Games Like Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues

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

Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 41.1%, MMORPG 32.1% ★, RPG 10.5%, Sandbox 4.7%, Crafting 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the old-school, exploration-heavy spirit and deep skill-based progression found in classic RPGs.

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 35.5% ★, Massively Multiplayer 19%, Sandbox 8.6%, Open World 8.2%, Crafting 7%

Why You'll Like It: It features a player-driven economy and sandbox mechanics that emphasize crafting and gathering in a persistent world.

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 30% ★, Massively Multiplayer 12.8%, Sandbox 11%, Medieval 9%, Crafting 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides a hardcore, open-world sandbox experience with a focus on player-driven consequences and medieval realism.

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 34.4% ★, Massively Multiplayer 20.2%, Open World 7.9%, RPG 7.7%, Fantasy 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a vast, persistent fantasy world with deep lore and extensive questing that mirrors the narrative focus of the seed game.

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% ★, Sandbox 11.2%, Crafting 10.8%, Medieval 10.7%, PvP 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on social interaction, player-built housing, and community-driven world-building in a medieval 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 39.4% ★, Massively Multiplayer 23.9%, Open World 8.3%, Fantasy 6.9%, RPG 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a classic MMORPG experience with a strong emphasis on world-building and immersive fantasy storytelling.

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 31.3% ★, Massively Multiplayer 20.3%, Medieval 12.1%, Open World 7.5%, Crafting 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on a low-fantasy, medieval setting with a heavy emphasis on player-driven conflict and territory control.

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 26% ★, Massively Multiplayer 25.9%, Sandbox 16.5%, RPG 7.6%, PvE 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game is a deep sandbox simulation that prioritizes complex crafting, terraforming, and player-built structures.

Enter a world of danger and adventure with Dungeons & Dragons Online® based on the beloved RPG that started it all.

Why similar: MMORPG 35.3% ★, Massively Multiplayer 21.7%, Dragons 10.1% ★, RPG 7.8%, Fantasy 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes dungeon-crawling and character-building mechanics that feel very similar to traditional tabletop RPG roots.

Welcome to EverQuest® - the original fantasy MMORPG. Explore huge worlds, fight challenging foes, and grow your character with friends. Discover why players have quested, grouped, and raided in Norrath for more than two decades.

Why similar: MMORPG 43.4% ★, Massively Multiplayer 32.5%, RPG 9.4%, Fantasy 6%, Sandbox 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: As a foundational pillar of the genre, it provides the same deep, group-oriented fantasy RPG experience that influenced the seed game.

Enter a magical, 3D fantasy world filled with hundreds of unique locales, immersive lore, and exciting quests -- and it's all free to play. Join thousands of players from around the world, and be part of a one of a kind community.

Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 29.9%, MMORPG 22.5% ★, RPG 8.1%, Sandbox 7.1%, Crafting 7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a friendly, crafting-focused MMORPG experience with a strong emphasis on community and social gameplay.

Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen is a deeply social high fantasy MMORPG that challenges its players and rewards effort. Join the denizens of Terminus to uncover the mysteries of a world divided by Celestial loyalty… and betrayal.

Why similar: MMORPG 41.5% ★, Massively Multiplayer 22.2%, RPG 10.7%, Fantasy 6.1%, Adventure 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on challenging, group-based gameplay and a return to the classic, immersive fantasy RPG experience.

This massive online sandbox RPG features elements of magic, spellcasting, building, exploring and crafting. As a newly minted apprentice of the magic arts, you will set off to the dangerous world of Ignus. Tame mighty beasts, forge alliances, explore uncharted territories or fight for dominance!

Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 23.9%, MMORPG 17.4% ★, Open World 10.2%, Sandbox 10%, Dragons 7.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: It combines magic-based combat with extensive building and crafting in a large open-world sandbox.

Enter a unique science fantasy MMORPG and dive into a unique organic living world !

Why similar: MMORPG 30.3% ★, Massively Multiplayer 20.9%, Sandbox 10.9%, Open World 6.8%, PvP 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its unique, skill-based progression system and persistent, evolving world offer a distinct RPG experience.

Hardcore and realistic; LiF is a Medieval multiplayer sandbox RPG, with free terraforming, a rich crafting system and preset and modular building construction. With engaging survival aspects, no target physics-based combat and a unique formation system - along with numerous other features - LiF is not for the faint of heart!

Why similar: Medieval 17.8%, Crafting 15.6%, Sandbox 15.4%, MMORPG 14.7% ★, Open World 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a realistic, medieval sandbox experience where players must work together to build and maintain settlements.

