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We filtered the 43 games similar to Ultima Online down to the 5 that fit the “Mobile” category. Black Desert, RuneScape and Old School RuneScape top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ultima Online.

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO
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DarkMultiplayerOnline
Year 1997Dev Origin Systems

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Within the “Mobile” category, the closest game to Ultima Online is Black Desert — scoring 90/100 on our similarity scale. RuneScape and Old School RuneScape follow close behind.

#1Black Desert90#2RuneScape88#3Old School RuneScape79#4Pokémon Go52#5Sky: Children of the Light38
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The best games like Ultima Online on Mobile

5 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ultima Online. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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.

#1Black Desert
90
iRank74
Black Desert
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineMagicRangedMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyMedievalExploration
Steam👍 74%· 93KIGDB75· 5
Year 2019Dev Pearl AbyssOn iOS · Android

✓ Same family of sandbox MMORPGs: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and historical setting, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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Where it drifts furthest from Ultima Online: visuals.

Released 22 years after Ultima Online.

Genre100Combat100World100Progression76Setting75Game mode74
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Steam
#2RuneScape
88
iRank82
RuneScape
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlinePvPMagicRangedMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 82%· 27K
Year 2001Dev JagexOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Fits the sandbox MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Ultima Online: tone.

Released 4 years after Ultima Online.

Genre100Combat100World100Game mode92Setting65Progression65
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Steam
#3Old School RuneScape
79
iRank81
Old School RuneScape
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlinePvPOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 83%· 20KIGDB77· 1
Year 2013Dev JagexOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Both are sandbox MMORPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and co op, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Ultima Online: tone.

Released 16 years after Ultima Online.

Genre100World100Game mode90Setting67Visuals65Progression58
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Steam
#4Pokémon Go
52
iRank63
Pokémon Go
RPGMMORPG
MultiplayerOnlineOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric2D
IGDB63· 11
Year 2016Dev Niantic LabsOn Android · iOS

✓ If you enjoyed Ultima Online, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, single-player focus and visual third person, while skipping sandbox freedom

Released 19 years after Ultima Online.

Progression100Visuals81Game mode79Genre75Setting63World62
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#5Sky: Children of the Light
38
iRank85
Sky: Children of the Light
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerOnlineFantasySoloCo-op
Steam👍 87%· 23KIGDB82· 5OC82· 13
Year 2019Dev ThatGameCompany · NetEase GamesOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Ultima Online, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Ultima Online: tone and visuals.

Released 22 years after Ultima Online.

Genre75Game mode67Setting63Tone0Visuals0
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