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WAKFU is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, vibe casual and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 19 gameplay attributes and found 42 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. EVE Online, Old School RuneScape and Tera lead the list, with EVE Online reaching a 91/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes WAKFU special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

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Year 2014Dev Ankama Studio

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The closest game to WAKFU is EVE Online — scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. Old School RuneScape and Tera follow close behind.

#1EVE Online91 #2Old School RuneScape88 #3Tera88 #4Albion Online86 #5RuneScape85

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42 similar games found

91

iRank71

EVE Online

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeTacticalOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationIsometricFree to Play

Steam👍 73%· 39KRAWG👍 49%· 365MC88IGDB79· 3

Year 2003Dev CCPPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, setting space and setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling

#2Old School RuneScape

88

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Old School RuneScape

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationIsometricFree to Play

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 strong narrative focus, PvP competition and skill tree progression, while skipping turn-based strategy

88

iRank77

Tera

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyAnimeExplorationFree to Play

Steam👍 79%· 15KIGDB73· 5

Year 2011Dev Bluehole Studio · En Masse EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

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

#4Albion Online

86

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Albion Online

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationIsometricFree to Play

Steam👍 79%· 91KIGDB88· 4OC79· 10

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

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, deep simulation and setting medieval, while skipping adventure storytelling

85

iRank82

RuneScape

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeCasualOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationIsometricFree to Play

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 puzzle design, strong narrative focus and combat magic, while skipping turn-based strategy

86

iRank74

Black Desert

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExploration

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 action RPG combat, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping turn-based strategy

87

iRank61

Trove

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeCasualSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFree to Play

Steam👍 80%· 93KRAWG👍 24%· 474MC65IGDB62· 1OC67· 12

Year 2015Dev Trion WorldsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, precision platforming and procedural generation, while skipping combat tactical

86

iRank66

ArcheAge

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationFree to Play

Steam👍 52%· 7.3KIGDB94· 1

Year 2013On PC

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

≠ Its own twist: combat magic, PvP competition and crafting mechanics, while skipping turn-based strategy

#9New World: Aeternum

82

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New World: Aeternum

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 67%· 297KIGDB76· 7OC72· 66

Year 2021Dev Amazon GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and PvP competition, while skipping turn-based strategy

#10Sky: Children of the Light

76

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Sky: Children of the Light

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineCasualFantasyFree to Play

Steam👍 87%· 23KIGDB82· 5OC82· 13

Year 2019Dev ThatGameCompany · NetEase GamesOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed WAKFU, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, single-player focus and visual third person, while skipping sandbox freedom

Steam PS Nintendo

73

iRank84

Palia

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineCasualFantasyExplorationFree to Play

Steam👍 86%· 42KIGDB87· 2OC78· 10

Year 2023Dev Singularity 6On Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Shared with WAKFU: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, cozy, relaxing feel and single-player focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

74

iRank73

Dofus

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opTacticalFantasyAnimeIsometricFree to Play

Steam👍 74%· 552IGDB70· 1

Year 2004Dev Ankama GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed WAKFU, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

#13Throne and Liberty

75

iRank69

Throne and Liberty

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineFantasyFree to Play

Steam👍 67%· 68KIGDB73· 2OC70· 32

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

✓ If you enjoyed WAKFU, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping sandbox freedom

72

iRank80

Aion

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineOpen WorldFantasyExploration

IGDB80· 1

Year 2008Dev NCSOFTOn PC

✓ Shared with WAKFU: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping sandbox freedom

#15Star Wars: The Old Republic

69

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Star Wars: The Old Republic

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeTacticalOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFree to Play

Steam👍 90%· 73KIGDB85· 7

Year 2011Dev BioWare Austin · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Shared with WAKFU: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping sandbox freedom

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to WAKFU?: The closest game to WAKFU is EVE Online, scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. They share 13 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like WAKFU?: The three closest games to WAKFU are: 1. EVE Online (91/100, 13 shared attributes) 2. Old School RuneScape (88/100, 13 shared attributes) 3. Tera (88/100, 14 shared attributes). All share WAKFU's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 42 candidates across 19 dimensions.
Is Old School RuneScape similar to WAKFU?: Yes, very much so — Old School RuneScape scores 88/100 similarity to WAKFU. They share 13 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 WAKFU?: The best RPG games similar to WAKFU are EVE Online, Old School RuneScape, Tera and Albion Online. All share the RPG genre alongside other key WAKFU attributes like deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom.
How is similarity to WAKFU calculated?: We compare WAKFU against every game in our catalog using 19 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 WAKFU experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to WAKFU?: Yes — Trove and Lost Ark are free and score well on similarity to WAKFU. They're a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.