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Few titles capture what makes Spiral Knights unique: deep RPG systems, a casual, approachable feel and open world exploration. After measuring 18 attributes across over 6,700 games, the NextGameLike team picks the 43 most faithful alternatives. Skyforge, Metin2 and Torchlight III top the ranking, with Skyforge at number one (94/100).

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The closest game to Spiral Knights is Skyforge — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Metin2 and Torchlight III follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Spiral Knights

43 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Spiral Knights. 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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Skyforge

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Skyforge
Closest overall match
RPGMMORPGAction MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird PersonFree to Play
Year 2017Dev Allods Team · My.ComPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Spiral Knights does: open world exploration, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to free-to-play access and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is progression: skill tree progression.

Released 6 years after Spiral Knights.

Genre100Combat100World100Visuals100Game mode92Setting72
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Metin2

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NGL70
Metin2
RPGMMORPGAction MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeCasualSci-FiThird PersonFree to Play
Year 2006Dev Ymir Entertainment Co., Ltd · GameforgeOn PC

On paper it is what Spiral Knights is — a casual, approachable feel, melee combat and a sci-fi setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on multiplayer gameplay and a third-person camera. The distance is in progression and setting — its own ground is fantasy world and skill tree progression.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Tone84Game mode78Setting68
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Torchlight III

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NGL56
Torchlight III
Closest on game mode
RPGMMORPGAction MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloMeleeLootExploration
Year 2020Dev Echtra Games · Perfect World EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Same family as Spiral Knights: loot and gear systems, melee combat, and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: fantasy world and an isometric view.

Released 9 years after Spiral Knights.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression83Setting0Visuals0
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Champions Online

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NGL58
Champions Online
Closest on setting
RPGMMORPGAction MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird PersonFree to Play
Year 2011Dev Cryptic Studios · Perfect World EntertainmentPlaytime ~3hOn PC

What brings it close to Spiral Knights is open world exploration, melee combat and a sci-fi setting, and the two track each other on genre, combat and setting. The common ground extends to a third-person camera and free-to-play access. Where the two diverge is tone and progression: strong narrative focus and skill tree progression.

Genre100Combat100Setting100World100Visuals100Game mode81
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Lost Ark

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NGL70
Lost Ark
RPGMMORPGAction MMO
MultiplayerOnlineSoloCo-opMeleeFree to Play
Year 2022Dev Smilegate Entertainment · Amazon GamesPlaytime ~10hOn PC

The genre is the same as Spiral Knights’s, and with it melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and free-to-play access. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world.

Released 11 years after Spiral Knights.

Genre100Combat100Game mode91Tone0Setting0Progression0
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Trove

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NGL61
Trove
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineSoloCo-opMeleeCasualOpen WorldExplorationCraftingLootThird PersonFree to Play
Year 2015Dev Trion WorldsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Held in common with Spiral Knights: deep RPG systems, a casual, approachable feel and open world exploration. Both also lean on melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in setting and world — its own ground is a sandbox world and fantasy world.

Released 4 years after Spiral Knights.

Combat100Game mode100Progression88Tone86Genre75Visuals56
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Palia

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Palia
Closest on tone
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineCasualCozyExplorationCraftingThird PersonFree to Play
Year 2023Dev Singularity 6On Xbox · PC · PS5

What carries over from Spiral Knights is deep RPG systems, a casual, approachable feel and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and free-to-play access. They part company on setting: this one brings fantasy world.

Released 12 years after Spiral Knights.

Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Genre75Progression70Setting0
8

Star Wars: The Old Republic

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NGL88
Star Wars: The Old Republic
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird PersonFree to Play
Year 2011Dev BioWare Austin · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

The thread back to Spiral Knights runs through deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and co-op play. Where the two diverge is tone and progression: strong narrative focus and fantasy world.

World100Visuals100Game mode87Genre75Combat71Setting53
9

Dune: Awakening

67
NGL77
Dune: Awakening
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person
Year 2025Dev FuncomOn Xbox · PC · PS5

It shares the essentials of what Spiral Knights does: deep RPG systems, open world exploration and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in progression.

Released 14 years after Spiral Knights.

Game mode100Setting100World100Visuals100Genre75Progression43
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The Lord of the Rings Online

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NGL84
The Lord of the Rings Online
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloMeleeCozyOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonFree to Play
Year 2007Dev Standing Stone Games · Midway GamesOn PC · Mac

What it holds in common with Spiral Knights is shape: deep RPG systems, cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration. Both also lean on free-to-play access and melee combat. The distance is in setting and tone — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world.

Combat100World100Game mode96Genre75Visuals64Progression37
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FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

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NGL86
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opSoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationCraftingThird Person
Year 2010Dev Square EnixOn PC · PS

What it holds in common with Spiral Knights is shape: 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 tone and setting: strong narrative focus and magic-based combat.

Game mode100World100Visuals100Genre75Progression60Combat49
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Tera

64
NGL77
Tera
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldExplorationLootThird PersonFree to Play
Year 2011Dev Bluehole Studio · En Masse EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

With Spiral Knights it shares deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on setting and combat: this one brings a sandbox world and ranged combat.

Game mode89Genre75Progression69Visuals64World63Combat59
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Rift

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NGL77
Rift
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonFree to Play
Year 2011Dev Trion WorldsOn Linux · PC

If Spiral Knights worked for you because of deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat, the same is here. To that it adds free-to-play access and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on setting and progression: this one brings fantasy world and skill tree progression.

Combat100World100Visuals100Game mode90Genre75Progression38
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Divine Souls F2P MMO

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NGL50
Divine Souls F2P MMO
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloMeleeThird PersonFree to Play
Year 2014Dev GamePrix · Suba GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

Its point of contact with Spiral Knights is deep RPG systems, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on a third-person camera and free-to-play access. The distance is in setting — its own ground is an anime aesthetic.

Released 3 years after Spiral Knights.

Combat100Visuals100Game mode97Genre75Setting0
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Sky: Children of the Light

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Sky: Children of the Light
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineCasualThird PersonFree to Play
Year 2019Dev ThatGameCompany · NetEase GamesOn PS4 · Android · PC

With Spiral Knights it shares deep RPG systems, a casual, approachable feel and single-player focus. To that it adds a third-person camera and free-to-play access. They part company on setting: this one brings fantasy world.

Released 8 years after Spiral Knights.

Game mode100Visuals100Tone86Genre75Setting0

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