12 Magic games like World of Warcraft that you should try

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We filtered the 42 games similar to World of Warcraft down to the 12 that fit the “Magic” category. Dungeons & Dragons Online, Dofus and Tibia top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to World of Warcraft.

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The best magic games like World of Warcraft

12 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to World of Warcraft. 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.

#1Dungeons & Dragons Online

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineTacticalMagicDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeLootThird 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: melee combat, co op and free to play, while skipping PvP competition

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#2Dofus

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineMagicTacticalFantasy

Steam👍 74%· 552IGDB70· 1

Year 2004Dev Ankama GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, ranged combat and setting anime, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#3Tibia

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPMagicDarkFantasySkill 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 ranged combat, co op and visual isometric, while skipping open world exploration

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#4The Elder Scrolls® Online

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPMagicDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 81%· 160KRAWG👍 63%· 134MC71IGDB70· 16OC71· 54

Year 2014Dev Zenimax Online Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~19hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping combat tactical

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPMagicDarkFantasyThird Person

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Year 2005Dev ArenaNet · NCSOFTOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, ranged combat and historical setting, while skipping open world exploration

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#6FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineMagicOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 87%· 84KRAWG👍 86%· 87MC82IGDB85· 9

Year 2010Dev Square EnixOn PC · PS

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

≠ Its own twist: JRPG narrative and systems, action RPG combat and strong narrative focus, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPMagicDarkFantasySkill TreeLootThird 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 strong narrative focus, while skipping open world exploration

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPMagicOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill Tree

Steam👍 74%· 4.1KIGDB70· 1

Year 2008Dev NEXON KOREA · NexonPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Same family of theme park MMORPGs: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, vibe casual and melee combat, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPMagicOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 52%· 7.3KIGDB94· 1

Year 2013On PC

✓ Like World of Warcraft, it's known for deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and melee combat, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#10RuneScape

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPMagicOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 82%· 27K

Year 2001Dev JagexOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed World of Warcraft, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

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

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineMagicOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 74%· 93KIGDB75· 5

Year 2019Dev Pearl AbyssOn iOS · Android

✓ Like World of Warcraft, it's known for deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

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

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#12Spellsworn

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MultiplayerOnlinePvPMagicDarkFantasy

Steam👍 89%· 1.5KRAWG👍 46%· 25

Year 2015Dev Frogsong StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Linux

✓ Like World of Warcraft, 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

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Steam

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