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We filtered the 46 games similar to New World down to the 33 that fit the “Melee” category. New World: Aeternum, Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues and ArcheAge top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to New World.
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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to New World is New World: Aeternum — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues and ArcheAge follow close behind.
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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to New World. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.
The resemblance to New World is about as close as this list gets: they line up on genre, combat and game mode. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera.
If New World worked for you because of strong narrative focus, a sandbox world and melee combat, the same is here. Both also lean on PvP competition and crafting mechanics. The distance is in setting — its own ground is a medieval setting.
It shares the essentials of what New World does: open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds crafting mechanics and a third-person camera. They part company on combat and visuals: this one brings magic-based combat and a first-person view.
Genre puts it alongside New World, and so does open world exploration, melee 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 ranged combat and historical setting.
It shares the essentials of what New World does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on combat and visuals: this one brings a casual, approachable feel and magic-based combat.
It shares the essentials of what New World does: open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and online features. They part company on visuals: this one brings an isometric view.
Genre puts it alongside New World, and so does a sandbox world, melee combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on crafting mechanics and a third-person camera. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is loot and gear systems, and a casual, approachable feel.
Same family as New World: open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and co-op play. The distance is in combat and setting — its own ground is magic-based combat and historical setting.
Genre puts it alongside New World, and so does open world exploration, melee combat 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 tactical combat and a space setting.
Genre puts it alongside New World, and so does open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and online features. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is a casual, approachable feel and tactical combat.
Held in common with New World: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration. To that it adds skill tree progression and a third-person camera. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings cozy, relaxing feel and a first-person view.
It shares the essentials of what New World does: deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on skill tree progression and a third-person camera. What it adds of its own: free-to-play access.
Its point of contact with New World is deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in setting — its own ground is a sci-fi setting.
If New World worked for you because of deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, the same is here. Both also lean on melee combat and fantasy world. The distance is in combat and visuals — its own ground is magic-based combat and a first-person view.
Its point of contact with New World is deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration. The common ground extends to skill tree progression and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting: a sci-fi setting.
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