Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Shadow Arena (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Shadow Arena 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 strategy.
- Shadow Arena is tagged Action, Free to Play, Battle Royale, Massively Multiplayer, PvP, Strategy, RPG, Fighting 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.
- 15 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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Metin2
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 11 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 PlayMMORPGPvPAction RPGMassively MultiplayerHack and SlashRPGFantasy
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Prime World
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Free to Play, MOBA and RPG.
Prime World is a free online game in RPG / MOBA genre with a unique universe where tactical session battles, castle management, and hero development are mixed together. Gather your collection of talents, build an army of invincible heroes and become the champion!
Prime World at a glance Released 2014 Studio Nival Player sentiment 59% positive of 3,762 Price Not listed Free to PlayMOBARPGMassively MultiplayerStrategyFantasyMMORPGOnline Co-Op
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Knight Online
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 10 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 MultiplayerPvPRPGStrategyAction RPGFantasy
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Predecessor
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 9 player tags including MOBA, Free to Play and Third Person; 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 MOBAFree to PlayThird PersonStrategyPvPCompetitiveFantasyOnline Co-Op
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Strife
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Free to Play, MOBA and Strategy.
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 PlayMOBAStrategyRPGMassively MultiplayerFantasyOnline Co-OpPvP
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Vainglory
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Free to Play, Strategy and MOBA; released around the same time (2019).
Vainglory is an award winning free-to-play cross-platform MOBA featuring incredible graphics, precision controls and competitive gameplay parity across all platforms. Vainglory lets you party with your friends and match up with players around the world on desktop or mobile!
Vainglory at a glance Released 2019 Studio Super Evil Megacorp Player sentiment 66% positive of 4,164 Price Not listed Free to PlayStrategyMOBAEarly AccessAnimeMassively MultiplayerPvPCompetitive
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ArcheBlade
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 12 player tags including Free to Play, Anime and Fighting.
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 MultiplayerMOBAPvPMMORPGThird Person
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SMITE 2
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 10 player tags including Early Access, MOBA and Third Person; released around the same time (2024).
Become a god and wage war in SMITE 2, the free-to-play Unreal Engine 5-powered sequel to the legendary third-person action MOBA. If you love challenging competition, intense action, ability-driven combat, rewarding teamwork, or godly mythology, you’ll see why 40+ million players love SMITE.
SMITE 2 at a glance Released 2024 Studio Titan Forge Games Player sentiment 55% positive of 23,490 Price Free Early AccessMOBAThird PersonStrategyCompetitiveRPGMassively MultiplayerPvP
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Gigantic
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, MOBA and Strategy; released around the same time (2017).
Gigantic is a fast and fluid Strategic Hero Shooter, where you battle against and alongside massive Guardians, in deeply strategic team gameplay. Think fast, be bold, Go Gigantic!
Gigantic at a glance Released 2017 Studio Motiga Inc. Player sentiment 77% positive of 7,389 Price Not listed Free to PlayMOBAStrategyPvPThird PersonFantasyMassively MultiplayerRPG
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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 MultiplayerRPGFantasyPvPAction RPG
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Orcs Must Die! Unchained
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, Strategy and MOBA; released around the same time (2017).
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 Free to PlayStrategyMOBAFantasyThird PersonPvPRPGMassively Multiplayer
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KurtzPel
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 11 player tags including Anime, Free to Play and PvP; released around the same time (2019).
"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 PlayPvPFantasyFightingThird PersonMassively MultiplayerOnline Co-Op
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Onmyoji
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Free to Play and Anime; released around the same time (2018).
Onmyoji is a turn-based fantasy strategy game with PVP or PVE battles, where you can strengthen your beloved shikigami to build your dream tactical team and defeat various demons to become the ultimate onmyoji. Cross-platform play available for both Steam and English mobile versions.
Onmyoji at a glance Released 2018 Studio NetEase Games Player sentiment 82% positive of 3,091 Price Free RPGFree to PlayAnimeStrategyFantasyPvPEarly AccessMassively Multiplayer
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Guild Wars 2
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 9 player tags including MMORPG, RPG 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 MMORPGRPGFree to PlayFantasyThird PersonMassively MultiplayerPvPStrategy
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Warspear Online
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; 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-OpFantasyPvPStrategy
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Dota 2
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, MOBA and Strategy.
Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.
Dota 2 at a glance Released 2013 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 81% positive of 2,768,190 Price Free Free to PlayMOBAStrategyCompetitiveOnline Co-OpPvPRPGFantasy
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For Honor
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Fighting, PvP and Third Person; released around the same time (2017).
Fight alone or with friends in For Honor, a third-person hero-based melee fighting game. Enter the chaos of war as a Knight, a Viking, a Samurai, a Wu Lin, or an Outlander. Fight in brutal PvP and team-oriented modes, or play the thrilling story campaign.
For Honor at a glance Released 2017 Studio Ubisoft Blue Byte Player sentiment 69% positive of 163,990 Price $29.99 FightingPvPThird PersonOnline Co-OpHack and SlashStrategyRPGFantasy
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Elsword
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 10 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 MultiplayerFightingPvPOnline Co-Op
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NARUTO TO BORUTO: SHINOBI STRIKER
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 10 player tags including Anime, Fighting and PvP; released around the same time (2023).
Battle as a team of 4 to compete against other teams online! Graphically, SHINOBI STRIKER is also built from the ground up in a completely new graphic style. Lead your team and fight online to see who the best ninjas are!
NARUTO TO BORUTO: SHINOBI STRIKER at a glance Released 2023 Studio Soleil Ltd. Player sentiment 84% positive of 56,567 Price $4.99 AnimeFightingPvPRPGThird PersonMassively MultiplayerOnline Co-OpMMORPG
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TERA - Action MMORPG
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 9 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 PlayRPGFantasyPvPAction RPGOnline Co-Op
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Lost Ark
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 9 player tags including MMORPG, Free to Play and Action RPG; 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 PlayAction RPGHack and SlashRPGMassively MultiplayerFantasyPvP
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Riders of Icarus
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 9 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 MultiplayerRPGMMORPGFantasyFightingPvPAction RPG
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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 MultiplayerFantasyFree to PlayAction RPGHack and Slash
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Paladins
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, PvP and MOBA; released around the same time (2018).
Paladins is the ultimate fantasy team-based shooter experience, with over 50 customizable Champions fighting in 5v5 action across a diverse Realm of modes and maps!
Paladins at a glance Released 2018 Studio Evil Mojo Games Player sentiment 85% positive of 345,436 Price Free Free to PlayPvPMOBAOnline Co-OpFantasyStrategyMassively Multiplayer
Common questions
What game is most like Shadow Arena?
Metin2, on the evidence we have. It both fantasy and strategy. 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 Shadow Arena" 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 Shadow Arena. 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.