Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like MapleStory (2026)
Every game below overlaps with MapleStory 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: RuneScape, which both story-rich and relaxing.
- MapleStory is tagged MMORPG, 2D Platformer, Character Customization, Loot, Free to Play, Side Scroller, PvE, 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.
- 16 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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RuneScape
Why it matched: both story-rich and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2001).
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 MultiplayerRPGCharacter CustomizationStory RichPvEPvP
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Elsword
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 11 player tags including Free to Play, Anime and RPG.
Elsword is a free-to-play, online action RPG that uses classic side-scrolling game mechanics in an immersive manga inspired world.
Elsword at a glance Released 2014 Studio KOG Player sentiment 73% positive of 9,721 Price Free Free to PlayAnimeRPGMMORPGMassively MultiplayerSide ScrollerPvP2D
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RuneScape
Why it matched: both story-rich and relaxing; shares 9 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 MultiplayerRPGCharacter CustomizationStory RichPvEPvP
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Mabinogi
Why it matched: both story-rich and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer and Anime.
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 MultiplayerAnimeRPGMMORPGCasualCharacter CustomizationCute
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Eternal Senia
Why it matched: both story-rich and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Anime, Free to Play and RPG.
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 PlayRPGStory RichCute2DMultiple EndingsCasual
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DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2
Why it matched: both story-rich and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Anime, Character Customization and Massively Multiplayer.
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 AnimeCharacter CustomizationMassively MultiplayerRPGThird PersonStory RichMMORPGCasual
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Old School RuneScape
Why it matched: both story-rich; shares 9 player tags including MMORPG, Free to Play and Story Rich.
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 PlayStory RichMassively MultiplayerRPGCharacter CustomizationThird PersonPvE
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Shakes and Fidget
Why it matched: both story-rich and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, RPG and Massively Multiplayer.
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 MultiplayerCasualMMORPGCharacter CustomizationStory Rich
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LoveChoice
Why it matched: both story-rich and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Multiple Endings and Cute.
"What is love?" We try to answer that with this game. The game encourages people to have a warm, soft, and understanding heart.
LoveChoice at a glance Released 2021 Studio Akaba Studio Player sentiment 92% positive of 36,611 Price $1.99 Story RichMultiple EndingsCuteCasualRPG2DAnime
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Child of Light
Why it matched: both story-rich and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Platformer and 2D.
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 RPGPlatformer2DStory RichCuteSide ScrollerCasual
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BLEACH Brave Souls
Why it matched: both story-rich and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Anime and RPG.
The world of mega-hit manga and anime BLEACH comes to Steam in this exciting 3D action game! Build a team using your favorite characters from the BLEACH universe!
BLEACH Brave Souls at a glance Released 2020 Studio KLab Inc. Player sentiment 88% positive of 12,757 Price Free Free to PlayAnimeRPGPvPCasualStory RichMMORPG
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Gems of War - Puzzle RPG
Why it matched: both story-rich and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, PvE and PvP.
Gems of War is a Match-3 RPG from the original creators of Puzzle Quest! Start your RPG journey and fight puzzle battles through hundreds of quests, or build your army of troops and go to war in strategic PVP match-3 combat!
Gems of War - Puzzle RPG at a glance Released 2014 Studio Infinity Plus 2 Player sentiment 79% positive of 10,815 Price Free Free to PlayPvEPvPRPG2DStory RichCasual
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MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY
Why it matched: both story-rich and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, RPG and MMORPG.
A team of veteran developers of the FINAL FANTASY franchise, headed by venerated producer Yoshinori Kitase, brings you MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY, a mobile RPG of unprecedented quality. The PC version comes 4K visuals and 60 FPS gameplay.
MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY at a glance Released 2017 Studio Square Enix Player sentiment 73% positive of 4,380 Price Not listed Free to PlayRPGMMORPGAnimeStory RichCasualCharacter Customization
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OneShot
Why it matched: both story-rich and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Cute and Multiple Endings.
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
OneShot at a glance Released 2016 Studio Future Cat LLC Player sentiment 98% positive of 64,849 Price $9.99 Story RichCuteMultiple Endings2DRPGCasualAnime
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Star Wars: The Old Republic
Why it matched: both story-rich; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, MMORPG and Character Customization.
STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ is a free-to-play MMORPG that puts you at the center of your own story-driven saga. Play as a Jedi, Sith, Bounty Hunter, or one of many other iconic STAR WARS roles in the galaxy far, far away over three thousand years before the classic films.
Star Wars: The Old Republic at a glance Released 2011 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 90% positive of 75,206 Price Free Free to PlayMMORPGCharacter CustomizationRPGStory RichMassively MultiplayerThird PersonPvP
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Guild Wars 2
Why it matched: both story-rich; shares 8 player tags including MMORPG, RPG and Character Customization.
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 MMORPGRPGCharacter CustomizationFree to PlayThird PersonMassively MultiplayerPvPStory Rich
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The Lord of the Rings Online
Why it matched: both story-rich; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer.
Join the world’s greatest fellowship of players in the award-winning online re-creation of J. R. R. Tolkien’s legendary Middle-earth.
The Lord of the Rings Online at a glance Released 2012 Studio Standing Stone Games Player sentiment 81% positive of 23,171 Price Free Free to PlayMMORPGMassively MultiplayerRPGCharacter CustomizationStory RichThird PersonPvP
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Legends of IdleOn - Idle MMO
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, MMORPG and RPG.
The incremental idle MMO where your heroes keep fighting while you're gone! Spend their loot on upgrades, unlock classes from Elemental-Wizard to Cannon-Pirate, and level 20 unique skills like Farming, Sailing, and Construction!
Legends of IdleOn - Idle MMO at a glance Released 2025 Studio Lavaflame2 Player sentiment 77% positive of 29,660 Price Free Free to PlayMMORPGRPGMassively MultiplayerCasualCharacter CustomizationPvECute
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Champions Online
Why it matched: both story-rich; shares 8 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 MultiplayerThird PersonPvPPvERPG
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Metin2
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, MMORPG and PvP.
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 PlayMMORPGPvPPvEMassively MultiplayerRPGCasualThird Person
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Soulworker
Why it matched: both story-rich; shares 8 player tags including Anime, Free to Play and MMORPG.
Fierce emotions help fuel SoulWorkers to save the world from the devastated scene of a post-apocalyptic world. In a world where only dark devastation reigns – you are the only SoulWorker to come to the rescue.
Soulworker at a glance Released 2021 Studio VALOFE Player sentiment 70% positive of 10,723 Price Free AnimeFree to PlayMMORPGRPGThird PersonMassively MultiplayerStory RichPvE
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Age of Conan: Unchained
Why it matched: both story-rich; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer and RPG.
Age of Conan: Unchained is an award-winning and critically acclaimed massively multiplayer online game set in the sexy, savage and brutal world of Conan the Barbarian. Tread in the footsteps of the greatest fantasy hero of all time, and explore the vast reaches of Hyboria.
Age of Conan: Unchained at a glance Released 2013 Studio Funcom Player sentiment 69% positive of 2,930 Price Free Free to PlayMassively MultiplayerRPGMMORPGStory RichThird PersonPvEPvP
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Clannad
Why it matched: both story-rich and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Anime, Story Rich and Multiple Endings; released around the same time (2004).
From the world renowned visual novel studio Key, the highly rated story of CLANNAD is now available on Steam! Improved visuals, achievement integration, and Dangopedia make this the best version of CLANNAD to date.
Clannad at a glance Released 2004 Studio Key Player sentiment 98% positive of 10,936 Price $44.99 AnimeStory RichMultiple EndingsCuteCasual2D
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Kanon
Why it matched: both story-rich and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Casual, 2D and 2D Platformer; released around the same time (1999).
A tale of small miracles in a snow-covered town— Kanon, the very first game from visual novel studio Key, is now available on Steam! Now featuring HD visuals and full voice support! (The protagonist is only voiced in certain scenes.)
Kanon at a glance Released 1999 Studio Key Player sentiment 98% positive of 478 Price $29.99 Casual2D2D PlatformerCuteAnimeMultiple Endings
Common questions
What game is most like MapleStory?
RuneScape, on the evidence we have. It both story-rich 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 MapleStory" 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 MapleStory. 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.