Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Elsword (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Elsword on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The short version
- Closest match: Metin2, which both fantasy and relaxing.
- Elsword is tagged Free to Play, Anime, RPG, Action, MMORPG, Massively Multiplayer, Adventure, Multiplayer by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 17 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
- 1 are from the same studio: KurtzPel.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Metin2
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, MMORPG and PvP; released around the same time (2017).
Become a part of the legendary oriental action MMO – now also on Steam! Put your skill to the test in epic PvE battles against dragons and sinister demon lords, enter merciless PvP duels and become a true martial arts master!
Metin2 at a glance Released 2017 Studio WEBZEN Inc. Player sentiment 70% positive of 14,418 Price Not listed Free to PlayMMORPGPvPMassively MultiplayerHack and SlashRPGFantasyCasual
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NosTale - Anime MMORPG
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 10 player tags including Free to Play, MMORPG and Anime; released around the same time (2017).
NosTale is a free-to-play anime action MMORPG which takes you on an exciting journey through a world full of mystery with your friends. More than 30 specialist classes and tons of loyal pets provide plenty of excitement and variety in PvP, PvE and raids
NosTale - Anime MMORPG at a glance Released 2017 Studio Entwell Co., Ltd. Player sentiment 70% positive of 3,632 Price Free Free to PlayMMORPGAnimeMassively MultiplayerRPGFantasyPvPCute
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MapleStory
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 11 player tags including MMORPG, Free to Play and Side Scroller.
Join over 260 million players worldwide in MapleStory, the world’s biggest 2D MMORPG adventure! Play now for free.
MapleStory at a glance Released 2003 Studio Wizet Player sentiment 61% positive of 15,432 Price Free MMORPGFree to PlaySide ScrollerCuteAnimePlatformerPvPMassively Multiplayer
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Mabinogi
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer and Anime; released around the same time (2012).
Embark on amazing adventures, build lasting friendships or even find romance in this unique social game, where a welcoming community with thousands of devoted players await! Whoever you are, or whatever your heart’s desire, come express it in Mabinogi and start living your fantasy life!
Mabinogi at a glance Released 2012 Studio NEXON Korea Corporation Player sentiment 74% positive of 4,197 Price Free Free to PlayMassively MultiplayerAnimeRPGMMORPGCasualFantasyCute
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Digimon Masters Online
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Anime and MMORPG; released around the same time (2016).
DMO is MMO featuring the ever-popular Digimon franchise. This long awaited game will feature a deeper RPG experience, enhanced graphics and adrenaline-pumping real-time combat. Both new and long-time Digimon fans can now immerse themselves into this new epic adventure with their very own Digimons.
Digimon Masters Online at a glance Released 2016 Studio Move Games Co., Ltd. Player sentiment 67% positive of 8,126 Price Free Free to PlayAnimeMMORPGMassively MultiplayerRPGCasualFantasyOnline Co-Op
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Knight Online
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2016).
The Great Battle between Karus and El Morad has arrived to Steam! Pledge allegiance to one of the Nations and put your skills to the test in one of the best PvP system in the MMORPG universe!
Knight Online at a glance Released 2016 Studio Noah System Player sentiment 51% positive of 11,259 Price Free Free to PlayMMORPGMassively MultiplayerPvPRPGCasualFantasyAnime
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KurtzPel
Why it matched: made by the same studio, KOG; both fantasy; shares 9 player tags including Anime, Free to Play and PvP.
"KurtzPel is an anime-styled, action battle game from a third-person perspective. Players can battle it out in both PvP and PvE mission-based battle modes with massive boss monsters. Players utilize Karmas (the method used to indicate weapon and class types) when charging into battle. Each character gets to use two types of Karmas.
KurtzPel at a glance Released 2019 Studio KOG Player sentiment 60% positive of 33,967 Price Free AnimeFree to PlayPvPFantasyFightingMassively MultiplayerOnline Co-OpHack and Slash
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Shadow Arena
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 10 player tags including Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer and PvP.
Shadow Arena Early Access has ended. A heartfelt thank you to all the players who walked with us on this journey.
Shadow Arena at a glance Released 2020 Studio Pearl Abyss Player sentiment 56% positive of 5,421 Price Not listed Free to PlayMassively MultiplayerPvPRPGFightingFantasyHack and SlashMMORPG
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Spiral Knights
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer and RPG; released around the same time (2011).
Join the ranks of the Spiral Knights. Stranded on an alien world, you must explore the ever-changing Clockworks beneath its surface.
Spiral Knights at a glance Released 2011 Studio Grey Havens Player sentiment 84% positive of 24,215 Price Free Free to PlayMassively MultiplayerRPGOnline Co-OpHack and SlashMMORPGCuteCasual
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Strife
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, RPG and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2015).
Strife® is a truly free to play, competitive, MOBA that features non-stop action and engaging combat. Take control of powerful and versatile heroes, each capable of dominating in unique ways, and exert your will in an epic battle between two teams.
Strife at a glance Released 2015 Studio S2 Games Player sentiment 77% positive of 4,886 Price Free Free to PlayRPGMassively MultiplayerFantasyOnline Co-OpCasualPvPMMORPG
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ArcheBlade
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 10 player tags including Free to Play, Anime and Fighting; released around the same time (2014).
ArcheBlade is a free to play 3D multiplayer fighting game that captures the essence of combo-based fighting games combined with unique game modes. Play as one of many characters and master your skills to become the best fighter.
ArcheBlade at a glance Released 2014 Studio CodeBrush Games Player sentiment 73% positive of 7,616 Price Free Free to PlayAnimeFightingMassively MultiplayerPvPMMORPGHack and SlashRPG
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Tree of Savior (English Ver.)
