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WAKFU is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, a casual, approachable feel and open world exploration in quite the same way. The NextGameLike team compared WAKFU against over 6,700 titles across 19 gameplay attributes and found 41 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Trove, Tera and Old School RuneScape lead the list, with Trove reaching a 86/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes WAKFU special.

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CasualMultiplayerCo-op
Year 2014Dev Ankama Studio
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The closest game to WAKFU is Trove — scoring 86/100 on our similarity scale. Tera and Old School RuneScape follow close behind.

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Top games similar to WAKFU

41 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to WAKFU. Each one has been evaluated across 19 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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Trove

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Trove
Closest overall match
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeCasualSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFree to Play
Year 2015Dev Trion WorldsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as WAKFU: a casual, approachable feel, a sandbox world and melee combat. Both also lean on free-to-play access and fantasy world. The distance is in visuals and combat — its own ground is crafting mechanics and a third-person camera.

Genre100Tone100Game mode94World77Setting65Progression37
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Tera

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Tera
Closest on world
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyAnimeExplorationFree to Play
Year 2011Dev Bluehole Studio · En Masse EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as WAKFU and shares open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and online features. They part company on visuals and combat: this one brings ranged combat and historical setting.

Genre100World100Game mode95Setting63Progression52Combat27
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Old School RuneScape

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Old School RuneScape
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationIsometricFree to Play
Year 2013Dev JagexOn Android · PC · iOS

Genre puts it alongside WAKFU, and so does open world exploration, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and an isometric view. The distance is in tone and progression — its own ground is strong narrative focus and skill tree progression.

Genre100World100Game mode88Visuals69Setting68Progression60
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RuneScape

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

Shelved next to WAKFU for good reason: a casual, approachable feel, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is combat and setting: magic-based combat and skill tree progression.

It predates WAKFU by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Game mode88Tone75Progression67Visuals66
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Black Desert

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Black Desert
Closest on game mode
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExploration
Year 2019Dev Pearl AbyssOn iOS · Android

Genre puts it alongside WAKFU, and so does 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 historical setting.

Released 5 years after WAKFU.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression77Setting37Combat14
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EVE Online

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EVE Online
Closest on combat
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeTacticalOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationIsometricFree to Play
Year 2003Dev CCPPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Same family as WAKFU: open world exploration, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and free-to-play access. The distance is in setting and progression — its own ground is a space setting and resource management.

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

Genre100Combat100World100Game mode83Visuals50Progression37
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ArcheAge

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ArcheAge
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationFree to Play
Year 2013On PC

Same family as WAKFU: open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and online features. They part company on visuals and combat: this one brings magic-based combat and crafting mechanics.

Genre100World100Game mode88Setting65Progression54Combat19
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Albion Online

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Albion Online
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationIsometricFree to Play

The genre is the same as WAKFU’s, and with it open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and online features. The distance is in combat and progression — its own ground is a medieval setting and crafting mechanics.

Genre100World100Game mode88Visuals87Setting53Progression45
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New World: Aeternum

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

The genre is the same as WAKFU’s, and with it open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is strong narrative focus and skill tree progression.

Released 7 years after WAKFU.

Genre100World100Game mode88Setting60Progression59Combat40
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Dofus

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Dofus
Closest on setting
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opTacticalFantasyAnimeIsometricFree to Play
Year 2004Dev Ankama GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

The thread back to WAKFU runs through deep RPG systems, tactical combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to online features and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is combat: magic-based combat.

It predates WAKFU by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode100Setting100Visuals87Genre75Combat49
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Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues

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Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFree to Play
Year 2014Dev PortalariumPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Shelved next to WAKFU for good reason: a sandbox world, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and free-to-play access. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings strong narrative focus and a medieval setting.

Genre100World100Game mode80Progression49Combat36Setting34
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Star Wars: The Old Republic

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

Its point of contact with WAKFU is deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and free-to-play access. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting.

Combat100Game mode92World84Genre75Progression56Setting36
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Neverwinter

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Neverwinter
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeTacticalOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFree to Play
Year 2013Dev Cryptic Studios · Perfect World EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Its point of contact with WAKFU is deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is visuals and progression: crafting mechanics and a third-person camera.

Game mode86World79Combat76Genre75Setting65Progression50
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Mabinogi

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

The overlap with WAKFU is in what it evokes rather than what it is: deep RPG systems, a casual, approachable feel and open world exploration. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and online features. Where the two diverge is combat and progression: magic-based combat and skill tree progression.

Tone100Setting100Game mode86World84Genre75Progression68
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Palia

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

What carries over from WAKFU is deep RPG systems, a casual, approachable feel and fantasy world. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is visuals and progression: crafting mechanics and a third-person camera.

Released 9 years after WAKFU.

Game mode94Tone78Genre75Setting64Progression62Visuals0

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