Republic, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

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

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