Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality

24 games like RIFT (2026)

Recomputed 19 October 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

Every game below overlaps with RIFT 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.

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The short version

Closest match: The Lord of the Rings Online, which both open world, survival and fantasy.
RIFT is tagged Free to Play, MMORPG, RPG, Fantasy, Open World, Old School, Nostalgia, Massively 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.
10 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.

Why players value RIFT

The five things Steam players tag RIFT with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.

Free to Play
MMORPG
RPG
Fantasy
Open World

RIFT at a glance
Reception	Mostly Positive on Steam (74% of 11,635)
Watch-outs	no widespread problems reported by players
Price	Free

Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.

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

1
The Lord of the Rings Online
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 10 player tags including Free to Play, MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2012).
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
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (81% of 23,171)
Matches RIFT on: 5 of 5 — Free to Play, MMORPG, RPG, Fantasy, Open World
Why players like it: Free to Play, MMORPG, Massively Multiplayer, Open World, Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RIFT: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RIFT:Free to PlayMMORPGMassively MultiplayerFantasyRPGCharacter CustomizationOnline Co-OpSurvival
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2
Mortal Online 2
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 10 player tags including MMORPG, PvP and Character Customization.
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
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.6/10 · Steam: Mixed (60% of 13,915)
Matches RIFT on: 4 of 5 — MMORPG, RPG, Fantasy, Open World
Why players like it: MMORPG, Sandbox, Open World, PvP, Character Customization — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RIFT: $39.99 — $39.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RIFT:MMORPGPvPCharacter CustomizationRPGFantasyMagicCraftingSurvival
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3
NosTale - Anime MMORPG
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer.
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
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.0/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (70% of 3,632)
Matches RIFT on: 5 of 5 — Free to Play, MMORPG, RPG, Fantasy, Open World
Why players like it: Free to Play, MMORPG, Anime, Massively Multiplayer, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RIFT: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RIFT:Free to PlayMMORPGMassively MultiplayerRPGCharacter CustomizationFantasyPvPSurvival
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4
School of Dragons
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer and RPG; released around the same time (2014).
Fly fast, train hard, and learn well to become the Ultimate Dragon Trainer! Join Chief Hiccup and Toothless and embark on the thrilling adventures of DreamWorks Animation’s ‘How to Train Your Dragon’. Play with your friends and explore mysterious worlds in this action-packed learning experience!
School of Dragons at a glance
Released 2014 Studio JumpStart Games, Inc.
Player sentiment 62% positive of 5,502 Price Not listed
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.6/10 · Steam: Mixed (62% of 5,502)
Matches RIFT on: 5 of 5 — Free to Play, MMORPG, RPG, Fantasy, Open World
Why players like it: Free to Play, Dragons, Adventure, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RIFT:Free to PlayMassively MultiplayerRPGMMORPGFantasyOnline Co-OpSurvivalPvP
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5
Villagers and Heroes
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 8 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
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.5/10 · Steam: Mixed (61% of 3,457)
Matches RIFT on: 5 of 5 — Free to Play, MMORPG, RPG, Fantasy, Open World
Why players like it: Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Open World, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RIFT: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RIFT:Free to PlayMassively MultiplayerRPGMMORPGCraftingFantasySurvivalMagic
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6
Old School RuneScape
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 10 player tags including MMORPG, Free to Play and Nostalgia.
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
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (83% of 20,728)
Matches RIFT on: 5 of 5 — Free to Play, MMORPG, RPG, Fantasy, Open World
Why players like it: MMORPG, Free to Play, Nostalgia, Adventure, Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RIFT: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RIFT:MMORPGFree to PlayNostalgiaFantasyMassively MultiplayerRPGCharacter CustomizationThird Person
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7
Albion Online
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer.
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
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (78% of 93,490)
Matches RIFT on: 5 of 5 — Free to Play, MMORPG, RPG, Fantasy, Open World
Why players like it: Free to Play, MMORPG, Open World, Massively Multiplayer, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RIFT: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RIFT:Free to PlayMMORPGMassively MultiplayerRPGCraftingSurvivalPvPFantasy
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8
WildStar
Why it matched: both open world, survival 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
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (75% of 5,124)
Matches RIFT on: 5 of 5 — Free to Play, MMORPG, RPG, Fantasy, Open World
Why players like it: Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer, MMORPG, Open World, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RIFT:Free to PlayMassively MultiplayerMMORPGRPGPvPCharacter CustomizationFantasySurvival
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9
Riders of Icarus
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer and RPG.