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: Massively Multiplayer 22.2%, MMORPG 20.3% ★, Sandbox 11.9%, Crafting 9.1%, Medieval 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on survival, crafting, and building in a persistent, top-down sandbox world.

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: Massively Multiplayer 24.8%, MMORPG 18.6% ★, Sandbox 12.5%, Open World 9.4%, Dragons 6.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a high-fantasy sandbox experience with survival elements and a focus on taming and building.

Played by over 20 million Adventurers - Black Desert Online is an open-world, action MMORPG. Experience intense, action-packed combat, battle massive world bosses, fight alongside friends to siege and conquer castles, and train in professions such as fishing, trading, crafting, cooking, and more!

Why similar: MMORPG 34.6% ★, Sandbox 15%, Crafting 13.3%, Medieval 13.1%, PvP 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers an incredibly deep crafting and economy system that appeals to players who enjoy complex sandbox management.

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: Massively Multiplayer 19.3%, Crafting 17.8%, Open World 15.3%, Sandbox 13.6%, Multiplayer 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: While more survival-focused, its deep building mechanics and open-world sandbox elements align well with the seed game's goals.

Eldevin is the award winning indie story-driven Free to Play MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game) from Hunted Cow Studios. Join thousands of other players and explore the mystical lands of Eldevin.

Why similar: MMORPG 40.5% ★, Massively Multiplayer 33%, RPG 9.8%, Open World 6.3%, Crafting 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a traditional, story-rich MMORPG experience with a focus on classic questing and character growth.

A brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players, set in a procedurally-generated purgatory inspired by viking culture. Battle, build, and conquer your way to a saga worthy of Odin’s patronage!

Why similar: Crafting 22.8%, Open World 17.4%, Sandbox 16.3%, Co-op 14.5%, Multiplayer 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: While not a traditional MMORPG, its focus on building, crafting, and exploration in a persistent world resonates with sandbox fans.

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 41% ★, Massively Multiplayer 21.7%, RPG 6.9%, Dragons 4.8% ★, Open World 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It brings the Dungeons & Dragons ruleset to life with a focus on narrative-driven quests and classic fantasy adventure.

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 43.1% ★, Massively Multiplayer 21.8%, Open World 7.7%, Fantasy 6.7%, RPG 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a classic fantasy MMORPG experience with dynamic world events that keep the environment feeling alive.

Reign of Guilds — the spiritual successor to the old-school fantasy where steel, magic, and skill decide your fate. Inspired by the legacy of Ultima Online and EverQuest.

Why similar: MMORPG 24.2% ★, Massively Multiplayer 17%, Medieval 10.2%, Crafting 9.9%, PvP 7.3%

Tree of Savior(abbreviated as TOS thereafter) is an MMORPG in which you embark on a journey to search for the goddesses in the world of chaos. Fairy-tale like colors accompanied with beautiful graphics in TOS will have you reminiscing about precious moments all throughout the game.

Why similar: MMORPG 29.3% ★, Massively Multiplayer 19.4%, Co-op 7.3%, PvP 7%, PvE 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its isometric perspective and deep class-customization system provide a nostalgic RPG feel.

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 37.8% ★, Massively Multiplayer 20.4%, Open World 7.6%, PvP 6.3%, RPG 5.8%

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: Massively Multiplayer 26%, MMORPG 20.9% ★, Sandbox 12.7%, Open World 9.5%, Medieval 7.6%

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 34.7% ★, Sandbox 13.9%, Crafting 11.2%, Massively Multiplayer 9.6%, Medieval 9.3%

Wild Terra Online is a sandbox RPG, in a completely player-controlled medieval world. You will have to survive in a forest full of predators, build a shelter and improve your crafts skills, tame animals and fight for treasures. You can become anyone and do whatever you want!

Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 27.8%, MMORPG 19.1% ★, Sandbox 14.4%, Crafting 8.5%, Open World 8%

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 37.1% ★, Massively Multiplayer 29%, Crafting 8.9%, RPG 8.4%, Fantasy 4.9%

Winds of Valen is a free fantasy sandbox MMORPG. Experience old-school progression where every level, skill, and drop is earned through effort. Train your combat, mining, and smithing skills, and hunt for rare and unique items in a seamless open world filled with danger and discovery.

Why similar: MMORPG 33% ★, Massively Multiplayer 22.6%, Medieval 7.3%, Sandbox 6.9%, Open World 6.9%

Therian Saga is a MMORPG that tries to stand out of the crowd by offering a compelling storytelling surrounded by a massive mathematical set of rules that define the world your hero will evolve in. It could be said that it borrows elements from old-time MUD games, strategy games and even tabletops RPG.

