Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Star Wars: The Old Republic (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Star Wars: The Old Republic 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 games like Star Wars: The Old Republic on a map
Compare the whole catalogueThe same 24 games, plotted rather than listed. The two axes below are the ones the ranking is built from, so a game sitting high and right is a game the formula placed near the top. Change either axis to see the field a different way. Where we hold a publisher wordmark, the game is drawn as its mark rather than a dot.
24 games have both
Axes are fitted to these 24 games rather than the full 0 to 100 scale, because a filtered list shares a narrow band and would otherwise sit in one corner. End values are marked. A point on the left edge is the lowest of thesegames, not a low score.
Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.
Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.
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Every point links to that game's entry. The value map and the reception map are fixed views of the same data.
How positions are decided
No paid placement, no favouritism, live third-party data
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- Nothing here is paid for. No sponsored placements, no promoted slots, no arrangement of any kind affects a position. If that ever changes it will be labelled and sit outside the ranking.
- No favouritism, including our own. The 16 games we have written full reviews of are scored by exactly the same formula as the other 1,510, from the same third-party inputs, and they land where it puts them. Our own opinion of a game does not enter its coordinates.
- A position is not an endorsement. It says how a game was received and what it costs, not that we recommend it. Where we do recommend something, it carries a written review with a name on it.
- Fetched from live third-party data. Player sentiment from Steam, critic aggregates as published on store pages, prices checked hourly, attention from Wikipedia. Each figure carries its source and the date it was read, and we do not adjust any of them.
The short version
- Closest match: Mass Effect (2007), which both open world, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric.
- Star Wars: The Old Republic is tagged Free to Play, Multiplayer, MMORPG, Character Customization, Open World, RPG, Story Rich, Choices Matter 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.
- 4 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value Star Wars: The Old Republic
The five things Steam players tag Star Wars: The Old Republic 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
- Multiplayer
- MMORPG
- Character Customization
- Open World
| Reception | on Steam (90% of 75,206) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | players report monetisation inside the game, will not launch or install |
| 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
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Mass Effect (2007)
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including RPG, Sci-fi and Story Rich; published by the same company; released around the same time (2008).
As Commander Shepard, you lead an elite squad on a heroic, action-packed adventure throughout the galaxy.
Mass Effect (2007) at a glance Released 2008 Studio BioWare Player sentiment 94% positive of 16,574 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (94% of 16,574)
Matches Star Wars: The Old Republic on: 2 of 5 — Character Customization, Open World
Why players like it: RPG, Sci-fi, Story Rich, Action, Space — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Old Republic: $29.99 — $29.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Star Wars: The Old Republic:RPGSci-fiStory RichSpaceChoices MatterGreat SoundtrackThird PersonCharacter Customization
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Champions Online
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and story-rich; shares 10 player tags including MMORPG, Character Customization and Free to Play; released around the same time (2011).
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: (71% of 4,378)
Matches Star Wars: The Old Republic on: 5 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer, MMORPG, Character Customization, Open World
Why players like it: MMORPG, Superhero, Character Customization, Free to Play, Action RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Old Republic: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Star Wars: The Old Republic:MMORPGCharacter CustomizationFree to PlayAction RPGMassively MultiplayerThird PersonPvPChoices Matter
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STAR WARS Knights of the Old Republic
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Sci-fi and Story Rich; released around the same time (2009).
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 2009 Studio BioWare Player sentiment 91% positive of 33,917 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (91% of 33,917)
Matches Star Wars: The Old Republic on: 1 of 5 — Open World
Why players like it: RPG, Sci-fi, Story Rich, Singleplayer, Classic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Old Republic: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Star Wars: The Old Republic:RPGSci-fiStory RichParty-Based RPGChoices MatterThird PersonSpaceGreat Soundtrack
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Mass Effect 2 (2010 Edition)
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including RPG, Sci-fi and Story Rich; published by the same company.
Are you prepared to lose everything to save the galaxy? You'll need to be, Commander Shepard. It's time to bring together your greatest allies and recruit the galaxy's fighting elite to continue the resistance against the invading Reapers.
Mass Effect 2 (2010 Edition) at a glance Released Not recorded Studio BioWare Player sentiment 94% positive of 15,544 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (94% of 15,544)
Matches Star Wars: The Old Republic on: 1 of 5 — Character Customization
Why players like it: RPG, Sci-fi, Story Rich, Third-Person Shooter, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Star Wars: The Old Republic:RPGSci-fiStory RichSpaceGreat SoundtrackChoices MatterThird PersonCharacter Customization
- 5
Star Trek Online
Why it matched: both open world and science fiction; shares 10 player tags including Free to Play, Sci-fi and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2012).
