What is the best game similar to WildStar?

The closest game to WildStar is Once Human, scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. They share 12 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and shooter. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like WildStar?

The three closest games to WildStar are: 1. Once Human (93/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. Mass Effect 3 (87/100, 11 shared attributes) 3. Daemon X Machina (85/100, 11 shared attributes). All share WildStar's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 15 dimensions.

Is Mass Effect 3 similar to WildStar?

Yes, very much so — Mass Effect 3 scores 87/100 similarity to WildStar. They share 11 attributes, including deep RPG systems and shooter. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What RPG games are similar to WildStar?

The best RPG games similar to WildStar are Once Human, Mass Effect 3, Daemon X Machina and Watch Dogs: Legion. All share the RPG genre alongside other key WildStar attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and shooter.

How is similarity to WildStar calculated?

We compare WildStar against every game in our catalog using 15 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 WildStar experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

Are there free games similar to WildStar?

Yes — SMITE® and World of Tanks Blitz are free and score well on similarity to WildStar. They're a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

WildStar is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat in quite the same way. We compared WildStar against over 6,700 titles across 15 gameplay attributes and found 50 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Once Human, Mass Effect 3 and Daemon X Machina lead the list, with Once Human reaching a 93/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes WildStar special.

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Top games similar to WildStar

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to WildStar. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1Once HumanClosest overall match

iRank79

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 78%· 173KIGDB85· 2OC74· 16

Year 2024Dev Starry StudioOn Xbox · Android · PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and shooter

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, survival mechanics and turn-based strategy, while skipping melee combat

A free-to-play open-world survival shooter: gather, build a base, and fight creatures spawned by an alien substance, solo or in co-op. The setting is genuinely eerie and the building is deep. Long-term players' complaints are consistent and are about the economy rather than the world — the cash shop drives progression, and seasonal patches have repeatedly reset or devalued what established players had already built.

Released 10 years after WildStar.

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#2Mass Effect 3Closest on combat

iRank81

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeSci-FiSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 76%· 2.7KIGDB91· 14

Year 2012Dev BioWare · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, shooter and third-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, first-person shooting and roguelike runs, while skipping open world exploration

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode80Progression71Setting53

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opPvPMeleeSci-FiSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 85%· 6.8KIGDB71· 10OC70· 106

Year 2019Dev Marvelous First Studio · XSEED GamesOn PC · Switch

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, shooter and third-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, setting anime and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping open world exploration

Released 5 years after WildStar.

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#4Watch Dogs: LegionClosest on world

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 57%· 12KIGDB81· 13OC74· 185

Year 2020Dev Ubisoft Toronto · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, shooter and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with first-person shooting, roguelike runs and stealth mechanics, while skipping PvP competition

Where it drifts furthest from WildStar: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for WildStar.

Released 6 years after WildStar.

Genre100World100Visuals100Game mode82Progression80Combat51

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 57%· 8.3KIGDB77· 19OC72· 111

Year 2016Dev Capcom Game Studio Vancouver, Inc. · CapcomOn PC · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, shooter and third-person shooting

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from WildStar: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for WildStar.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode79Progression79World65

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 20KRAWG👍 72%· 530MC83IGDB82· 4

Year 2012Dev Robot EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and third-person shooting

≠ Where it differs: brings tower defense planning, precision platforming and combat magic, while skipping open world exploration

The game takes place a few days after the events of the first part of Orcs must die!. The Sorceress is trying to escape from the crowd. And suddenly, mysteriously, a massive split opens up next to her.

Where it drifts furthest from WildStar: setting and combat.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode81Combat40Setting0

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 67%· 34KIGDB73· 13OC68· 188

Year 2020Dev Eidos Montréal · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for WildStar.

Released 6 years after WildStar.

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#8Mass Effect: Andromeda

iRank73

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opSci-FiThird PersonSolo

IGDB73· 23OC72· 180

Year 2017Dev BioWare Montréal · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, shooter and third-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: setting space and single-player focus, while skipping open world exploration

Released 3 years after WildStar.

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#9AnthemClosest on setting

iRank61

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opSci-FiThird Person

IGDB60· 15OC61· 158

Year 2019Dev BioWare · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, shooter and third-person shooting.

≠ Missing: open world exploration.

Released 5 years after WildStar.

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#10Enshrouded

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 86%· 101KOC77· 20

Year 2024Dev Keen GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from WildStar: setting and progression.

Released 10 years after WildStar.