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
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.0/10 · Steam: Mixed (66% of 10,691)
Matches RIFT on: 5 of 5 — Free to Play, MMORPG, RPG, Fantasy, Open World
Why players like it: Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, MMORPG, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RIFT:Free to PlayMassively MultiplayerRPGMMORPGFantasyCharacter CustomizationPvPSurvival
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10
Dark and Light
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Massively Multiplayer and RPG.
Dark and Light is a vast sandbox survival RPG set in a world dominated by powerful elemental forces. Find your way in a meticulously crafted world, featuring breathtaking landscapes, a wide variety of mythical creatures, and limitless possibility to craft, build, and unlock dozens of powerful weapons, spells, and skills.
Dark and Light at a glance
Released 2017 Studio Snail Games USA
Player sentiment 52% positive of 11,829 Price $17.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.1/10 · Steam: Mixed (52% of 11,829)
Matches RIFT on: 4 of 5 — MMORPG, RPG, Fantasy, Open World
Why players like it: Open World, Survival, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RIFT: $17.99 — $17.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RIFT:SurvivalMassively MultiplayerRPGFantasyMagicMMORPGCraftingPvP
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11
Knight Online
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer.
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
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.0/10 · Steam: Mixed (51% of 11,259)
Matches RIFT on: 5 of 5 — Free to Play, MMORPG, RPG, Fantasy, Open World
Why players like it: Free to Play, MMORPG, Massively Multiplayer, Action, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RIFT: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RIFT:Free to PlayMMORPGMassively MultiplayerPvPRPGSurvivalCharacter CustomizationFantasy
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12
Guild Wars 2
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 11 player tags including MMORPG, RPG and Character Customization; released around the same time (2012).
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
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 29,449)
Matches RIFT on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, MMORPG, RPG, Fantasy
Why players like it: MMORPG, Adventure, RPG, Character Customization, Free to Play — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RIFT: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report monetisation inside the game (details)
Shared with RIFT:MMORPGRPGCharacter CustomizationFree to PlayFantasyThird Person3DMassively Multiplayer
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13
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 9 player tags including MMORPG, RPG and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2014).
Join over 30 million adventurers worldwide and take part in an epic and ever-changing FINAL FANTASY. Experience an unforgettable story, exhilarating battles, and a myriad of captivating environments to explore.
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online at a glance
Released 2014 Studio Square Enix
Player sentiment 87% positive of 85,571 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (87% of 85,571)
Matches RIFT on: 4 of 5 — MMORPG, RPG, Fantasy, Open World
Why players like it: MMORPG, RPG, Massively Multiplayer, Character Customization, Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RIFT: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RIFT:MMORPGRPGMassively MultiplayerCharacter CustomizationFantasyMagicThird PersonOnline Co-Op
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14
Black Desert
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 9 player tags including MMORPG, Massively Multiplayer and Character Customization; released around the same time (2014).
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
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (74% of 94,179)
Matches RIFT on: 4 of 5 — MMORPG, RPG, Fantasy, Open World
Why players like it: MMORPG, Massively Multiplayer, Open World, Character Customization, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RIFT: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RIFT:MMORPGMassively MultiplayerCharacter CustomizationRPGFantasy3DCraftingMagic
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15
Dungeons & Dragons Online
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, RPG and MMORPG; released around the same time (2012).
Enter a world of danger and adventure with Dungeons & Dragons Online® based on the beloved RPG that started it all.
Dungeons & Dragons Online at a glance
Released 2012 Studio Standing Stone Games
Player sentiment 71% positive of 7,931 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.2/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (71% of 7,931)
Matches RIFT on: 5 of 5 — Free to Play, MMORPG, RPG, Fantasy, Open World
Why players like it: Free to Play, RPG, MMORPG, Dungeons & Dragons, Massively Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RIFT: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RIFT:Free to PlayRPGMMORPGMassively MultiplayerFantasyMagicCharacter CustomizationThird Person
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16
Orcs Must Die! Unchained
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Survival and Fantasy.
Orcs Must Die! Unchained takes the award-winning Orcs Must Die! action tower defense game to a whole new level with team-based gameplay! Bust skulls with your best pals in PvE co-op Survival, or put your teamwork to the real test in Sabotage Mode!
Orcs Must Die! Unchained at a glance
Released 2017 Studio Robot Entertainment
Player sentiment 69% positive of 6,107 Price Not listed
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: Mixed (69% of 6,107)
Matches RIFT on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, RPG, Fantasy, Open World
Why players like it: Free to Play, Tower Defense, Multiplayer, Co-op, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RIFT:Free to PlaySurvivalFantasyThird PersonPvPRPGMassively MultiplayerOnline Co-Op
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17
Undawn
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 9 player tags including Massively Multiplayer, Survival and RPG.