Why similar: MMORPG 28.1% ★, Massively Multiplayer 25.2%, Crafting 13.3%, RPG 7.6%, Open World 6.6%

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 30% ★, Massively Multiplayer 17.8%, Medieval 11.5%, Sandbox 11.1%, Crafting 9.6%

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 30% ★, Massively Multiplayer 20.5%, Sandbox 7.8%, Open World 6.5%, RPG 5.7%

Aberoth is a fantasy massively multiplayer online role playing game with charming retro graphics and tons of freedom.

Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 34.8%, MMORPG 25.4% ★, Open World 10.9%, RPG 10.1%, Adventure 4.9%

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 29.5% ★, Massively Multiplayer 20.2%, Dragons 11% ★, Medieval 10.9%, Sandbox 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 36.5% ★, Crafting 10.5%, PvP 8.6%, Co-op 8.2%, Fantasy 7.4%

Wurm Unlimited is the standalone version of the fantasy sandbox world Wurm Online, the MMORPG where the players are in charge! A pioneer in the ideas of player influence, crafting and adventure, it is now one of the most deep and feature packed true sandbox experiences available.

Why similar: MMORPG 17.9% ★, Sandbox 17.6%, Crafting 14.7%, Open World 10.6%, RPG 8.7%

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: Massively Multiplayer 28%, MMORPG 23.6% ★, RPG 8.6%, PvP 6.5%, Crafting 6.2%

Valnir Rok is a multiplayer survival roleplaying game in a Viking setting with quests by bestselling author Giles Kristian. Explore a huge open world, craft items, cook meals, build houses and found clan cities. Raid other clans or place bounties. Pray to the gods and survive.

Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 27.7%, MMORPG 19% ★, Open World 12.2%, RPG 9%, Crafting 6.7%

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 32.6% ★, Massively Multiplayer 23.3%, Open World 8.5%, PvP 5.6%, RPG 5.5%

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 40.6% ★, Massively Multiplayer 16.9%, Open World 9.6%, RPG 8.4%, Multiplayer 4.8%

Age of Conan: Unchained is an award-winning and critically acclaimed massively multiplayer online game set in the sexy, savage and brutal world of Conan the Barbarian. Tread in the footsteps of the greatest fantasy hero of all time, and explore the vast reaches of Hyboria.

Why similar: MMORPG 33% ★, Massively Multiplayer 24.3%, RPG 7%, Fantasy 6.3%, PvE 6.2%

DK Online, a fantasy-themed classic MMORPG, invites you to combat monsters, engage in intense PvP, and prove your skills by leveling up. You can magically transform your look into stylish characters. Conquer achievements and explore a vast world as a Dragon Knight. Massive rewards await you!

Why similar: MMORPG 28.6% ★, Massively Multiplayer 20.7%, PvP 7.6%, Medieval 7.2%, RPG 6.3%

RPG MO is a nostalgic MMORPG that reminds of Ultima and Runescape Classic.

Why similar: MMORPG 37.5% ★, Massively Multiplayer 25.7%, RPG 8.8%, Sandbox 7.2%, Crafting 6.2%

Mist Legacy gives you a new way to experience the thrills and adventures of an MMORPG. Handcrafted by a small team of passionate developers, the game features an easy to play top-down world, turn-based combat and a skill-based progression system. Try our game for free. We hope you like it!

Why similar: MMORPG 33.6% ★, Massively Multiplayer 20.3%, Crafting 12%, Open World 6.7%, PvP 6.7%

Heartwood Online is a cross-platform free-to-play MMO. Explore a vast world filled with adventure where you choose your own path. Immerse yourself in crafting, trade, PvP & PvE battles, guilds, politics, and a thriving player economy.

Why similar: MMORPG 37.6% ★, Massively Multiplayer 22%, Crafting 8.4%, PvE 7%, Medieval 6.8%

Realm of Simplicity is an indie-developed open world MMORPG set in a medieval fantasy where you will embark on your own adventure. Complete quests, master your skills, trade loot with others or befriend them in a party to conquer the mightiest of monsters!

Why similar: MMORPG 36.9% ★, Massively Multiplayer 23.2%, Medieval 12.4%, RPG 11.8%, PvE 5.8%

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 46.6% ★, Massively Multiplayer 17.3%, RPG 7.4%, Crafting 7.1%, PvP 6.7%

Fantasy Tales Online is a retro MMORPG where you must form parties, collect gear, fight through dungeons and defeat bosses. Featuring puzzles, a rich item system and complex encounters. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill grindfest MMO title!

Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 42.2%, MMORPG 36.3% ★, RPG 11%, Open World 3.4%, Fantasy 3%

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 38.9% ★, Massively Multiplayer 23.6%, Open World 9%, RPG 6.3%, Fantasy 5%