Games Like Black Desert

Throne and Liberty captures the essence of classic MMORPGs while introducing new gameplay elements, depth and excitement at every turn. Gather your guild, prepare for battle, and set forth for throne... and liberty!

Why similar: MMORPG 59% ★, PvP 12.7%, Crafting 6.7%, Open World 5.6%, Character Customization 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a modern open-world MMORPG structure with guild conflict, world bosses, large-scale PvP, and a sleek Korean MMO feel that overlaps heavily with Black Desert.

Albion Online is a fantasy sandbox MMORPG featuring a player-driven economy, classless combat system, and intense PvP battles. Explore a vast open world full of danger and opportunity. Grow your wealth, forge alliances, and leave your mark on the world of Albion.

Why similar: MMORPG 52% ★, Sandbox 13.8%, Crafting 11.7%, PvP 7.9%, Open World 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: If your favorite part of Black Desert is the player-driven economy, gathering, crafting, and open-world guild PvP, Albion pushes those sandbox systems even further.

Experience a thrilling action RPG set on the supernatural island of Aeternum. Forge your destiny on an adventure filled with danger and opportunity.

Why similar: MMORPG 56.9% ★, PvP 12.6%, Crafting 9.5%, Open World 7%, Sandbox 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its real-time combat, gathering-heavy progression, crafting, open-world exploration, and territory wars make it one of the closest Western alternatives to Black Desert.

Guild Wars 2 is an award-winning online roleplaying game with fast-paced action combat, deep character customization, and no subscription fee required. Choose from an arsenal of professions and weapons, explore a vast open world, compete in PVP modes and more. Join over 16 million players now!

Why similar: MMORPG 60.8% ★, PvP 11.3%, Crafting 10.6%, Character Customization 5.7%, Exploration 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its dynamic open world, frequent world bosses, exploration focus, and massive World vs World battles make it a great fit for players who love Black Desert’s scale.

Step into Nave, a vast fantasy sandbox world with a player-driven economy, persistent housing, and deep crafting systems. Engage in first-person, full-loot PvP combat with other players and perilous foes. Build, explore, and conquer in an unforgiving world. The land is yours—who will you become?

Why similar: MMORPG 33.1% ★, Sandbox 13.3%, Medieval 11.3%, PvP 10.8%, Crafting 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: This is a harsher first-person sandbox MMORPG with deep immersion, open-ended progression, crafting, and dangerous PvP that echoes Black Desert’s world-simulation side.

Every legend starts somewhere and in The Elder Scrolls Online, it starts with you. Join millions of players in an online, fantasy RPG set in a vast living Elder Scrolls world.

Why similar: MMORPG 52.3% ★, Action RPG 9.7%, Exploration 9.7%, PvP 9%, Open World 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a huge explorable fantasy world, strong crafting and side activities, world events, and a more quest-driven but still very expansive MMO experience.

Join over 30 million adventurers worldwide and take part in an epic and ever-changing FINAL FANTASY. Experience an unforgettable story, exhilarating battles, and a myriad of captivating environments to explore.

Why similar: MMORPG 52.9% ★, Crafting 12.5%, Action RPG 12%, Exploration 5.8%, Character Customization 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: While less sandboxy, it matches Black Desert’s long-term progression appeal with a giant world, robust professions, social systems, and a huge amount of PvE content.

Embark on an odyssey for the Lost Ark in a vast, vibrant world: explore new lands, seek out lost treasures, and test yourself in thrilling action combat in this action-packed free-to-play RPG.

Why similar: MMORPG 63.2% ★, Action RPG 18.9%, PvP 8.8%, Character Customization 4.5%, RPG 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: It shares Black Desert’s flashy action-RPG combat and gear-chase satisfaction, just in a more instanced and raid-focused MMO structure.

Vindictus is an Action RPG that delivers the highest level of combat mechanics and high-quality visuals. Featuring a fully interactive environment, dungeon objects and monsters become part of your arsenal. Experience unique, creative action gameplay that sets a new standard for online RPGs.

