Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like ELYON (2026)
Every game below overlaps with ELYON 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: NosTale - Anime MMORPG, which both open world and fantasy.
- ELYON is tagged Action, MMORPG, Open World, Combat, Adventure, PvP, PvE, 3D 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.
- 13 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
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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NosTale - Anime MMORPG
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer; 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 PlayMMORPGMassively MultiplayerCharacter CustomizationPvEFantasyPvPOnline Co-Op
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WildStar
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer and MMORPG.
Critically acclaimed and now Free to Play, WildStar is a fantastical sci-fi MMO where you can join your friends or undertake your own epic adventures on the fabled planet Nexus!
WildStar at a glance Released 2016 Studio Carbine Studios Player sentiment 75% positive of 5,124 Price Not listed Free to PlayMassively MultiplayerMMORPGSci-fiPvPPvECharacter CustomizationFantasy
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Phantasy Star Online 2
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and fantasy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Character Customization and MMORPG; released around the same time (2020).
Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis is a free-to-play action MMO. Join players around the world to explore the planet Halpha and fight in epic battles as ARKS Defenders! Unleash your imagination with our ultimate character creation experience and creative spaces to create your own phantasy.
Phantasy Star Online 2 at a glance Released 2020 Studio SEGA Player sentiment 69% positive of 24,656 Price Free Free to PlayCharacter CustomizationMMORPGOnline Co-OpMassively MultiplayerSci-fiFantasy
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RIFT
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, MMORPG and Fantasy.
Dive into a world of epic adventure! Create your perfect hero thanks to a uniquely customizable class system. Collect, craft, and customize your gear. Go it alone or group up to challenge dungeons, raids, dynamic open-world content, and your fellow players.
RIFT at a glance Released 2011 Studio gamigo US Inc. Player sentiment 74% positive of 11,635 Price Free Free to PlayMMORPGFantasyMassively MultiplayerCharacter CustomizationPvPOnline Co-OpCrafting
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Champions Online
Why it matched: both open world and science fiction; shares 9 player tags including MMORPG, Character Customization and Free to Play.
Grab your cape and defend Millennium City in this comic book-style action MMORPG! Design your hero and costume from thousands of costume pieces, face super-villains like Dr. Destroyer, and create your own unique nemesis.
Champions Online at a glance Released 2011 Studio Cryptic Studios Player sentiment 71% positive of 4,378 Price Free MMORPGCharacter CustomizationFree to PlayMassively MultiplayerCombatOnline Co-OpPvPPvE
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ARK: Survival Ascended
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and fantasy; shares 7 player tags including Crafting, Character Customization and PvE; released around the same time (2023).
ARK is reimagined from the ground-up into the next-generation of video game technology with Unreal Engine 5! Form a tribe, tame & breed hundreds of unique dinosaurs and primeval creatures, explore, craft, build, and fight your way to the top of the food-chain. Your new world awaits!
ARK: Survival Ascended at a glance Released 2023 Studio Studio Wildcard Player sentiment 60% positive of 116,330 Price $11.24 CraftingCharacter CustomizationPvEPvPMassively MultiplayerFantasySci-fi
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TERA - Action MMORPG
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including MMORPG, Massively Multiplayer and Free to Play; released around the same time (2017).
TERA is an epic fantasy MMORPG experience. Master the action-packed combat system and prove yourself in solo and multiplayer adventures – all in the stunningly beautiful world of Arborea!
TERA - Action MMORPG at a glance Released 2017 Studio Bluehole, Inc. Player sentiment 79% positive of 7,716 Price Not listed MMORPGMassively MultiplayerFree to PlayFantasyPvEPvPCharacter CustomizationOnline Co-Op
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Predecessor
Why it matched: both science fiction and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, PvP and Fantasy; released around the same time (2024).
The tactical depth and iconic heroes of a hardcore MOBA meets the explosive verticality of a 5v5 3D shooter.
Predecessor at a glance Released 2024 Studio Omeda Studios Player sentiment 71% positive of 17,619 Price Free Free to PlayPvPFantasySci-fi3DOnline Co-OpPvECombat
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Bless Online
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including MMORPG, Massively Multiplayer and Free to Play; released around the same time (2018).
