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Looking for games like Albion Online? The NextGameLike editorial team analyzed its gameplay DNA — deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat — against over 6,700 titles. These 45 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. Old School RuneScape leads with 82/100, followed by the rest of the list.

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The closest game to Albion Online is Old School RuneScape — scoring 82/100 on our similarity scale. New World: Aeternum and Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Albion Online

45 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Albion Online. Each one has been evaluated across 20 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.

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Old School RuneScape

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Old School RuneScape
Closest on genre
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationIsometricFree to Play
Year 2013Dev JagexOn Android · PC · iOS

Held in common with Albion Online: open world exploration, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and free-to-play access. They part company on progression: this one brings skill tree progression.

Genre100Game mode100World100Setting77Visuals76Progression35
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New World: Aeternum

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New World: Aeternum
Closest on combat
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationCrafting
Year 2021Dev Amazon GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

It shares the essentials of what Albion Online does: open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on visuals: this one brings a third-person camera.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Setting70Progression70
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Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues

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Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues
Closest overall match
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyMedievalCraftingExplorationFree to Play
Year 2014Dev PortalariumPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

It shares the essentials of what Albion Online does: a sandbox world, melee combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on online features and crafting mechanics. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is a third-person camera.

Genre100Combat100World100Game mode95Setting81Progression80
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EVE Online

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EVE Online
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationManagementCraftingIsometricFree to Play
Year 2003Dev CCPPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Genre puts it alongside Albion Online, and so does open world exploration, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on crafting mechanics and an isometric view. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is tactical combat and a space setting.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression80Combat55Visuals53
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Tera

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Tera
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationLootFree to Play
Year 2011Dev Bluehole Studio · En Masse EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

On paper it is what Albion Online is — open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds loot and gear systems, and free-to-play access. They part company on visuals and combat: this one brings ranged combat and historical setting.

Genre100Game mode100World100Setting64Progression57Combat49
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RuneScape

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RuneScape
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationIsometricFree to Play
Year 2001Dev JagexOn Linux · Android · PC

On paper it is what Albion Online is — open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds free-to-play access and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on combat and progression: this one brings magic-based combat and skill tree progression.

Genre100Game mode100World100Setting75Visuals71Progression40
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Trove

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Trove
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExplorationCraftingLootFree to Play
Year 2015Dev Trion WorldsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Its point of contact with Albion Online is a sandbox world, melee combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on crafting mechanics and free-to-play access. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is a third-person camera.

Genre100Combat100Game mode83Progression82World81Setting75
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ArcheAge

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ArcheAge
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationCraftingFree to Play
Year 2013On PC

Genre puts it alongside Albion Online, and so does open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and free-to-play access. They part company on visuals and combat: this one brings magic-based combat and a first-person view.

Genre100Game mode100World100Setting75Progression71Combat35
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Black Desert

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Black Desert
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyMedievalExploration
Year 2019Dev Pearl AbyssOn iOS · Android

It comes from the same genre as Albion Online and shares open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on visuals and combat: this one brings magic-based combat and skill tree progression.

Genre100World100Game mode88Setting74Progression40Combat19
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WAKFU

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WAKFU
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationIsometricFree to Play
Year 2014Dev Ankama Studio · Ankama GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

On paper it is what Albion Online is — open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and online features. The distance is in combat and progression — its own ground is tactical combat and an anime aesthetic.

Genre100World100Game mode88Visuals87Setting53Progression45
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The Lord of the Rings Online

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The Lord of the Rings Online
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFree to Play
Year 2007Dev Standing Stone Games · Midway GamesOn PC · Mac

With Albion Online it shares deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and online features. Where the two diverge is visuals and progression: skill tree progression and a third-person camera.

Combat100Game mode99Genre75Setting75World65Progression38
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Rift

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Rift
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFree to Play
Year 2011Dev Trion WorldsOn Linux · PC

Held in common with Albion Online: deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and free-to-play access. They part company on visuals and progression: this one brings skill tree progression and a third-person camera.

Combat100Game mode100Genre75Setting75World65Progression39
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Palia

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Palia
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineFantasyExplorationCraftingFree to Play
Year 2023Dev Singularity 6On Xbox · PC · PS5

It meets Albion Online on deep RPG systems, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds crafting mechanics and free-to-play access. They part company on visuals: this one brings a third-person camera.

Game mode82Genre75Progression75Setting74Visuals0
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Mabinogi

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Mabinogi
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFree to Play
Year 2008Dev NEXON KOREA · NexonPlaytime ~2hOn PC

Its point of contact with Albion Online is deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and online features. Where the two diverge is combat and progression: magic-based combat and an anime aesthetic.

Game mode95Genre75World66Setting42Progression38Combat34
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Star Wars: The Old Republic

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Star Wars: The Old Republic
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFree to Play
Year 2011Dev BioWare Austin · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

With Albion Online it shares deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is visuals and progression: tactical combat and a sci-fi setting.

Game mode100Genre75World67Combat60Setting39Progression35

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