Why similar: MMORPG 66.9% ★, Action RPG 10.5%, PvP 6.7%, Character Customization 6.3%, RPG 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its weighty, skill-based action combat and boss-driven PvE capture the visceral fighting feel that makes Black Desert stand out.

MIR4 is a free-to-play open world K-fantasy MMORPG that can be cross-played on both PC and mobile devices. MIR4 is full of action and features numerous large scale clan PVP battles. Join now and become a legend.

Why similar: MMORPG 38.2% ★, War 17.4%, Action RPG 14.1%, PvP 13.5%, Open World 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: This Korean MMORPG overlaps with Black Desert in its open-world grinding, clan warfare, progression loops, and economy-minded long-term play.

Welcome to a vast, social sandbox MMO inspired by the legends of the medieval era. Here, myths are real, ghosts exist, and magic is unquestioned. Join thousands of players as you explore the land, build your home, forge your reputation, and craft your own stories. What world will you make?

Why similar: MMORPG 28.8% ★, Crafting 12.7%, Sandbox 12.7%, Medieval 12.5%, PvP 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its social sandbox design, emphasis on crafting and world-building, and slower immersive progression appeal to the same players who enjoy Black Desert’s non-combat depth.

RuneScape is a high fantasy open world MMORPG. Explore an ever changing and evolving living world where new challenges, skills, and quests await. Featuring unprecedented player freedom, you choose how to play, adventure, and grow.

Why similar: MMORPG 68.2% ★, PvP 9.7%, Open World 7.5%, Character Customization 5%, Exploration 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: If the life-skilling, trading, and endless progression side of Black Desert is what hooked you, RuneScape offers one of the deepest sandbox progression models on Steam.

Conqueror's Blade gives you a chance to be a true warlord. Commanding medieval troops in epic 15 vs. 15 siege battles, conquering cities with allies in the open world or fighting against players from all over the world – it's you who make the choice.

Why similar: MMORPG 27.2% ★, War 15.5%, Medieval 13.4%, Sandbox 12.2%, PvP 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses much more on warfare, but its medieval setting, guild politics, and siege-centered large-scale PvP line up well with Black Desert’s node war appeal.

A sandbox MMORPG that has pushed the boundaries on what it means to be open world and stood the test of time. Dig, mine, shape the world around you and make your lasting mark!

Why similar: MMORPG 43.6% ★, Sandbox 30.3%, PvP 8.8%, Crafting 7.2%, RPG 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is a pure sandbox MMORPG built around crafting, terraforming, economy, and persistent-world living, making it a strong match for Black Desert’s life-skill audience.

The best retro fantasy MMORPG on the planet. Old School is RuneScape but… older! This is the open world you know and love, but as it was in 2007. Saying that, it’s even better than that – Old School is shaped by you, its players, with regular new content, fixes and expansions voted for by the fans!

Why similar: MMORPG 67% ★, PvP 11.7%, Exploration 5.5%, Character Customization 5.4%, Open World 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: It scratches the same long-form MMO lifestyle itch with open-ended skilling, economy play, PvP options, and a player-defined progression path.

Neverwinter is a free, action MMORPG based on the acclaimed Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying game. Epic stories, action combat and classic roleplaying await those heroes courageous enough to enter the fantastic world of Neverwinter!

Why similar: MMORPG 73.4% ★, Action RPG 6.2%, PvP 6.1%, Open World 3.9%, RPG 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its action-oriented combat and cooperative fantasy MMO progression make it a solid pick if you mainly want fast combat and online character building.

Project: Gorgon is a fantasy MMORPG that allows you to forge your own path through exploration and discovery.

Why similar: MMORPG 67.7% ★, Sandbox 10.9%, Crafting 9%, RPG 6.4%, Open World 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the experimental sandbox spirit of Black Desert with unusual skill systems, deep professions, and a world that rewards curiosity over linear play.

The Void King is raising an army in secret. Death has chosen you as his champion to bring him down. Adventure & quest alongside your friends in this bizarre cross-platform MMORPG from the creators of the original, and comically-redundantly named... AdventureQuest! Weekly releases!

