Games Like STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™

It is four thousand years before the Galactic Empire and hundreds of Jedi Knights have fallen in battle against the ruthless Sith. You are the last hope of the Jedi Order. Can you master the awesome power of the Force on your quest to save the Republic? Or will you fall to the lure of the dark side?

Why similar: RPG 22%, Sci-fi 15.3%, Story Rich 12.5%, Party-Based RPG 12.1%, Choices Matter 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is the single-player foundation for SWTOR's era, delivering the same Old Republic setting, light-side/dark-side choices, companions, and cinematic BioWare storytelling.

In Star Trek Online, the Star Trek universe appears for the first time on a truly massive scale. Players take the captain's chair as they command their own starship and crew. Explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and new civilizations, and boldly go where no one has gone before.

Why similar: MMORPG 33.5% ★, Massively Multiplayer 17.4%, Space 9.2%, Open World 8.4%, Sci-fi 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: If you want another free-to-play sci-fi MMO built around faction fantasy, story episodes, space travel, and cooperative PvE, this is the closest parallel on Steam.

5 years after the events of the award winning original, the Sith are on the verge of crushing the Old Republic. As a lone Jedi, will you follow the light side or succumb to the dark?

Why similar: RPG 19.5%, Character Customization 15%, Sci-fi 13.8%, Story Rich 13.2%, Choices Matter 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: This goes even deeper on morally gray Star Wars roleplaying, party dynamics, and choice-driven narrative in the same corner of the universe as SWTOR.

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 49.1% ★, Character Customization 14.8%, Massively Multiplayer 11.2%, Multiplayer 6.3%, RPG 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Like SWTOR, it pairs accessible MMO combat and exploration with strong personal story beats, world events, and flexible character builds.

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 42.4% ★, Massively Multiplayer 12.6%, Character Customization 11.6%, Open World 8.5%, Multiplayer 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its narrative-first MMORPG design, memorable class identity, long-form story arcs, and group endgame appeal to the same players SWTOR does.

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 38.5% ★, Massively Multiplayer 13.9%, Open World 12.6%, Multiplayer 9.5%, Character Customization 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: ESO offers a heavily quest-driven MMO with lots of voiced story content, character building, and solo-friendly progression inside a huge shared world.

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 43% ★, Massively Multiplayer 16%, Open World 12.9%, Character Customization 8.2%, Multiplayer 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is another long-running, free-to-play story MMO where faction identity, questing, and a beloved licensed world are central to the experience.

Secret World Legends is a story-driven, shared-world action RPG that plunges players into a shadowy war against the supernatural, where ancient myths and legends cross over into the modern day.

Why similar: MMORPG 45.4% ★, Massively Multiplayer 19.5%, Open World 8.6%, RPG 6.5%, Character Customization 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This MMO emphasizes questing, atmosphere, and investigation-driven story content more than loot grinding, making it a great fit for SWTOR players who value narrative.

The Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition includes single-player base content and over 40 DLC from the highly acclaimed Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3 games, including promo weapons, armors, and packs — remastered and optimized for 4K Ultra HD.

Why similar: Character Customization 20.6%, Choices Matter 15.1%, Space 12.8%, Story Rich 12.4%, Sci-fi 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: Though single-player, it scratches the same cinematic space-opera RPG itch with squadmates, morality choices, romances, and galaxy-spanning storytelling.

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 48.9% ★, Massively Multiplayer 15.8%, Open World 7.8%, Multiplayer 7.4%, Character Customization 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers streamlined co-op MMO questing, instanced story campaigns, and build progression in a similarly approachable free-to-play format.

DC Universe Online is a Free-to-Play, massive multiplayer online action game set in the popular DC Universe. Become one of a new breed of Heroes or Villains and wield incredible powers as you go to war with legendary characters such as Batman, Superman, Lex Luthor and The Joker.

Why similar: MMORPG 36.3% ★, Massively Multiplayer 15.5%, Character Customization 13.5%, Open World 10.3%, Multiplayer 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Like SWTOR, it combines a major licensed universe with character customization, class-based progression, and casual-friendly MMO structure.

Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis is a free-to-play action MMO. Join players around the world to explore the planet Halpha and fight in epic battles as ARKS Defenders! Unleash your imagination with our ultimate character creation experience and creative spaces to create your own phantasy.

Why similar: MMORPG 43.1% ★, Character Customization 17.3%, Massively Multiplayer 9.4%, Multiplayer 9.1%, Open World 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: For a sci-fi-flavored online RPG with flashy action combat, character creation, and mission-based progression, it hits some of the same space-fantasy notes.

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 40.7% ★, Massively Multiplayer 15.3%, Open World 13.4%, Character Customization 9.6%, Multiplayer 8%

Why You'll Like It: RuneScape is much more sandboxy, yet its long questlines, MMO persistence, and ability to carve out your own character journey appeal to similar players.

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 41.1% ★, Massively Multiplayer 12.6%, Character Customization 10.8%, Multiplayer 7.9%, Open World 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: If you like older-school MMO progression and a huge amount of quest content, this offers a slower but similarly absorbing online RPG commitment.

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

Why similar: MMORPG 44.9% ★, Massively Multiplayer 17.1%, Character Customization 8.6%, Open World 8.4%, Multiplayer 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its emphasis on instanced adventures, class builds, and quest-led cooperative RPG play will feel familiar if you like SWTOR's dungeon-and-story loop.

Embark together on your fantasy adventure! Set hundreds of years in the future on the distant planet of Aida, the shared open-world RPG, anime-infused sci-fi adventure Tower of Fantasy now is officially available on Steam.

Why similar: MMORPG 48.5% ★, Open World 15.1%, Character Customization 9.1%, Massively Multiplayer 7.9%, RPG 6%

Why You'll Like It: This free-to-play online RPG mixes anime sci-fi aesthetics, character customization, open-world exploration, and social play in a way SWTOR fans may appreciate.

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

Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 20.4%, Character Customization 18.8%, RPG 12.8%, Action RPG 12.6%, Third Person 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: Warframe is faster and more action-heavy, but its evolving sci-fi universe, co-op progression, and deep customization make it a strong online alternative.

Destiny 2 is an action MMO with a single evolving world that you and your friends can join anytime, anywhere, absolutely free.

Why similar: MMORPG 38.7% ★, Open World 13.9%, Massively Multiplayer 13.8%, Multiplayer 10.8%, Space 7%

Why You'll Like It: Destiny 2 trades dialogue choices for shooter combat, but its shared sci-fi world, cooperative content, and ongoing live-service story can scratch a similar itch.

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: Massively Multiplayer 21%, Open World 20.8%, Character Customization 18.8%, Space 14%, Sci-fi 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is far more sandbox-driven, but few Steam games match SWTOR's sense of living in a persistent sci-fi galaxy with massive player activity.

The Outer Worlds is an award-winning single-player RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division. As you explore a space colony, the character you decide to become will determine how this player-driven story unfolds. In the colony's corporate equation, you are the unplanned variable.

Why similar: Open World 24.4%, Character Customization 15.4%, Choices Matter 10.8%, Space 9.8%, RPG 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It leans more single-player, but its companion banter, faction choices, and choice-driven sci-fi questing capture a very similar roleplaying feel.

Starfield is the first new universe in 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4.

Why similar: Open World 22.7%, Space 17%, Character Customization 16.7%, Sci-fi 10.5%, RPG 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: STARFIELD offers customizable sci-fi roleplaying, faction questlines, exploration, and dialogue choices for players who love SWTOR's space-adventure side.

The story of Cal Kestis continues in STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™, a galaxy-spanning, third-person, action-adventure game.

Why similar: Open World 25%, Character Customization 12.1%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Space 11.8%, Third Person 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: This expands on Fallen Order with a bigger world and more customization, making it a good pick if SWTOR's Star Wars setting matters more than the MMO format.

Grab your cape and defend Millennium City in this comic book-style action MMORPG! Design your hero and costume from thousands of costume pieces, face super-villains like Dr. Destroyer, and create your own unique nemesis.

