11 Dark games like The Elder Scrolls® Online that you should try

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We filtered the 45 games similar to The Elder Scrolls® Online down to the 11 that fit the “Dark” category. The Lord of the Rings Online, MapleStory and New World: Aeternum top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Elder Scrolls® Online.

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

The best dark games like The Elder Scrolls® Online

11 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.

#1The Lord of the Rings Online

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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

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

Co-opMultiplayerSoloOnlinePvPMagicRangedNarrativeDarkFantasySkill TreeThird Person

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

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#3New World: Aeternum

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeCraftingThird Person

Steam👍 67%· 297KIGDB76· 7OC72· 66

Year 2021Dev Amazon GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

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

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

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

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

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#6Tibia

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMagicRangedDarkFantasySkill Tree

Year 1997Dev CipSoftOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric and free to play, while skipping action RPG combat

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#7Dungeons & Dragons Online

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme 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

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

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#9Ragnarok Online

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerSoloOnlinePvPRangedDarkFantasyCrafting

Steam👍 76%· 378

Year 2002Dev GravityOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: setting anime, visual isometric and free to play, while skipping action RPG combat

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#10Lost Ark

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerOnlineSoloCo-opPvPMeleeDarkFantasySkill Tree

Steam👍 70%· 203KRAWG👍 43%· 285MC81IGDB81· 4OC82· 44

Year 2022Dev Smilegate Entertainment · Amazon GamesPlaytime ~10hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual isometric and free to play, while skipping strong narrative focus

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#11Spellsworn

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction 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

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