Explore, adapt, and survive in Undawn, a free-to-play open-world survival RPG for mobile and PC developed by LightSpeed Studios and published by Level Infinite. Embark on an adventure with other survivors four years after a worldwide disaster where hordes of infected roam a shattered world.
Undawn at a glance
Released 2023 Studio Lightspeed Studios
Player sentiment 54% positive of 6,602 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.1/10 · Steam: Mixed (54% of 6,602)
Matches RIFT on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, MMORPG, RPG, Open World
Why players like it: Open World, Massively Multiplayer, Survival, RPG, MMORPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RIFT: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RIFT:Massively MultiplayerSurvivalRPGMMORPGCraftingPvPFree to PlayCharacter Customization
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18
Conan Exiles Enhanced
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 7 player tags including Survival, Crafting and RPG.
Conan Exiles Enhanced is an open world survival game set in the mythical lands of Hyboria, now fully upgraded to Unreal Engine 5 with stunning visuals and improved performance. SURVIVE, BUILD, and DOMINATE alone or with friends in a world brimming with adventure!
Conan Exiles Enhanced at a glance
Released 2018 Studio Funcom
Player sentiment 79% positive of 117,272 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (79% of 117,272)
Matches RIFT on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Fantasy, Open World
Why players like it: Survival, Open World, Nudity, Building, Open World Survival Craft — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RIFT: $39.99 — $39.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RIFT:SurvivalCraftingRPGMassively MultiplayerOnline Co-OpFantasyPvP
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19
TERA - Action MMORPG
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 9 player tags including MMORPG, Massively Multiplayer and Free to Play.
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
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (79% of 7,716)
Matches RIFT on: 5 of 5 — Free to Play, MMORPG, RPG, Fantasy, Open World
Why players like it: MMORPG, Massively Multiplayer, Free to Play, RPG, Class-Based — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RIFT:MMORPGMassively MultiplayerFree to PlayRPGFantasyPvPCharacter CustomizationOnline Co-Op
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20
Digimon Masters Online
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer.
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
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.0/10 · Steam: Mixed (67% of 8,126)
Matches RIFT on: 5 of 5 — Free to Play, MMORPG, RPG, Fantasy, Open World
Why players like it: Free to Play, Anime, MMORPG, Massively Multiplayer, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RIFT: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RIFT:Free to PlayMMORPGMassively MultiplayerRPGFantasyOnline Co-OpSurvival
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21
Swords of Legends Online
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, MMORPG and Character Customization.
Swords of Legends Online is an action MMORPG set in a breathtaking fantasy world with sophisticated combat mechanics and a unique storyline based on Chinese mythology.
Swords of Legends Online at a glance
Released 2021 Studio Wangyuan Shengtang Entertainment Technology CO.
Player sentiment 67% positive of 5,795 Price Not listed
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.9/10 · Steam: Mixed (67% of 5,795)
Matches RIFT on: 5 of 5 — Free to Play, MMORPG, RPG, Fantasy, Open World
Why players like it: Free to Play, MMORPG, Open World, Character Customization, Action RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RIFT:Free to PlayMMORPGCharacter CustomizationFantasyMassively MultiplayerRPGThird PersonOnline Co-Op
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22
Day of Dragons
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 7 player tags including Survival, Massively Multiplayer and PvP.
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
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.8/10 · Steam: Mixed (65% of 7,900)
Matches RIFT on: 4 of 5 — MMORPG, RPG, Fantasy, Open World
Why players like it: Early Access, Dragons, Survival, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RIFT: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RIFT:SurvivalMassively MultiplayerPvPFantasyRPGMMORPGThird Person
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23
ARK: Survival Ascended
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 7 player tags including Survival, Crafting and Character Customization.
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
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.1/10 · Steam: Mixed (60% of 116,330)
Matches RIFT on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Fantasy, Open World
Why players like it: Early Access, Survival, Open World, Multiplayer, Dinosaurs — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RIFT: $11.24 — $11.24 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RIFT:SurvivalCraftingCharacter CustomizationPvPMassively MultiplayerRPGFantasy
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24
Dragon Quest Builders
Why it matched: both open world, survival and fantasy; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Character Customization and 3D.
The beloved block-building RPG, DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS, is bringing its handy crafting features to Steam! Weave your own tale as you build your own unique buildings and towns to restore Alefgard to it's former glory!
Dragon Quest Builders at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Square Enix
Player sentiment 91% positive of 793 Price $27.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 793)
Matches RIFT on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Fantasy, Open World
Why players like it: RPG, JRPG, Platformer, Character Customization, 3D — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs RIFT: $27.99 — $27.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with RIFT:RPGCharacter Customization3DThird PersonFantasySurvivalCrafting
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The Lord of the Rings Online at a glance
Released	2012	Studio	Standing Stone Games
Player sentiment	81% positive of 23,171	Price	Free

