Games Like The Elder Scrolls® Online

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 43.3% ★, Massively Multiplayer 13.1%, Class-Based 7.3% ★, RPG 7.1%, Character Customization 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its open-world zones, dynamic events, flexible builds, and easy drop-in co-op make it one of the closest matches to ESO's quest-and-explore MMO feel.

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 38.2% ★, Massively Multiplayer 15.1%, Open World 7.7%, RPG 5.8%, Multiplayer 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Like ESO, it is a highly polished, story-rich MMORPG that supports a lot of solo play before opening into deep group content and endgame systems.

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 43.9% ★, Massively Multiplayer 18.9%, RPG 7.6%, Open World 6.9%, Multiplayer 6%

Why You'll Like It: If you like ESO's accessible action combat and fantasy dungeon-running, Neverwinter offers a similarly fast, quest-heavy MMO structure.

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 38% ★, Massively Multiplayer 18.8%, Open World 11.4%, Fantasy 6.6%, RPG 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same leisurely exploration and lore-rich fantasy adventuring, with a huge world designed for questing across iconic regions.

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 36.4% ★, Massively Multiplayer 21.2%, Open World 13.5%, RPG 6.3%, Multiplayer 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It shares ESO's third-person action combat, gathering-and-crafting loop, and large scenic regions built for roaming and multiplayer adventuring.

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

Why You'll Like It: Even with a sci-fi setting, it matches ESO's solo-friendly MMO design through fully voiced quests, story arcs, and cooperative endgame content.

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 35.9% ★, Massively Multiplayer 17.9%, Open World 11.8%, Multiplayer 6.3%, RPG 6%

Why You'll Like It: Its open-ended questing, crafting, and skill progression scratch a similar 'live in the world' itch that makes ESO so easy to sink time into.

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 38.7% ★, Massively Multiplayer 17.2%, Open World 11.1%, RPG 6.2%, Fantasy 5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers modern open-world MMO structure, large-scale events, and action-oriented combat for players who want a newer live-service alternative to ESO.

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 52.3% ★, Exploration 9.7%, Action RPG 9.7%, PvP 9%, Open World 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is a strong fit if your favorite part of ESO is real-time combat, life skills, and getting lost in a massive online world.

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 37.3% ★, Massively Multiplayer 15.2%, Open World 6.9%, Multiplayer 6.5%, Fantasy 6%

Why You'll Like It: More old-school and sandboxy than ESO, but its quest design and huge world reward self-directed exploration in a very similar way.

Explore Cyrodiil like never before with stunning new visuals and refined gameplay in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion™ Remastered.

Why similar: Open World 25%, RPG 18.5%, Fantasy 13.1%, Character Customization 10.4%, Exploration 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Set in the same universe with guild questlines and open-world wandering, it feels like ESO distilled into a modernized single-player RPG.

Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in stunning detail. The Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with all-new features.

Why similar: Open World 34.5%, RPG 18.2%, Fantasy 12.8%, Character Customization 10.7%, Magic 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: For the strongest non-MMO Elder Scrolls substitute, Skyrim preserves the exploration, factions, and build freedom that make ESO's world so appealing.

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

Why similar: MMORPG 39.3% ★, Massively Multiplayer 19.9%, RPG 9%, Open World 7.3%, Multiplayer 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It leans more into dungeon crawling and party builds, but its co-op fantasy questing overlaps nicely with ESO's PvE 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 45.5% ★, Massively Multiplayer 20%, Open World 14.9%, Multiplayer 6%, RPG 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It is more PvP- and economy-driven than ESO, but its open world and classless build flexibility will click with players who like creating their own playstyle.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a single player, narrative driven action-RPG that challenges the players to choose their own experience – from the appearance of their Arisen, their vocation, their party, how to approach different situations and more - in a truly immersive fantasy world.

Why similar: Open World 24.4%, RPG 13.7%, Fantasy 11.1%, Action RPG 10.2%, Character Customization 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A huge fantasy world, action-heavy combat, and emergent travel make it a great pick if you love roaming Tamriel more than chasing MMO systems.