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (79% of 21,274)
Matches Star Wars: The Old Republic on: 5 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer, MMORPG, Character Customization, Open World
Why players like it: Free to Play, Sci-fi, Massively Multiplayer, Space, MMORPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Old Republic: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Star Wars: The Old Republic:Free to PlaySci-fiMassively MultiplayerSpaceMMORPGRPGCharacter CustomizationThird Person
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Starfield
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Space, RPG and Sci-fi.
Starfield is the first new universe in 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4.
Starfield at a glance Released 2023 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 57% positive of 175,175 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.0/10 · Steam: (57% of 175,175)
Matches Star Wars: The Old Republic on: 2 of 5 — Character Customization, Open World
Why players like it: Space, Singleplayer, Open World, RPG, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Old Republic: $49.99 — $49.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Star Wars: The Old Republic:SpaceRPGSci-fiCharacter CustomizationStory RichThird PersonAction RPGGreat Soundtrack
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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Sci-fi and Story Rich.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (91% of 33,918)
Matches Star Wars: The Old Republic on: 1 of 5 — Open World
Why players like it: RPG, Sci-fi, Story Rich, Singleplayer, Classic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Old Republic: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Star Wars: The Old Republic:RPGSci-fiStory RichParty-Based RPGChoices MatterThird PersonSpaceGreat Soundtrack
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Fallout 4
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Story Rich and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2015).
From Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Starfield and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, comes Fallout 4. A landmark in open-world RPG design and winner of over 200 ‘Best Of’ honors, including the DICE and BAFTA Game of the Year.
Fallout 4 at a glance Released 2015 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 81% positive of 428,604 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (81% of 428,604)
Matches Star Wars: The Old Republic on: 2 of 5 — Character Customization, Open World
Why players like it: Open World, Post-apocalyptic, Singleplayer, Exploration, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Old Republic: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Star Wars: The Old Republic:RPGStory RichSci-fiAction RPGGreat SoundtrackThird PersonCharacter Customization
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Mass Effect: Andromeda Deluxe Edition
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including Character Customization, Sci-fi and RPG; published by the same company.
Return to the Mass Effect universe & lead the first humans in Andromeda on a desperate search for our new home.
Mass Effect: Andromeda Deluxe Edition at a glance Released 2020 Studio BioWare Player sentiment 74% positive of 18,764 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: (74% of 18,764)
Matches Star Wars: The Old Republic on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Character Customization, Open World
Why players like it: Character Customization, Sci-fi, RPG, Open World, Third-Person Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Old Republic: $39.99 — $39.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Star Wars: The Old Republic:Character CustomizationSci-fiRPGAction RPGSpaceThird PersonStory RichChoices Matter
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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Third Person, Sci-fi and Story Rich; published by the same company.
The story of Cal Kestis continues in STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™, a galaxy-spanning, third-person, action-adventure game.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor at a glance Released 2023 Studio Respawn Entertainment Player sentiment 71% positive of 85,859 Price $69.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: (71% of 85,859)
Matches Star Wars: The Old Republic on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Character Customization, Open World
Why players like it: Action, Adventure, Souls-like, Singleplayer, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Old Republic: $69.99 — $69.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes, softlocks and broken quests (details)
Shared with Star Wars: The Old Republic:Third PersonSci-fiStory RichSpaceCharacter CustomizationRPGGreat Soundtrack
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STAR WARS Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including RPG, Story Rich and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2012).
5 years after the events of the award winning original, the Sith are on the verge of crushing the Old Republic. As a lone Jedi, will you follow the light side or succumb to the dark?
STAR WARS Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords at a glance Released 2012 Studio Obsidian Entertainment Player sentiment 94% positive of 26,011 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (94% of 26,011)
Matches Star Wars: The Old Republic on: 1 of 5 — Character Customization
Why players like it: RPG, Story Rich, Sci-fi, Singleplayer, Classic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Old Republic: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Star Wars: The Old Republic:RPGStory RichSci-fiChoices MatterParty-Based RPGCharacter CustomizationThird PersonSpace
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Mass Effect Legendary Edition
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Story Rich, RPG and Choices Matter; published by the same company.
The Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition includes single-player base content and over 40 DLC from the highly acclaimed Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3 games, including promo weapons, armors, and packs — remastered and optimized for 4K Ultra HD.