Mortal Online 2 at a glance
Released	2022	Studio	Star Vault AB
Player sentiment	60% positive of 13,915	Price	$39.99

NosTale - Anime MMORPG at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Entwell Co., Ltd.
Player sentiment	70% positive of 3,632	Price	Free

School of Dragons at a glance
Released	2014	Studio	JumpStart Games, Inc.
Player sentiment	62% positive of 5,502	Price	Not listed

Villagers and Heroes at a glance
Released	2014	Studio	Mad Otter Games
Player sentiment	61% positive of 3,457	Price	Free

Old School RuneScape at a glance
Released	2021	Studio	Jagex Ltd
Player sentiment	83% positive of 20,728	Price	Free

Albion Online at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Sandbox Interactive GmbH
Player sentiment	78% positive of 93,490	Price	Free

WildStar at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Carbine Studios
Player sentiment	75% positive of 5,124	Price	Not listed

Riders of Icarus at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	WeMade
Player sentiment	66% positive of 10,691	Price	Not listed

Dark and Light at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Snail Games USA
Player sentiment	52% positive of 11,829	Price	$17.99

Knight Online at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Noah System
Player sentiment	51% positive of 11,259	Price	Free

Guild Wars 2 at a glance
Released	2012	Studio	ArenaNet
Player sentiment	88% positive of 29,449	Price	Free

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online at a glance
Released	2014	Studio	Square Enix
Player sentiment	87% positive of 85,571	Price	$19.99

Black Desert at a glance
Released	2014	Studio	Pearl Abyss
Player sentiment	74% positive of 94,179	Price	$9.99

Dungeons & Dragons Online at a glance
Released	2012	Studio	Standing Stone Games
Player sentiment	71% positive of 7,931	Price	Free

Orcs Must Die! Unchained at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Robot Entertainment
Player sentiment	69% positive of 6,107	Price	Not listed

Undawn at a glance
Released	2023	Studio	Lightspeed Studios
Player sentiment	54% positive of 6,602	Price	Free

Conan Exiles Enhanced at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Funcom
Player sentiment	79% positive of 117,272	Price	$39.99

TERA - Action MMORPG at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Bluehole, Inc.
Player sentiment	79% positive of 7,716	Price	Not listed

Digimon Masters Online at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Move Games Co., Ltd.
Player sentiment	67% positive of 8,126	Price	Free

Swords of Legends Online at a glance
Released	2021	Studio	Wangyuan Shengtang Entertainment Technology CO.
Player sentiment	67% positive of 5,795	Price	Not listed

Day of Dragons at a glance
Released	2019	Studio	Beawesome Games
Player sentiment	65% positive of 7,900	Price	$19.99

ARK: Survival Ascended at a glance
Released	2023	Studio	Studio Wildcard
Player sentiment	60% positive of 116,330	Price	$11.24

Dragon Quest Builders at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Square Enix
Player sentiment	91% positive of 793	Price	$27.99

Common questions

What game is most like RIFT?

The Lord of the Rings Online, on the evidence we have. It both open world, survival 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 RIFT" 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 RIFT. 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.

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