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Within the “Dark” category, the closest game to Ultima Online is New World: Aeternum — scoring 82/100 on our similarity scale. Guild Wars and The Elder Scrolls® Online follow close behind.
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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.
✓ Same family of sandbox MMORPGs: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and co op, while skipping combat magic
Where it drifts furthest from Ultima Online: visuals and combat.
Released 24 years after Ultima Online.
✓ Shared with Ultima Online: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and dark, oppressive atmosphere
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, historical setting and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping sandbox freedom
Where it drifts furthest from Ultima Online: visuals.
Released 8 years after Ultima Online.
✓ If you enjoyed Ultima Online, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and dark, oppressive atmosphere
≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom
Includes The Elder Scrolls Online base game and the Morrowind Chapter. Join over 10 million players in the award-winning online multiplayer RPG and experience an ever-expanding story set across Tamriel.
Where it drifts furthest from Ultima Online: visuals.
Released 17 years after Ultima Online.
✓ If you enjoyed Ultima Online, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and dark, oppressive atmosphere
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, co op and skill tree progression, while skipping sandbox freedom
Where it drifts furthest from Ultima Online: progression.
✓ Like Ultima Online, it's known for deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and dark, oppressive atmosphere
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, combat tactical and loot and gear systems, while skipping sandbox freedom
The legendary MMORPG that defined the genre with vast worlds and epic adventures.
Where it drifts furthest from Ultima Online: visuals and combat.
Released 7 years after Ultima Online.
✓ Like Ultima Online, it's known for deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and dark, oppressive atmosphere
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, combat tactical and co op, while skipping sandbox freedom
Enter a world of danger and adventure with Dungeons & Dragons Online®, the free, award-winning, massively-multiplayer online game based on the beloved RPG that started it all.Key Features:Experience the Best Action Combat of Any Free MMORPG: Take control in combat and make every move count.
Where it drifts furthest from Ultima Online: visuals.
Released 15 years after Ultima Online.
✓ Shared with Ultima Online: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and dark, oppressive atmosphere
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, setting anime and single-player focus, while skipping sandbox freedom
Where it drifts furthest from Ultima Online: progression and setting.
Released 5 years after Ultima Online.
✓ Shared with Ultima Online: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and dark, oppressive atmosphere
≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and vibe casual, while skipping sandbox freedom
Where it drifts furthest from Ultima Online: progression and tone.
Released 6 years after Ultima Online.
✓ If you enjoyed Ultima Online, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and dark, oppressive atmosphere
≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and single-player focus, while skipping sandbox freedom
Explore seven vast, varied continents and the seas between them to find vibrant cultures, strange and fantastical beasts, and all the unexpected marvels waiting to be discovered.
Where it drifts furthest from Ultima Online: progression and combat.
Released 25 years after Ultima Online.
✓ If you enjoyed Ultima Online, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and dark, oppressive atmosphere
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping sandbox freedom
Where it drifts furthest from Ultima Online: visuals and combat.
Released 10 years after Ultima Online.
✓ Like Ultima Online, it's known for deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration
≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty, while skipping MMO world and community
The Golden Order has been broken. Rise, Tarnished, and be guided by grace to brandish the power of the Elden Ring and become an Elden Lord in the Lands Between. In the Lands Between ruled by Queen Marika the Eternal, the Elden Ring, the source of the Erdtree, has been shattered.
Where it drifts furthest from Ultima Online: visuals and tone.
Released 25 years after Ultima Online.
✓ If you enjoyed Ultima Online, expect deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic
≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, real-time strategy and horror setting, while skipping MMO world and community
Where it drifts furthest from Ultima Online: progression.
✓ Like Ultima Online, it's known for deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic
≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, MOBA team gameplay and battle royale tension, while skipping MMO world and community
Inspired by arena and player vs. player classics, such as League of Legends, Super Smash Brothers, and the Warcraft 3 Mod, Warlocks, Spellsworn is a PvP arena game in which you must use magic and quick reflexes to outsmart and obliterate your opponent.
Where it drifts furthest from Ultima Online: visuals.
Released 18 years after Ultima Online.