Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like RuneScape (2026)
Every game below overlaps with RuneScape 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 open world, fantasy, story-rich and relaxing.
- RuneScape is tagged Free to Play, MMORPG, Open World, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Multiplayer, Fantasy, Character Customization 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.
- 12 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 open world, fantasy, story-rich and relaxing; shares 16 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 MultiplayerRPGFantasyCharacter CustomizationStory RichPvE
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Old School RuneScape
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 14 player tags including MMORPG, Free to Play and Fantasy.
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 PlayFantasyStory RichMassively MultiplayerRPGCharacter CustomizationPvE
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Mabinogi
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer and RPG.
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 MultiplayerRPGMMORPGCasualFantasyCharacter CustomizationGreat Soundtrack
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Shakes and Fidget
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and relaxing; shares 10 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 CustomizationFantasyClassic
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The Elder Scrolls Online
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 10 player tags including RPG, MMORPG and Fantasy.
Every legend starts somewhere and in The Elder Scrolls Online, it starts with you. Join millions of players in an online, fantasy RPG set in a vast living Elder Scrolls world.
The Elder Scrolls Online at a glance Released 2014 Studio ZeniMax Online Studios Player sentiment 81% positive of 161,491 Price $19.99 RPGMMORPGFantasyExplorationMassively MultiplayerCharacter CustomizationPvPPvE
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MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, RPG and Fantasy.
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 PlayRPGFantasyMMORPGStory RichCasualCharacter CustomizationGreat Soundtrack
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The Lord of the Rings Online
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 9 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 MultiplayerFantasyRPGCharacter CustomizationExplorationStory Rich
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The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Classic.
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition includes Morrowind plus all of the content from the Bloodmoon and Tribunal expansions. The original Mod Construction Set is not included in this package. An epic, open-ended single-player RPG, Morrowind allows you to create and play any kind of character imaginable.
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition at a glance Released 2009 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 95% positive of 28,571 Price $14.99 RPGFantasyClassicGreat SoundtrackCult ClassicExplorationStory RichCharacter Customization
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JUMP FORCE
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Character Customization, RPG and Story Rich.
Create your own avatar to fight alongside the most powerful Manga heroes in an original Story Mode, or head to the Online Lobby to challenge other players and discover lots of modes and activities.
JUMP FORCE at a glance Released 2019 Studio Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. Player sentiment 73% positive of 22,535 Price Not listed Character CustomizationRPGStory RichCasualFantasyMassively MultiplayerGreat Soundtrack
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MapleStory
Why it matched: both story-rich and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including MMORPG, Character Customization and Free to Play; released around the same time (2003).
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 MMORPGCharacter CustomizationFree to PlayPvEPvPMassively MultiplayerStory RichRPG
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Knight Online
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and relaxing; 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 Free to PlayMMORPGMassively MultiplayerPvPRPGCharacter CustomizationCasualFantasy
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Guild Wars 2
Why it matched: both fantasy and story-rich; shares 9 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 PlayFantasyMassively MultiplayerPvPExploration
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition (2009)
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Exploration.
PUBLISHER UPDATE - This is the product page for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition, released in 2009. ---The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition presents one of the best RPGs of all time like never before. Step inside the most richly detailed and vibrant game-world ever created.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition (2009) at a glance Released 2009 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 95% positive of 52,982 Price $14.99 RPGFantasyExplorationGreat SoundtrackCharacter CustomizationStory RichClassic
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FINAL FANTASY IX
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Great Soundtrack and Fantasy.
Selling over five million copies since its release in 2000, FINAL FANTASY IX proudly returns on Steam! Now you can relive the adventures of Zidane and his crew on PC !
FINAL FANTASY IX at a glance Released 2016 Studio Square Enix Player sentiment 95% positive of 14,266 Price $20.99 Story RichGreat SoundtrackFantasyRPGClassicCult ClassicExploration
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Fable - The Lost Chapters
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Classic.
Each person you aid, each flower you crush, and each creature you slay will change this world forever. Fable: Who will you be?
Fable - The Lost Chapters at a glance Released 2011 Studio Lionhead Studios Player sentiment 92% positive of 8,277 Price $9.99 RPGFantasyClassicStory RichGreat SoundtrackCharacter CustomizationExploration
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Divine Divinity
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Classic.
Divine Divinity is an epic role-playing game with hack-and-slash action, offering a huge world to explore and thousands of items to investigate, trade and use.
Divine Divinity at a glance Released 2012 Studio Larian Studios Player sentiment 88% positive of 4,038 Price $5.99 RPGFantasyClassicExplorationStory RichGreat SoundtrackCult Classic
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BLEACH Brave Souls
Why it matched: both open world, story-rich and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, RPG and PvP.
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 PlayRPGPvPCasualStory RichGreat SoundtrackMMORPG
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FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including MMORPG, RPG and Massively Multiplayer.
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 MMORPGRPGMassively MultiplayerCharacter CustomizationFantasyStory RichExploration
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Gems of War - Puzzle RPG
Why it matched: both fantasy, 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 PlayPvEPvPRPGStory RichCasualFantasy
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Strife
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, RPG and Massively Multiplayer.
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 MultiplayerFantasyCasualPvPMMORPG
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Warspear Online
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including MMORPG, Free to Play and Massively Multiplayer.
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 MultiplayerRPGFantasyPvPStory Rich
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Swords of Legends Online
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 7 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 Free to PlayMMORPGCharacter CustomizationFantasyMassively MultiplayerRPGStory Rich
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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Story Rich and Classic; released around the same time (2003).
It is four thousand years before the Galactic Empire and hundreds of Jedi Knights have fallen in battle against the ruthless Sith. You are the last hope of the Jedi Order. Can you master the awesome power of the Force on your quest to save the Republic? Or will you fall to the lure of the dark side?
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic at a glance Released 2003 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 91% positive of 33,918 Price $9.99 RPGStory RichClassicExplorationFantasyGreat Soundtrack
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition Deluxe (2009)
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Exploration.
PUBLISHER UPDATE - This is the product page for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Deluxe Edition, released in 2009.---The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition presents one of the best RPGs of all time like never before. Step inside the most richly detailed and vibrant game-world ever created.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition Deluxe (2009) at a glance Released 2009 Studio Bethesda Game Studios® Player sentiment 95% positive of 52,989 Price $19.99 RPGFantasyExplorationGreat SoundtrackCharacter CustomizationStory RichClassic
Common questions
What game is most like RuneScape?
RuneScape , on the evidence we have. It both open world, fantasy, 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 RuneScape" 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 RuneScape. 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.