The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition includes Morrowind plus all of the content from the Bloodmoon and Tribunal expansions. The original Mod Construction Set is not included in this package. An epic, open-ended single-player RPG, Morrowind allows you to create and play any kind of character imaginable.

Why similar: Open World 31.2%, RPG 21.7%, Fantasy 12.7%, Exploration 5.9%, Magic 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: For deep lore, exploration, and roleplaying freedom, it remains one of the purest Elder Scrolls alternatives to ESO.

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 45.3% ★, Massively Multiplayer 13%, Multiplayer 7.3%, RPG 5.5%, Action RPG 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: More instanced and combat-focused than ESO, but it delivers polished MMO progression, flashy classes, and lots of cooperative PvE.

The hit RPG returns! Remastered with stunning visuals and refined gameplay Re-Reckoning delivers intense, customizable RPG combat inside a sprawling game world.

Why similar: Open World 22.9%, RPG 22.2%, Fantasy 13.7%, Action RPG 12.2%, Character Customization 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It shares ESO's bright high-fantasy tone, questing loop, and action-RPG combat in a purely solo format.

Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.

Why similar: Open World 25.3%, RPG 18%, Character Customization 11.8%, Fantasy 10.7%, Action RPG 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers challenging action combat, vocation swapping, and dangerous fantasy exploration that scratch ESO's adventuring itch.

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 38% ★, Open World 11.5%, RPG 7.3%, Character Customization 6.8%, Exploration 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A lighter and more casual fantasy MMO, but its questing, class swapping, and drop-in multiplayer make it easy for ESO players to settle into.

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 40.1% ★, Massively Multiplayer 25.6%, RPG 9.3%, Open World 7.3%, Fantasy 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Older and more traditional, but its expansive fantasy zones, classes, and group PvE still appeal if you want deeper MMO roots than ESO.

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 45.4% ★, Massively Multiplayer 13.2%, Character Customization 8.9%, Multiplayer 8.6%, RPG 7%

Why You'll Like It: Sci-fi rather than fantasy, yet its accessible action combat, character customization, and zone-based online structure echo ESO's pickup-and-play appeal.

THE GREAT MACHINE AWAKENS

Why similar: RPG 22.4%, Open World 22.2%, Fantasy 16.7%, Action RPG 11.9%, Character Customization 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Rough by modern standards, but its enormous scale and open-ended roleplaying show the roots of the world-exploration that ESO builds on.

No remarkable journey is achieved without great effort. In Outward, the cold of the night or an infected wound can be as dangerous as a predator lurking in the dark. Explore the vast world of Aurai solo or in Co-op. The Definitive Edition features both DLCs and quality of life improvements.

Why similar: Open World 38.1%, RPG 26.6%, Fantasy 10.3%, Multiplayer 9.6%, Exploration 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Co-op capable and less guided, it captures the feeling of setting out into a hostile fantasy world where builds, travel, and discovery really matter.

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 30.8%, MMORPG 27.9% ★, Open World 12.5%, RPG 10.6%, Multiplayer 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Cozy and old-school, it emphasizes open-world questing, crafting, and a friendly MMO pace over competitive pressure.

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 50% ★, Open World 15.5%, Massively Multiplayer 10.8%, RPG 8.9%, Action RPG 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is an anime sci-fi spin on the formula, offering shared-world exploration, action combat, and a live-service MMO-lite structure.

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 31.3% ★, Massively Multiplayer 17%, Open World 9.5%, Multiplayer 6.9%, RPG 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: If you want another class-heavy fantasy MMO with lots of quest content and character-building depth, this is a solid side step from ESO.

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 39.1% ★, Lore-Rich 8%, Fantasy 7.9%, RPG 7.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7%

PUBLISHER UPDATE - This is the product page for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition, released in 2009. ---The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition presents one of the best RPGs of all time like never before. Step inside the most richly detailed and vibrant game-world ever created.