Genre100Combat100Game mode82World71Visuals68Progression48

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Steam

#11The First Descendant

iRank50

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opSci-FiThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 57%· 111KIGDB30· 1OC56· 24

Year 2024Dev Nexon Games · Nexon KoreaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and shooter

≠ Stands apart with single-player focus, while skipping open world exploration

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for WildStar.

Released 10 years after WildStar.

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#12Monster Hunter WildsClosest on progression

iRank74

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 48%· 318KRAWG👍 78%· 36MC90IGDB87· 6OC89· 203

Year 2025Dev CapcomPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Monster Hunter Wilds. The next generation in the genre defining series. Launching in 2025 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC/Steam.

Where it drifts furthest from WildStar: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for WildStar.

Released 11 years after WildStar.

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#13SMITE®Closest on game mode

iRank72

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineMeleeThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 79%· 120KRAWG👍 40%· 802MC83IGDB78· 4OC81· 29

Year 2015Dev Hi-Rez StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, MOBA team gameplay and MMO world and community, while skipping shooter

Smite is a free-to-play MOBA game developed by Hi-Rez Studios. Gods from multiple mythologies serve as playable characters in the game. Each god has three base abilities, one ultimate ability, and one passive ability.

Where it drifts furthest from WildStar: setting.

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#14World of Tanks Blitz

iRank63

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 78%· 152KRAWG👍 30%· 261MC76

Year 2014Dev Wargaming Group · WargamingPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, shooter and third-person shooting

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, competitive edge and combat tactical, while skipping adventure storytelling

World of Tanks Blitz is a cross-platform action game, aiming at fierce tank combat. ###Gameplay<h3/> The game allows 7v7 battles. The teams are forming randomly, so there can be tanks from different classes (light, medium, heavy and destroyers) and countries (German, UK, USA, and others). The player has to either destroy enemies’ units or capture the neutral base.

Where it drifts furthest from WildStar: setting and combat.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode98Combat27Setting0

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 78%· 8.7KIGDB81· 9

Year 2010Dev Blue Castle Games · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from WildStar: setting.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode80Progression61World59

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Complete list of WildStar alternatives

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with WildStar, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

Deadpool

RPG · Action RPG

Attack on Titan

RPG · Action RPG

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2

RPG · Action RPG

Gotham Knights

RPG · Action RPG

Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT

RPG · Action RPG

LEGO Marvel's Avengers

RPG · Action RPG

LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens

RPG · Action RPG

Assassin's Creed Unity

RPG · Action RPG

LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes

RPG · Action RPG

Lord of the Rings: War in the North

RPG · Action RPG

Batman: Arkham Origins

RPG · Action RPG

LEGO® The Incredibles

RPG · Action RPG

LEGO The Hobbit

RPG · Adventure

The Haunted: Hells Reach

RPG · Action RPG

As Dusk Falls

RPG · Adventure

LEGO® Batman™: The Videogame

RPG · Action RPG

LEGO Batman Trilogy

RPG · Action RPG

Astral Chain

RPG · Action RPG

LEGO City Undercover

RPG · Action RPG

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance

RPG · Adventure

Biomutant

RPG · Action RPG

Brütal Legend

RPG · Action RPG

The Baconing

RPG · Action RPG

State of Decay 2

RPG · Survival

Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse

RPG · Action RPG

Skara - The Blade Remains

RPG · Action RPG

Honkai Impact 3rd

RPG · Action RPG

Yakuza 3

RPG · Action RPG

Dauntless

RPG · Action RPG

Nioh

RPG · Action RPG

Panzar

RPG · MMO

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2

RPG · Action RPG

DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue

RPG · Action RPG

The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me

RPG · Action RPG

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

RPG · Action RPG

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to WildStar?: The closest game to WildStar is Once Human, scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. They share 12 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and shooter. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like WildStar?: The three closest games to WildStar are: 1. Once Human (93/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. Mass Effect 3 (87/100, 11 shared attributes) 3. Daemon X Machina (85/100, 11 shared attributes). All share WildStar's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 15 dimensions.
Is Mass Effect 3 similar to WildStar?: Yes, very much so — Mass Effect 3 scores 87/100 similarity to WildStar. They share 11 attributes, including deep RPG systems and shooter. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to WildStar?: The best RPG games similar to WildStar are Once Human, Mass Effect 3, Daemon X Machina and Watch Dogs: Legion. All share the RPG genre alongside other key WildStar attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and shooter.
How is similarity to WildStar calculated?: We compare WildStar against every game in our catalog using 15 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 WildStar experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to WildStar?: Yes — SMITE® and World of Tanks Blitz are free and score well on similarity to WildStar. They're a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.