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The Elder Scrolls® Online is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 21 gameplay attributes and found 45 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Guild Wars, FINAL FANTASY XIV Online and Neverwinter lead the list, with Guild Wars reaching a 95/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes The Elder Scrolls® Online special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

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Year 2014Dev Zenimax Online Studios

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The closest game to The Elder Scrolls® Online is Guild Wars — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. FINAL FANTASY XIV Online and Neverwinter follow close behind.

#1Guild Wars95 #2FINAL FANTASY XIV Online94 #3Neverwinter96 #4Throne and Liberty96 #5World of Warcraft Classic93

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45 similar games found

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Guild Wars

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMagicMeleeRangedDarkFantasyFirst PersonThird 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 historical setting, post-apocalyptic world and setting medieval, while skipping action RPG combat

#2FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

94

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FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opSoloMagicMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill 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, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

96

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Neverwinter

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlinePvPRangedMeleeOpen WorldFantasyCraftingExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

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 combat tactical and free to play, while skipping action RPG combat

#4Throne and Liberty

96

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Throne and Liberty

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 67%· 68KIGDB73· 2OC70· 32

Year 2023Dev NCSOFT · Amazon GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Where it differs: brings free to play, while skipping action RPG combat

#5World of Warcraft Classic

93

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World of Warcraft Classic

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineFantasyThird Person

IGDB80· 1OC79· 13

Year 2019Dev Blizzard EntertainmentOn PC

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

≠ Missing: action RPG combat.

93

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Aion

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

IGDB80· 1

Year 2008Dev NCSOFTOn PC

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

≠ Missing: action RPG combat.

#7The Lord of the Rings Online

92

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The Lord of the Rings Online

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloPvPMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird PersonFirst Person

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, cozy, relaxing feel and free to play, while skipping action RPG combat

92

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Rift

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

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 free to play, while skipping action RPG combat

#9Sky: Children of the Light

89

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Sky: Children of the Light

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineFantasyThird Person

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 free to play, while skipping action RPG combat

Steam PS Nintendo

#10World of Warcraft

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World of Warcraft

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPMagicDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill 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 combat tactical and loot and gear systems, while skipping action RPG combat

#11Dune: Awakening

91

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Dune: Awakening

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 70%· 76KIGDB89· 4OC81· 65

Year 2025Dev FuncomOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, while skipping action RPG combat

89

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Palia

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineFantasyExplorationCraftingThird Person

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: deep simulation, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping action RPG combat

92

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Dofus

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMagicRangedFantasy

Steam👍 74%· 552IGDB70· 1

Year 2004Dev Ankama GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, combat tactical and setting anime, while skipping action RPG combat

#14Star Wars: The Old Republic

87

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Star Wars: The Old Republic

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasySkill TreeExplorationThird Person

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: combat tactical, setting scifi and setting space, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

91

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Mabinogi

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineSoloCo-opPvPMeleeMagicRangedOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill Tree

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, vibe casual and setting anime, while skipping action RPG combat

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to The Elder Scrolls® Online?: The closest game to The Elder Scrolls® Online is Guild Wars, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 15 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 The Elder Scrolls® Online?: The three closest games to The Elder Scrolls® Online are: 1. Guild Wars (95/100, 15 shared attributes) 2. FINAL FANTASY XIV Online (94/100, 17 shared attributes) 3. Neverwinter (96/100, 16 shared attributes). All share The Elder Scrolls® Online's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 45 candidates across 21 dimensions.
Is FINAL FANTASY XIV Online similar to The Elder Scrolls® Online?: Yes, very much so — FINAL FANTASY XIV Online scores 94/100 similarity to The Elder Scrolls® Online. They share 17 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 The Elder Scrolls® Online?: The best RPG games similar to The Elder Scrolls® Online are Guild Wars, FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, Neverwinter and Throne and Liberty. All share the RPG genre alongside other key The Elder Scrolls® Online attributes like deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to The Elder Scrolls® Online calculated?: We compare The Elder Scrolls® Online against every game in our catalog using 21 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 The Elder Scrolls® Online experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to The Elder Scrolls® Online?: Yes — Lost Ark and Trove are free and score well on similarity to The Elder Scrolls® Online. They're a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.