Why similar: MMORPG 41.2% ★, Action RPG 16.8%, PvP 14%, Exploration 8.4%, Character Customization 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is a lighter and more casual MMO, but it still offers open-world adventuring, classes, bosses, and cooperative progression in a persistent fantasy setting.

Join the world’s greatest fellowship of players in the award-winning online re-creation of J. R. R. Tolkien’s legendary Middle-earth.

Why similar: MMORPG 68.7% ★, Open World 6.8%, PvP 6.3%, Exploration 6.1%, Character Customization 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is more traditional in combat, but its sprawling world, crafting, professions, and long-term MMO immersion make it a good fit for exploration-focused Black Desert players.

MMORPG full of details that create a unique immersion and the spirit of adventure! Play your role in the life-filled medieval world controlled by players.

Why similar: MMORPG 30.6% ★, Sandbox 19.6%, Crafting 15.7%, Medieval 13.9%, PvP 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: This leans harder into survival, but its open-world sandboxing, crafting, base-building, and PvP give it a familiar player-driven feel.

Explore a PvE-focused fantasy MMORPG built for meaningful group play and deliberate progression that still rewards solo adventurers. Confront dangerous, unique enemies and forge lasting friendships in the world of Embers Adrift.

Why similar: MMORPG 48.4% ★, Medieval 20.3%, Sandbox 16.2%, Magic 4.1%, First-Person 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its slower-paced open-world MMORPG design emphasizes immersion, grouping, and world travel in a way that can appeal to Black Desert players who enjoy living in the game world.

Over 20 years of legendary space battles! Explore a massive living universe of danger and opportunity in a challenging and highly rewarding space adventure. Fight, trade, build, and connect with a universe driven and shaped directly by players.

Why similar: Sandbox 32.6%, PvP 25.6%, Exploration 18.8%, Open World 10.3%, Character Customization 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: The setting is completely different, but its player economy, guild politics, territorial warfare, and sandbox philosophy strongly mirror Black Desert’s systems-driven appeal.

Once Human is a multiplayer open-world survival game set in a strange, post-apocalyptic future. Unite with friends to fight monstrous enemies, uncover secret plots, compete for resources, and build your own territory. Once, you were merely human. Now, you have the power to remake the world.

Why similar: PvP 36.5%, MMORPG 36.3% ★, Open World 12.2%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, RPG 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It blends persistent online-world exploration, crafting, bosses, and progression systems in a way that can scratch the same always-online sandbox itch.

Conan Exiles Enhanced is an open world survival game set in the mythical lands of Hyboria, now fully upgraded to Unreal Engine 5 with stunning visuals and improved performance. SURVIVE, BUILD, and DOMINATE alone or with friends in a world brimming with adventure!

Why similar: Crafting 35.2%, Sandbox 25.7%, Open World 12.4%, PvP 11.7%, Exploration 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Though not a true MMORPG, it matches Black Desert’s sandbox instincts with crafting, exploration, base-building, clan conflict, and a dangerous world.

Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game

Why similar: Action RPG 74.1%, Character Customization 11.1%, RPG 9.8%, Action 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is much more sci-fi and mission-based, but its fast combat, grind-heavy progression, and long-term online build optimization will resonate with action-focused Black Desert fans.

STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ is a free-to-play MMORPG that puts you at the center of your own story-driven saga. Play as a Jedi, Sith, Bounty Hunter, or one of many other iconic STAR WARS roles in the galaxy far, far away over three thousand years before the classic films.

Why similar: MMORPG 63% ★, Action RPG 9.5%, PvP 9.2%, Character Customization 7.8%, Open World 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is more story-driven than Black Desert, but it still offers a large MMO world, group content, crafting, and long-term character progression for fantasy-MMO players open to sci-fi.

The Great Battle between Karus and El Morad has arrived to Steam! Pledge allegiance to one of the Nations and put your skills to the test in one of the best PvP system in the MMORPG universe!

Why similar: MMORPG 62.7% ★, War 10.4%, PvP 10.3%, Action RPG 6.1%, Open World 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: This classic faction-based MMORPG remains relevant for players who want straightforward grind progression and PvP-centric online competition.