Why similar: MMORPG 40% ★, Character Customization 15.5%, Massively Multiplayer 11%, Open World 7.9%, Choices Matter 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its superhero setting replaces Star Wars, but the free-to-play faction fantasy, character creator, and mission-based MMO structure line up surprisingly well.

Bethesda Game Studios welcome you to Fallout 76. Twenty-five years after the bombs fall, you and your fellow Vault Dwellers emerge into post-nuclear America. Explore a vast wasteland in this open-world multiplayer addition to the Fallout story.

Why similar: MMORPG 34.6% ★, Open World 26.2%, Multiplayer 19.5%, RPG 9.8%, Character Customization 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: If you want online questing, build crafting, and exploration in a shared RPG world you can mostly enjoy solo or cooperatively, Fallout 76 fits well.

A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a 3rd person action-adventure title from Respawn. An abandoned Padawan must complete his training, develop new powerful Force abilities, and master the art of the lightsaber - all while staying one step ahead of the Empire.

Why similar: Open World 27.6%, Space 15.7%, Sci-fi 13.2%, Third Person 11.9%, Story Rich 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: While not an MMO, it captures the fantasy of being a Jedi in a story-focused Star Wars adventure with character growth and strong cinematic presentation.

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 52.4% ★, Character Customization 12.2%, Massively Multiplayer 11.3%, Multiplayer 9.4%, Action RPG 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Lost Ark has less roleplaying freedom, yet its cinematic questing, class identity, and massive online endgame make it a decent next step.

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 63% ★, Action RPG 9.5%, PvP 9.3%, Character Customization 7.8%, Open World 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Black Desert is much lighter on story, yet its polished character creation, persistent online world, and long-term character progression echo SWTOR's MMO side.

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 51.1% ★, Massively Multiplayer 16.8%, Open World 16.8%, Multiplayer 7.4%, RPG 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Albion is far more PvP- and economy-focused, but it still offers the social persistence, progression, and guild-driven MMO lifestyle SWTOR players may want.

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 40.9% ★, Massively Multiplayer 17.9%, Open World 15.2%, Character Customization 6.9%, Multiplayer 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This is a more survival-oriented MMO, but its factional questing, crafting, and large shared-world progression suit players looking for another long-term online RPG.

No Man's Sky is a game about exploration and survival in an infinite procedurally generated universe.

Why similar: Open World 37.2%, Space 23.8%, Multiplayer 17.5%, Sci-fi 14.1%, Adventure 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is more exploration than story, but its open-ended sci-fi universe, multiplayer options, and sense of galactic adventure overlap with SWTOR's broad appeal.

Be the hero in the ultimate STAR WARS™ battle fantasy with STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ II: Celebration Edition!

Why similar: Multiplayer 30.9%, Space 18.9%, Sci-fi 14.5%, Character Customization 13.6%, Third Person 8%

Join the rise of Darth Vader’s elite 501st Legion of Stormtroopers as you fight through an all new story-based saga where every action you take impacts the battlefront and, ultimately, the fate of the Star Wars galaxy.

Why similar: Multiplayer 33.1%, Space 24.9%, Sci-fi 19.7%, Third Person 8%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%

Play through all nine Skywalker saga films in a game unlike any other. With over 300 playable characters, over 100 vehicles, and 23 planets to explore, a galaxy far, far away has never been more fun! *Includes classic Obi-Wan Kenobi playable character

Why similar: Open World 26.3%, Multiplayer 21.2%, Space 15.7%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%

A game that will show gamers the deepest, darkest side of the Force in a story that puts them on a collision course with Luke Skywalker himself.

Why similar: Sci-fi 25.7%, Third Person 22.2%, Story Rich 14.2%, Action 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 10%

Fight the greatest battles in the STAR WARS universe any way you want to. The choice is yours.

Why similar: Multiplayer 40.6%, Sci-fi 19.4%, Space 16.5%, Action 8.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%

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 43.6% ★, Massively Multiplayer 14.6%, Open World 12.6%, Character Customization 10.7%, Multiplayer 5.7%

Forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.

