7 Tactical 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 7 that fit the “Tactical” category. Dungeons & Dragons Online, Dofus and Neverwinter top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to World of Warcraft.

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The best tactical games like World of Warcraft

7 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

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPTacticalOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 77%· 39KIGDB73· 11OC74· 34

Year 2013Dev Cryptic Studios · Perfect World EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat, melee combat and co op, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#4Star Wars: The Old Republic

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPTacticalOpen WorldFantasySkill TreeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 73KIGDB85· 7

Year 2011Dev BioWare Austin · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

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

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

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPTacticalOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

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

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

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

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and sandbox world, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#6WAKFU

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineTacticalOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 76%· 11KRAWG👍 44%· 127MC76

Year 2014Dev Ankama Studio · Ankama GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, turn-based strategy and vibe casual, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

PvPMultiplayerOnlineTacticalFantasy

Steam👍 77%· 885RAWG👍 12%· 34

Year 2014Dev Desert Owl GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, card game strategy and co op, while skipping adventure storytelling

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