Step into Guild Wars Reforged, the award-winning online roleplaying game enjoyed by millions, now re-energized with system enhancements and Steam Deck verified. Experience the complete saga— from the fall of Ascalon to the desperate stand against Nightfall. Your adventure is just getting started!

Why similar: MMORPG 38.6% ★, Crafting 13%, Action RPG 13%, Medieval 11.8%, Exploration 7%

Embark on an adventurous journey to explore the Quinfall universe. Be a part of unique battles and an immersive story with dozens of different professions in the depths of medieval times in an all-new MMORPG experience.

Why similar: MMORPG 32.7% ★, Medieval 13%, Action RPG 12.8%, Crafting 11.9%, PvP 10.6%

Bless Unleashed is an open-world online game that can be enjoyed with your friends and countless others. Venture out to engage in intense combat while exploring vast regions and treacherous dungeons.

Why similar: MMORPG 64% ★, Action RPG 12.9%, PvP 7.3%, Open World 7.1%, RPG 3.9%

Ashes of Creation is an old-school take on the modern MMORPG set in a living, reactive world where your choices shape civilization. In this PvX open world sandbox, players will build cities, forge empires, and lay siege to foes. Uncover the Ancients as you fight to reclaim the fallen world of Verra.

Why similar: MMORPG 42.3% ★, Crafting 16.4%, Action RPG 14.2%, Exploration 8.1%, Character Customization 4.7%

Step into an open-world action-adventure RPG set in ancient China. Uncover the secrets of your own identity as you rise from a humble village wanderer to the sword master of the imperial capital. Learn martial arts and build your reputation as a hero or a bringer of chaos in this free wuxia world.

Why similar: MMORPG 46.6% ★, Action RPG 27.2%, Open World 7.9%, Character Customization 7.6%, Action-Adventure 5.8%

“Sword of Justice” is sparking a rebellion against outdated RPG builds! This groundbreaking Open World MMO defies tradition with stunning visuals and an immersive, lifelike atmosphere that deeply influences the game world. Step into "The Pulsing Martial World" and experience its breath-taking allure

Why similar: MMORPG 47.6% ★, Action RPG 16.8%, PvP 9.2%, Exploration 5.9%, Open World 5.4%

Gloria Victis is an MMORPG with an emphasis on realism, set in a low-fantasy medieval open world. Enjoy MMO with skill-based non-target combat, open PVP with territory control, deep crafting system and player-driven economy – all that served with beautiful graphics and an immersive atmosphere.

Why similar: MMORPG 42.5% ★, Medieval 18.6%, Crafting 10.5%, PvP 10.2%, Sandbox 6.5%

Life is Feudal: Arden is a new free-to-play open-world MMORPG set in the Middle Ages, built on the foundation of Life is Feudal: MMO. Engage in thrilling PvP combat, navigate political intrigue, master a variety of professions and craft unique items. Forge your own path to power and greatness!

Why similar: MMORPG 40.9% ★, Sandbox 18%, Crafting 15.2%, Medieval 12.4%, PvP 6.7%

EverQuest® II is a deep fantasy MMORPG with over two decades of content, a thriving world, and ongoing expansions that keep Norrath growing. Create your hero and adventure through a massively rich, ever-evolving universe.

Why similar: MMORPG 61.3% ★, Crafting 16.9%, Exploration 5.4%, RPG 4%, Open World 3.8%

Dive into a world of epic adventure! Create your perfect hero thanks to a uniquely customizable class system. Collect, craft, and customize your gear. Go it alone or group up to challenge dungeons, raids, dynamic open-world content, and your fellow players.

