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If Black Desert left you wanting more, this list of 44 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — deep RPG systems, open world exploration and magic-based combat — and the NextGameLike editorial team ranks them by a similarity score computed across 20 attributes. Tera comes closest (94/100).

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The closest game to Black Desert is Tera — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. RuneScape and Old School RuneScape follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Black Desert

44 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Black Desert. 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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Tera

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Tera
Closest overall match
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyHistoricalMedievalExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2011Dev Bluehole Studio · En Masse EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Its point of contact with Black Desert is open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to a third-person camera and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is visuals: a first-person view.

It predates Black Desert by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Game mode95Setting89Progression79Combat73
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RuneScape

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RuneScape
Closest on combat
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMagicRangedMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2001Dev JagexOn Linux · Android · PC

If Black Desert worked for you because of open world exploration, magic-based combat and fantasy world, the same is here. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: an isometric view.

It predates Black Desert by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100World100Progression100Game mode89Visuals55
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Old School RuneScape

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Old School RuneScape
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2013Dev JagexOn Android · PC · iOS

Same family as Black Desert: open world exploration, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings an isometric view.

Genre100World100Progression100Game mode89Visuals52Setting49
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ArcheAge

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ArcheAge
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMagicMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2013On PC

The genre is the same as Black Desert’s, and with it open world exploration, magic-based combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on a third-person camera and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is a first-person view.

Genre100World100Game mode88Progression75Combat74Visuals56
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Trove

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Trove
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2015Dev Trion WorldsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside Black Desert, and so does a sandbox world, melee combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and co-op play. Where the two diverge is combat and progression: crafting mechanics and pixel art.

Genre100Game mode94World79Visuals51Setting47Progression33
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New World: Aeternum

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New World: Aeternum
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2021Dev Amazon GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

Shelved next to Black Desert for good reason: open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on combat and setting: this one brings strong narrative focus and PvP competition.

Genre100World100Game mode88Visuals85Progression81Setting41
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Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues

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Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues
Closest on setting
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyMedievalHistoricalExplorationThird Person
Year 2014Dev PortalariumPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

On paper it is what Black Desert is — a sandbox world, melee combat and fantasy world — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is combat and progression: crafting mechanics.

Genre100Setting100World100Visuals84Game mode81Progression42
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WAKFU

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WAKFU
Closest on game mode
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExploration
Year 2014Dev Ankama Studio · Ankama GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Genre puts it alongside Black Desert, and so does open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is visuals and combat: tactical combat and an anime aesthetic.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression77Setting37Combat14
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Albion Online

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Albion Online
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyMedievalExploration

Shelved next to Black Desert for good reason: open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and co-op play. Where the two diverge is visuals and combat: crafting mechanics and an isometric view.

Genre100World100Game mode88Setting74Progression40Combat19
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EVE Online

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EVE Online
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldHistoricalExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2003Dev CCPPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

The genre is the same as Black Desert’s, and with it open world exploration, melee combat and historical setting. To that it adds a third-person camera and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on setting and combat: this one brings tactical combat and a space setting.

It predates Black Desert by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Game mode83Progression57Visuals41Combat30
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Guild Wars

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Guild Wars
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMagicMeleeRangedFantasyHistoricalMedievalThird Person
Year 2005Dev ArenaNet · NCSOFTOn PC

Held in common with Black Desert: deep RPG systems, magic-based combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on multiplayer gameplay and a third-person camera. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is a first-person view.

It predates Black Desert by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode86Setting86Genre75Visuals41
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FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

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FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMagicMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2010Dev Square EnixOn PC · PS

With Black Desert it shares deep RPG systems, open world exploration and magic-based combat. The common ground extends to fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is setting and world: JRPG narrative and systems, and strong narrative focus.

It predates Black Desert by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode94Visuals85Combat79Genre75Progression74World65
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The Elder Scrolls® Online

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The Elder Scrolls® Online
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeMagicRangedOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2014Dev Zenimax Online Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~19hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

With Black Desert it shares deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is a first-person view.

Combat100Game mode84Progression79Genre75World68Visuals56
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Star Wars: The Old Republic

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Star Wars: The Old Republic
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldFantasySkill TreeExplorationThird Person
Year 2011Dev BioWare Austin · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

It meets Black Desert on deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds multiplayer gameplay and skill tree progression. They part company on combat and setting: this one brings tactical combat and a sci-fi setting.

It predates Black Desert by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Progression100Game mode93Visuals85Genre75World65Setting29
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Mabinogi

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Mabinogi
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeMagicRangedOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill Tree
Year 2008Dev NEXON KOREA · NexonPlaytime ~2hOn PC

Its point of contact with Black Desert is 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 setting and world: an anime aesthetic.

It predates Black Desert by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Progression100Game mode86Genre75World65Setting31

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