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30 PvP games like New World that you should try

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We filtered the 46 games similar to New World down to the 30 that fit the “PvP” category. Old School RuneScape, New World: Aeternum and Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to New World.

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Within the “PvP” category, the closest game to New World is Old School RuneScape — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. New World: Aeternum and Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues follow close behind.

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The best pvP games like New World

30 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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.

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Old School RuneScape

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Old School RuneScape
Closest overall match
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2013Dev JagexOn Android · PC · iOS

If New World worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and fantasy world, the same is here. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on visuals: this one brings an isometric view.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Tone83Progression83
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New World: Aeternum

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New World: Aeternum
Closest on combat
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeCraftingThird Person
Year 2021Dev Amazon GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting100World100
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Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues

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Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyCraftingExplorationThird Person
Year 2014Dev PortalariumPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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.

Genre100Combat100World100Visuals100Game mode95Progression87
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ArcheAge

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ArcheAge
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationCraftingSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2013On PC

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.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Progression100Combat54
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Tera

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Tera
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2011Dev Bluehole Studio · En Masse EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression70Combat62Visuals56
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RuneScape

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RuneScape
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2001Dev JagexOn Linux · Android · PC

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.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Progression84Tone61
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Albion Online

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Albion Online
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationCrafting

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Setting70Progression70
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EVE Online

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EVE Online
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationSkill TreeCraftingThird Person
Year 2003Dev CCPPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression78Combat65Visuals37
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The Lord of the Rings Online

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The Lord of the Rings Online
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2007Dev Standing Stone Games · Midway GamesOn PC · Mac

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.

Combat100Setting100Game mode99World86Progression81Genre75
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Rift

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Rift
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2011Dev Trion WorldsOn Linux · PC

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.

Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100World86Progression79
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Skyforge

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Skyforge
RPGMMORPGAction MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2017Dev Allods Team · My.ComPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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.

Combat100Visuals100Game mode95World87Progression82Genre75
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The Elder Scrolls® Online

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

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.

Tone100Setting100Progression100Game mode95World89Genre75
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Champions Online

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Champions Online
RPGMMORPGAction MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSkill TreeExplorationThird Person
Year 2011Dev Cryptic Studios · Perfect World EntertainmentPlaytime ~3hOn PC

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.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals100World87Progression85Tone80
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Star Wars: The Old Republic

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

Held in common with New World: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration. Both also lean on a third-person camera and melee combat. The distance is in setting — its own ground is a sci-fi setting.

Game mode100Visuals100World87Progression84Tone80Genre75
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Neverwinter

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Neverwinter
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeOpen WorldFantasyCraftingExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2013Dev Cryptic Studios · Perfect World EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

What brings it close to New World is deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat, and the two track each other on setting, progression and visuals. To that it adds online features and crafting mechanics. They part company on combat: this one brings ranged combat.

Setting100Progression100Visuals100Game mode95World84Genre75

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