Why similar: MMORPG 71.2% ★, Open World 6%, PvP 5.6%, Crafting 5.3%, Fantasy 3.5%

NosTale is a free-to-play anime action MMORPG which takes you on an exciting journey through a world full of mystery with your friends. More than 30 specialist classes and tons of loyal pets provide plenty of excitement and variety in PvP, PvE and raids

Why similar: MMORPG 75.4% ★, Action RPG 7.2%, PvP 6.4%, Open World 3.4%, RPG 2.9%

Fantasy comes alive in this vast yet cozy free-to-play MMORPG! Choose between 4 classes and 8 subclasses, explore hundreds of locations, thousands of quests, dive into varied PvE and PvP modes, enter the unique vibrant world, and trade with other players. Play, explore, fight and be victorious!

Why similar: MMORPG 46.6% ★, Crafting 15.3%, PvP 14.2%, Medieval 8.9%, Magic 5%

A strategy/action RPG. Create a character, engage in diplomacy, craft, trade and conquer new lands in a vast medieval sandbox. Raise armies to lead into battle and command and fight alongside your troops in massive real-time battles using a deep but intuitive skill-based combat system.

Why similar: War 30.3%, Medieval 30%, Sandbox 20%, Open World 6.8%, Character Customization 3.7%

A free-to-play MMORPG with crafting, building, landscaping, foraging, hunting, fishing, a dash of poetry, and open PvP combat,

Why similar: MMORPG 37.7% ★, Sandbox 16.5%, Crafting 13.6%, PvP 11.6%, Exploration 7%

2D MMORPG with PvP, guilds, bosses, sigils, and a vast world to explore!

Why similar: MMORPG 37.6% ★, Action RPG 16.2%, PvP 14.7%, Exploration 9.3%, Medieval 8.7%

You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The game is completely free and will never be pay-to-win.

Why similar: MMORPG 47.6% ★, Action RPG 25.7%, PvP 15.8%, Character Customization 5.5%, RPG 2.7%

Mortal Online is a first-person medieval fantasy MMORPG, set in a huge, open, unforgiving world. Choose your race, choose your playstyle, choose a profession, choose where to place your loyalties - if you have any...

Why similar: MMORPG 31.9% ★, Sandbox 21.3%, Medieval 13.3%, PvP 11.7%, Crafting 8.6%

Start your heroic saga today in a world full of magic and excitement: Choose your race, build a home and discover the fantastic world of Taborea in the classic free-to-play MMO!

Why similar: MMORPG 60.1% ★, Action RPG 10.8%, PvP 9.4%, Exploration 3.6%, Character Customization 3.6%

A free-to-play action MMORPG featuring solo adventure, co-op battles, and intense online PvP in a vast multiplayer world. Strengthen your character through RPG progression, collect powerful gear, and carve out your own path through war and exploration.

Why similar: MMORPG 36.9% ★, War 14.7%, Action RPG 13.3%, PvP 13.1%, Crafting 11.1%

Step into the vibrant, ever-evolving world of Red Dead Online and experience life in frontier America. Chase down bounties, battle outlaw gangs and other players, hunt, fish and trade, search for exotic treasures, run Moonshine, and much more to discover in a world of astounding depth and detail.

Why similar: MMORPG 37.1% ★, PvP 26.4%, Open World 19.8%, Character Customization 9.4%, Action 4%

Classic free-to-play open-world MMORPG with grind, PvP, and a risky upgrade system up to +10. Level 1–100 with no resets. 33 maps. Crossplay for PC & mobile (Android beta).

Why similar: MMORPG 46.9% ★, Sandbox 13.4%, PvP 11.4%, Medieval 9.9%, Exploration 6.2%

Dark and Light is a vast sandbox survival RPG set in a world dominated by powerful elemental forces. Find your way in a meticulously crafted world, featuring breathtaking landscapes, a wide variety of mythical creatures, and limitless possibility to craft, build, and unlock dozens of powerful weapons, spells, and skills.

Why similar: MMORPG 33.6% ★, Sandbox 24.6%, Crafting 9.3%, Open World 8%, Medieval 7.3%

Experience the hardcore reality of the Middle Ages. Master survival, engage in deep-rooted RPG elements, navigate a bustling economy, build communities, and employ diplomatic strategy to thrive in Abella's vast expanse.

Why similar: MMORPG 37.2% ★, Medieval 16.2%, Sandbox 15%, Crafting 13.6%, PvP 13%