Why similar: Character Customization 26.3%, Multiplayer 22.6%, Sci-fi 16.4%, Third Person 11.9%, Action 6.3%

The Legacy of Star Wars Dark Forces™ and Star Wars® Jedi Knight lives on in the intense first-person action of Jedi Outcast.

Why similar: Multiplayer 26.9%, Sci-fi 21.2%, Third Person 13%, Story Rich 9.5%, Action 9.1%

Command or corrupt an entire galaxy in the definitive Star Wars strategy collection. It is a time of galactic civil war. Will you take up the reins of the Rebellion, assume control of the Empire, or rule the Star Wars Underworld?

Why similar: Space 32.8%, Multiplayer 31.2%, Sci-fi 22.8%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%, Action 2.7%

The Star Wars® Saga continues with Star Wars®: The Force Unleashed™ II, the highly anticipated sequel to the fastest-selling Star Wars game ever created.

Why similar: Sci-fi 32.5%, Third Person 25.7%, Action 15.3%, Adventure 7.9%, Story Rich 7.6%

Experience the first-ever open world Star Wars™ game and explore distinct locations across the galaxy, both iconic and new. Risk it all as scoundrel Kay Vess, seeking freedom and the means to start a new life.

Why similar: Open World 25.3%, Space 14.4%, Sci-fi 11.7%, Choices Matter 11.3%, Third Person 9.6%

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 55.8% ★, Character Customization 15.7%, RPG 7.3%, Third Person 6.8%, Action RPG 6%

You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.

Why similar: Multiplayer 25.5%, Sci-fi 25.4%, Space 17.4%, Great Soundtrack 14.5%, Action 9.1%

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 50% ★, Massively Multiplayer 15.5%, Open World 12.8%, Multiplayer 6.5%, RPG 5.4%

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 43.8% ★, Open World 14.7%, Massively Multiplayer 11.2%, Multiplayer 9.2%, RPG 6.6%

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 45.3% ★, Massively Multiplayer 18.7%, Character Customization 8.7%, Multiplayer 6.3%, RPG 5.9%

LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars will allow fans to explore endlessly and laugh their way through the Star Wars galaxy in the most humorous, accessible and action-packed LEGO game to date.

Why similar: Multiplayer 37%, Open World 16.7%, Sci-fi 13.3%, Adventure 10.1%, Action 9.8%

Bring In Your Bounty, Dead or Alive

Why similar: Sci-fi 35.5%, Space 34.6%, Third Person 13.3%, Action 9%, Adventure 7.6%

Master the art of starfighter combat in the authentic piloting experience STAR WARS™: Squadrons. Feel the adrenaline of first-person multiplayer space dogfights alongside your squadron, and buckle up in a thrilling STAR WARS™ story.

Why similar: Space 33.9%, Multiplayer 32.4%, Sci-fi 19.7%, PvP 8.9%, Action 4.2%

Lead the great armies of the Star Wars™ Episode II: Attack of the Clones saga in intense real-time strategy clashes. Enter the fray as the Galactic Empire, Rebel Alliance, Wookies, Trade Federation, Gungans or Royal Naboo to determine the course of the Galactic Civil War.

Why similar: Multiplayer 56.2%, Sci-fi 26.8%, Action 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%

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 56.6% ★, Massively Multiplayer 26%, RPG 8.9%, Multiplayer 3.7%, Open World 3.5%

“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 38.9% ★, Massively Multiplayer 14.4%, Open World 13.3%, Character Customization 9.7%, RPG 5.9%

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 47.7% ★, Massively Multiplayer 22.9%, Open World 8.8%, RPG 7.7%, Multiplayer 5.6%

Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II picks up where the award-winning Dark Forces™ game left off...with even more features and firepower in dazzling 3D graphics. As Kyle Katarn, you must acquire a lightsaber and learn the ways of the Force to become a Jedi Knight.

Why similar: Sci-fi 26.2%, Multiplayer 20.2%, Space 15.9%, Third Person 14.6%, Action 11.6%