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We filtered the 45 games similar to The Elder Scrolls® Online down to the 31 that fit the “Melee” category. Guild Wars, Mabinogi and RuneScape top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Elder Scrolls® Online.

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO
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NarrativeDarkMultiplayerOnline
Year 2014Dev Zenimax Online Studios

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to The Elder Scrolls® Online is Guild Wars — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Mabinogi and RuneScape follow close behind.

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The best melee games like The Elder Scrolls® Online

31 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Elder Scrolls® Online. Each one has been evaluated across 21 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.

Guild Wars
RPGMMORPGTheme 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

Mabinogi
RPGMMORPGTheme 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

RuneScape
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMagicRangedMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 82%· 27K
Year 2001Dev JagexOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed The Elder Scrolls® Online, 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

Black Desert
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMagicRangedMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 74%· 93KIGDB75· 5
Year 2019Dev Pearl AbyssOn iOS · Android

✓ Like The Elder Scrolls® Online, it's known for deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and historical setting, while skipping strong narrative focus

ELDEN RING
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineMeleeMagicRangedDarkNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 93%· 1.1MRAWG👍 85%· 1.5KMC95IGDB97· 10OC95· 215
Year 2022Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~62hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like The Elder Scrolls® Online, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, setting medieval and visual 3d, while skipping MMO world and community

Orcs Must Die! 2
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeMagicRangedFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 92%· 20KRAWG👍 72%· 530MC83IGDB82· 4
Year 2012Dev Robot EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Like The Elder Scrolls® Online, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

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

Neverwinter
RPGMMORPGTheme 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

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
RPGMMORPGTheme 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

Dungeons & Dragons Online
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeMagicDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
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: combat tactical, loot and gear systems and free to play, while skipping action RPG combat

ArcheAge
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMagicMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationCraftingSkill TreeFirst PersonThird Person
Steam👍 52%· 7.3KIGDB94· 1
Year 2013On PC

✓ Like The Elder Scrolls® Online, it's known for deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and free to play, while skipping action RPG combat

Tera
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeRangedOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird PersonFirst Person
Steam👍 79%· 15KIGDB73· 5
Year 2011Dev Bluehole Studio · En Masse EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed The Elder Scrolls® Online, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and historical setting, while skipping strong narrative focus

Spellsworn
RPGAction RPG
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMagicMeleeDarkFantasy
Steam👍 89%· 1.5KRAWG👍 46%· 25
Year 2015Dev Frogsong StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Linux

✓ Like The Elder Scrolls® Online, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: MOBA team gameplay, battle royale tension and shooter, while skipping MMO world and community

Magicka 2
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
Co-opMultiplayerSoloOnlinePvPMagicMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration
Steam👍 83%· 14KIGDB61· 6OC69· 36
Year 2015Dev Pieces Interactive · Paradox InteractiveOn PS4 · PC

✓ Like The Elder Scrolls® Online, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: offline and visual isometric, while skipping MMO world and community

Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMagicMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill Tree
Steam👍 92%· 11K
Year 2013Dev Overhaul Games · BeamdogOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ If you enjoyed The Elder Scrolls® Online, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, card game strategy and combat tactical, while skipping MMO world and community

Rift
RPGMMORPGTheme 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

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