Live your own adventure in the breathtaking world of Bless Online! Fight for your faction in RvR battles and field PvP, explore treacherous dungeons with your friends, tame fantastic monsters, and become a legend.
Bless Online at a glance Released 2018 Studio NEOWIZ BLESS STUDIO Player sentiment 37% positive of 9,795 Price Not listed MMORPGMassively MultiplayerFree to PlayPvPCharacter CustomizationPvEFantasyCrafting
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Guild Wars 2
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 10 player tags including MMORPG, Character Customization and Free to Play.
Guild Wars 2 is an award-winning online roleplaying game with fast-paced action combat, deep character customization, and no subscription fee required. Choose from an arsenal of professions and weapons, explore a vast open world, compete in PVP modes and more. Join over 16 million players now!
Guild Wars 2 at a glance Released 2012 Studio ArenaNet Player sentiment 88% positive of 29,449 Price Free MMORPGCharacter CustomizationFree to PlayFantasy3DMassively MultiplayerPvPCombat
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Lost Ark
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 9 player tags including MMORPG, Free to Play and Hack and Slash; released around the same time (2022).
Embark on an odyssey for the Lost Ark in a vast, vibrant world: explore new lands, seek out lost treasures, and test yourself in thrilling action combat in this action-packed free-to-play RPG.
Lost Ark at a glance Released 2022 Studio Smilegate RPG Player sentiment 70% positive of 203,186 Price Free MMORPGFree to PlayHack and SlashCharacter CustomizationMassively MultiplayerPvEFantasyPvP
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Star Trek Online
Why it matched: both open world and science fiction; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Sci-fi and Massively Multiplayer.
In Star Trek Online, the Star Trek universe appears for the first time on a truly massive scale. Players take the captain's chair as they command their own starship and crew. Explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and new civilizations, and boldly go where no one has gone before.
Star Trek Online at a glance Released 2012 Studio Cryptic Studios Player sentiment 79% positive of 21,274 Price Free Free to PlaySci-fiMassively MultiplayerMMORPGCharacter CustomizationPvEOnline Co-OpPvP
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Neverwinter
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer.
Neverwinter is a free, action MMORPG based on the acclaimed Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying game. Epic stories, action combat and classic roleplaying await those heroes courageous enough to enter the fantastic world of Neverwinter!
Neverwinter at a glance Released 2013 Studio Cryptic Studios Player sentiment 77% positive of 39,651 Price Free Free to PlayMMORPGMassively MultiplayerFantasyCharacter CustomizationPvPPvEHack and Slash
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Old School RuneScape
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 7 player tags including MMORPG, Free to Play and Fantasy; released around the same time (2021).
The best retro fantasy MMORPG on the planet. Old School is RuneScape but… older! This is the open world you know and love, but as it was in 2007. Saying that, it’s even better than that – Old School is shaped by you, its players, with regular new content, fixes and expansions voted for by the fans!
Old School RuneScape at a glance Released 2021 Studio Jagex Ltd Player sentiment 83% positive of 20,728 Price Free MMORPGFree to PlayFantasyMassively MultiplayerCharacter CustomizationPvEPvP
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RuneScape
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2020).
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 MultiplayerFantasyCharacter CustomizationPvEPvP
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SCARLET NEXUS
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and fantasy; shares 6 player tags including Sci-fi, Combat and Fantasy; released around the same time (2021).
Choose between Yuito and Kasane, elite psionics each armed with a talent in psychokinesis and their own reason to fight. Complete both of their stories to unlock all the mysteries of a Brain Punk future caught between technology and psychic abilities.
SCARLET NEXUS at a glance Released 2021 Studio BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc. Player sentiment 80% positive of 18,163 Price $9.59 Sci-fiCombatFantasyFuturisticCharacter CustomizationHack and Slash
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Albion Online
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2018).
Albion Online is a fantasy sandbox MMORPG featuring a player-driven economy, classless combat system, and intense PvP battles. Explore a vast open world full of danger and opportunity. Grow your wealth, forge alliances, and leave your mark on the world of Albion.