Why similar: Open World 31%, RPG 20%, Fantasy 13.1%, Exploration 7%, Character Customization 6.2%

THE LEGEND BEGINS

Why similar: RPG 23.9%, Fantasy 20.2%, Action RPG 15.6%, Open World 13.3%, Action 6.2%

Tighten the ranks on your path to glorious victories in Allods Online! Team up with your friends to explore the dangers of the mysterious Astral. Together you will prevail!

Why similar: MMORPG 31.4% ★, Massively Multiplayer 18.6%, Open World 10.4%, Multiplayer 7%, RPG 6.1%

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 44% ★, Massively Multiplayer 18.1%, Open World 11.2%, RPG 6.9%, Fantasy 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 46.9% ★, Massively Multiplayer 28.7%, RPG 10.6%, Fantasy 6.3%, Open World 2.9%

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 36.1% ★, Massively Multiplayer 17.1%, Open World 12.9%, Multiplayer 9%, Lore-Rich 7%

A true, full-length open-world game for VR has arrived from Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim VR reimagines the complete epic fantasy masterpiece with an unparalleled sense of scale, depth, and immersion. Skyrim VR also includes all official add-ons.

Why similar: Open World 33.6%, RPG 18.7%, Fantasy 12.2%, Magic 8.8%, Character Customization 5.7%

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% ★, Massively Multiplayer 13.6%, Open World 13.4%, RPG 8.6%, Multiplayer 7.6%

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 38% ★, Massively Multiplayer 26.2%, Open World 9.4%, RPG 7.6%, Multiplayer 5.8%

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 35.7% ★, Massively Multiplayer 12.5%, Open World 11.3%, RPG 6.2%, Character Customization 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 37.6% ★, Massively Multiplayer 20.7%, RPG 7.1%, Multiplayer 4.7%, Open World 4.2%

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

Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 39.4%, MMORPG 37.1% ★, RPG 12.8%, Open World 5.7%, Fantasy 4.2%

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 31.4% ★, Massively Multiplayer 18.2%, Open World 10.7%, Multiplayer 7%, RPG 6.3%

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 33.5% ★, Open World 25.3%, Multiplayer 17%, RPG 13.6%, Exploration 4.8%

A forgotten Daedric Prince has returned, bringing chaos to West Weald! Explore a new zone and defend the city of Skingrad, now beset by a dangerous Daedric cult and the jungles of Valenwood. Customize your skills like never before with the new Scribing system.

Why similar: MMORPG 27.2% ★, Massively Multiplayer 14.2%, Open World 8.7%, RPG 6.7%, Multiplayer 5.9%

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 42.4% ★, Massively Multiplayer 24.2%, RPG 8.7%, Open World 8%, Multiplayer 4.4%

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: Open World 30.6%, Multiplayer 20.4%, MMORPG 19.4% ★, Character Customization 7.6%, PvP 6.5%

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 43.9% ★, Massively Multiplayer 29.2%, RPG 11%, Open World 9.7%, Fantasy 3.8%

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 35.2% ★, Massively Multiplayer 20%, Open World 9.9%, Multiplayer 7.2%, Character Customization 6.4%

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 37.8% ★, Massively Multiplayer 20%, Open World 12.8%, Multiplayer 7%, RPG 6.3%

Join the fight for Sanctuary in Diablo® IV, the ultimate action RPG adventure. Experience the critically acclaimed campaign and new seasonal content.

Why similar: MMORPG 28.6% ★, Action RPG 20.8%, RPG 14%, Multiplayer 11.9%, Fantasy 7.2%

Embark on amazing adventures, build lasting friendships or even find romance in this unique social game, where a welcoming community with thousands of devoted players await! Whoever you are, or whatever your heart’s desire, come express it in Mabinogi and start living your fantasy life!

Why similar: MMORPG 38.1% ★, Massively Multiplayer 30.5%, RPG 9.7%, Open World 7%, Fantasy 3.7%

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 40.3% ★, Massively Multiplayer 17.6%, RPG 10.7%, Open World 8%, Fantasy 5.8%