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 9 player tags including MMORPG, Anime and RPG; released around the same time (2016).
Tree of Savior(abbreviated as TOS thereafter) is an MMORPG in which you embark on a journey to search for the goddesses in the world of chaos. Fairy-tale like colors accompanied with beautiful graphics in TOS will have you reminiscing about precious moments all throughout the game.
Tree of Savior (English Ver.) at a glance Released 2016 Studio IMCGAMES Co.,Ltd. Player sentiment 64% positive of 20,475 Price Free MMORPGAnimeRPGMassively MultiplayerFantasyCuteFree to PlayHack and Slash
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Eternal Senia
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Anime, Free to Play and RPG; released around the same time (2015).
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
Eternal Senia at a glance Released 2015 Studio Sanctum Games Player sentiment 97% positive of 12,057 Price Free AnimeFree to PlayRPGCute2DFantasyCasual
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Child of Light
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Platformer; released around the same time (2014).
Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.
Child of Light at a glance Released 2014 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 91% positive of 13,481 Price $14.99 RPGFantasyPlatformer2DCuteSide ScrollerCasual
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RuneScape
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer.
RuneScape is a high fantasy open world MMORPG. Explore an ever changing and evolving living world where new challenges, skills, and quests await. Featuring unprecedented player freedom, you choose how to play, adventure, and grow.
RuneScape at a glance Released 2020 Studio Jagex Ltd Player sentiment 82% positive of 27,182 Price Free Free to PlayMMORPGMassively MultiplayerRPGFantasyPvPCasual
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Warspear Online
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 8 player tags including MMORPG, Free to Play and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2017).
Create your hero and dive into an epic 2D MMORPG! Explore a vast open world, conquer castles, battle in free-for-all PvP, team up in guilds, join Alliance wars, explore dungeons, and celebrate with fun in-game events!
Warspear Online at a glance Released 2017 Studio Titulum Enterprises Limited Player sentiment 72% positive of 3,147 Price Free MMORPGFree to PlayMassively MultiplayerRPGOnline Co-OpFantasyPvP2D
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Riders of Icarus
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer and RPG; released around the same time (2016).
Take the battle to the sky with fantastical flying mount combat unlike anything you’ve seen before in Riders of Icarus, the new unprecedented action-adventure MMORPG experience that lets you ride and fight on the back of the realm’s most dangerous winged beasts…dragons.
Riders of Icarus at a glance Released 2016 Studio WeMade Player sentiment 66% positive of 10,691 Price Not listed Free to PlayMassively MultiplayerRPGMMORPGFantasyFightingPvPAnime
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Dust: An Elysian Tail
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Platformer, RPG and 2D; released around the same time (2013).
Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.
Dust: An Elysian Tail at a glance Released 2013 Studio Humble Hearts LLC Player sentiment 95% positive of 19,062 Price $14.99 PlatformerRPG2DFantasyBeat 'em upHack and SlashSide ScrollerAnime
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Shakes and Fidget
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, RPG and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2016).
Shakes & Fidget is a hilarious fantasy role-playing satire and at the same time, an award-winning RPG! Sounds crazy? With over 50 million enthusiastic players, it ranks among the most celebrated online role-playing games worldwide!
Shakes and Fidget at a glance Released 2016 Studio Playa Games GmbH Player sentiment 92% positive of 36,847 Price Free Free to PlayRPGMassively MultiplayerCasualMMORPGFantasy
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DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Anime, Fighting and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2016).
DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 builds upon the highly popular DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE with enhanced graphics that will further immerse players into the largest and most detailed Dragon Ball world ever developed.
DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 at a glance Released 2016 Studio QLOC Player sentiment 90% positive of 59,432 Price $19.99 AnimeFightingMassively MultiplayerRPGOnline Co-OpMMORPGBeat 'em upCasual
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RPG MO
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, RPG and MMORPG; released around the same time (2015).
RPG MO is a nostalgic MMORPG that reminds of Ultima and Runescape Classic.
RPG MO at a glance Released 2015 Studio Marxnet Player sentiment 79% positive of 2,966 Price Free Free to PlayRPGMMORPGMassively Multiplayer2DFantasy
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Shadowverse CCG
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Anime and Fantasy; released around the same time (2016).
Four million battles every day. One Shadowverse. Japan's #1 strategic card game. Made by card gamers for card gamers.
Shadowverse CCG at a glance Released 2016 Studio Cygames, Inc. Player sentiment 74% positive of 15,062 Price Not listed Free to PlayAnimeFantasyPvPCuteCasualRPG
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RuneScape
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer.
RuneScape is a high fantasy open world MMORPG. Explore an ever changing and evolving living world where new challenges, skills, and quests await. Featuring unprecedented player freedom, you choose how to play, adventure, and grow.
RuneScape at a glance Released 2001 Studio Jagex Player sentiment 82% positive of 27,176 Price Free Free to PlayMMORPGMassively MultiplayerRPGFantasyPvPCasual
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Villagers and Heroes
Why it matched: both fantasy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer and RPG; released around the same time (2014).
Step into a cozy fantasy MMORPG where adventure feels like home. Craft gear, farm, and build your village—then band together with a warm community to take on challenging boss raids, explore dangerous realms, and forge your legend.
Villagers and Heroes at a glance Released 2014 Studio Mad Otter Games Player sentiment 61% positive of 3,457 Price Free Free to PlayMassively MultiplayerRPGMMORPGFantasyCasual
Common questions
What game is most like Elsword?
Metin2, on the evidence we have. It both fantasy and relaxing. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Elsword" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Elsword. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
What else did the makers of Elsword do?
KurtzPel is also from KOG, and appears in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.