Albion Online at a glance Released 2018 Studio Sandbox Interactive GmbH Player sentiment 78% positive of 93,490 Price Free Free to PlayMMORPGMassively MultiplayerCraftingPvPPvEFantasy
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New World: Aeternum
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 7 player tags including Massively Multiplayer, MMORPG and PvP; released around the same time (2021).
Experience a thrilling action RPG set on the supernatural island of Aeternum. Forge your destiny on an adventure filled with danger and opportunity.
New World: Aeternum at a glance Released 2021 Studio Amazon Game Studios Player sentiment 67% positive of 297,045 Price Not listed Massively MultiplayerMMORPGPvPPvEFantasyCharacter CustomizationCrafting
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Day of Dragons
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 7 player tags including Massively Multiplayer, PvE and Combat; released around the same time (2019).
Day of Dragons is an online creature survival game set in a large, beautiful, sandbox open world with multiple biomes and distinct creatures. Rule the world as one of several dragon species, or play as an elemental.
Day of Dragons at a glance Released 2019 Studio Beawesome Games Player sentiment 65% positive of 7,900 Price $19.99 Massively MultiplayerPvECombatPvPFantasyMMORPGRealistic
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Black Desert
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including MMORPG, Massively Multiplayer and Character Customization.
Played by over 20 million Adventurers - Black Desert Online is an open-world, action MMORPG. Experience intense, action-packed combat, battle massive world bosses, fight alongside friends to siege and conquer castles, and train in professions such as fishing, trading, crafting, cooking, and more!
Black Desert at a glance Released 2014 Studio Pearl Abyss Player sentiment 74% positive of 94,179 Price $9.99 MMORPGMassively MultiplayerCharacter CustomizationFantasy3DCraftingPvPCombat
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Skyforge
Why it matched: both open world and science fiction; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer and MMORPG; released around the same time (2017).
Discover a universe of adventure in Skyforge, the sci-fi action MMO brought to you by Innova Co SARL. Explore the breathtaking world of Aelion, become an Immortal, switch between 18+ classes, and master amazing powers to defend the planet from invasion. Play for free today!
Skyforge at a glance Released 2017 Studio Innova Co SARL Player sentiment 60% positive of 4,358 Price Not listed Free to PlayMassively MultiplayerMMORPGCharacter CustomizationSci-fiHack and SlashOnline Co-Op
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Mortal Online 2
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 7 player tags including MMORPG, PvP and Character Customization; released around the same time (2022).
Step into Nave, a vast fantasy sandbox world with a player-driven economy, persistent housing, and deep crafting systems. Engage in first-person, full-loot PvP combat with other players and perilous foes. Build, explore, and conquer in an unforgiving world. The land is yours—who will you become?
Mortal Online 2 at a glance Released 2022 Studio Star Vault AB Player sentiment 60% positive of 13,915 Price $39.99 MMORPGPvPCharacter CustomizationFantasyCraftingMassively MultiplayerCombat
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Bless Unleashed
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 7 player tags including MMORPG, Free to Play and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2021).
Bless Unleashed is an open-world online game that can be enjoyed with your friends and countless others. Venture out to engage in intense combat while exploring vast regions and treacherous dungeons.
Bless Unleashed at a glance Released 2021 Studio VALOFE Player sentiment 53% positive of 31,102 Price Free MMORPGFree to PlayMassively MultiplayerFantasyPvEPvPCharacter Customization
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LIZARDS MUST DIE
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and fantasy; shares 5 player tags including Hack and Slash, Realistic and Fantasy; released around the same time (2023).
The great exploits of the Ancient Rus in the war with the lizards. Immerse yourself in the world of Hyperborea and defeat hordes of Lizards and other unholy who encroached on holy places Ancestors. Choose a blessed hero and go save the world from the green plague.
LIZARDS MUST DIE at a glance Released 2023 Studio Smola Game Studio Player sentiment 96% positive of 26,441 Price $3.99 Hack and SlashRealisticFantasy3DSci-fi
Common questions
What game is most like ELYON?
NosTale - Anime MMORPG, on the evidence we have. It both open world and fantasy. 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 ELYON" 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 ELYON. 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.
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.