Mass Effect Legendary Edition at a glance Released 2021 Studio BioWare Player sentiment 91% positive of 67,045 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (91% of 67,045)
Matches Star Wars: The Old Republic on: 1 of 5 — Character Customization
Why players like it: Story Rich, RPG, Choices Matter, Sci-fi, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Old Republic: $59.99 — $59.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Star Wars: The Old Republic:Story RichRPGChoices MatterSci-fiSpaceCharacter CustomizationAction RPGGreat Soundtrack
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BLEACH Brave Souls
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, RPG and Action 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (88% of 12,757)
Matches Star Wars: The Old Republic on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer, MMORPG, Open World
Why players like it: Free to Play, Anime, RPG, Multiplayer, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Old Republic: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Star Wars: The Old Republic:Free to PlayRPGAction RPGPvPSci-fiStory RichGreat SoundtrackMMORPG
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Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Story Rich and Third Person.
Experience the epic Horizon Forbidden West™ in its entirety with bonus content and the Burning Shores expansion included. The Burning Shores add-on contains additional content for Aloy’s adventure, including new storylines, characters, and experiences in a stunning yet hazardous new area.
Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition at a glance Released 2024 Studio Guerrilla Player sentiment 88% positive of 30,267 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (88% of 30,267)
Matches Star Wars: The Old Republic on: 1 of 5 — Open World
Why players like it: Open World, Singleplayer, Female Protagonist, Action, Exploration — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Old Republic: $59.99 — $59.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Star Wars: The Old Republic:RPGStory RichThird PersonSci-fiAction RPGGreat SoundtrackController
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Dragon Age: Inquisition
Why it matched: both open world, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Character Customization and Choices Matter; published by the same company; released around the same time (2014).
Winner of over 130 Game of the Year awards, discover the definitive Dragon Age: Inquisition experience. The Game of the Year Edition includes the critically acclaimed game, all three official add-ons - Jaws of Hakkon, The Descent, and Trespasser - and more.
Dragon Age: Inquisition at a glance Released 2014 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 76% positive of 21,376 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (76% of 21,376)
Matches Star Wars: The Old Republic on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Character Customization, Open World
Why players like it: RPG, Character Customization, Open World, Choices Matter, Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Old Republic: $39.99 — $39.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report will not launch or install, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Star Wars: The Old Republic:RPGCharacter CustomizationChoices MatterStory RichThird PersonAction RPGGreat Soundtrack
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Swords of Legends Online
Why it matched: both open world, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 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: (67% of 5,795)
Matches Star Wars: The Old Republic on: 5 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer, MMORPG, Character Customization, 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 Star Wars: The Old Republic:Free to PlayMMORPGCharacter CustomizationAction RPGMassively MultiplayerRPGThird PersonStory Rich
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Tower of Fantasy
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including MMORPG, RPG and Free to Play.
Embark together on your fantasy adventure! Set hundreds of years in the future on the distant planet of Aida, the shared open-world RPG, anime-infused sci-fi adventure Tower of Fantasy now is officially available on Steam.
Tower of Fantasy at a glance Released 2022 Studio Hotta Studio Player sentiment 66% positive of 12,052 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.0/10 · Steam: (66% of 12,052)
Matches Star Wars: The Old Republic on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, MMORPG, Character Customization, Open World
Why players like it: Anime, MMORPG, Open World, RPG, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Old Republic: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Star Wars: The Old Republic:MMORPGRPGFree to PlayAction RPGSci-fiCharacter CustomizationMassively MultiplayerStory Rich
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Fallout: New Vegas
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Story Rich and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2010).
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Fallout: New Vegas at a glance Released 2010 Studio Obsidian Entertainment Player sentiment 96% positive of 261,194 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (96% of 261,194)
Matches Star Wars: The Old Republic on: 2 of 5 — Character Customization, Open World
Why players like it: Open World, RPG, Post-apocalyptic, Singleplayer, Moddable — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Old Republic: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Star Wars: The Old Republic:RPGStory RichSci-fiAction RPGCharacter CustomizationThird Person
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FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
Why it matched: both open world, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 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: (87% of 85,571)
Matches Star Wars: The Old Republic on: 4 of 5 — Multiplayer, MMORPG, Character Customization, Open World
Why players like it: MMORPG, RPG, Massively Multiplayer, Character Customization, Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Old Republic: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Star Wars: The Old Republic:MMORPGRPGMassively MultiplayerCharacter CustomizationStory RichThird PersonAction RPG
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Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including RPG, Story Rich and Sci-fi.
5 years after the events of the award winning original, the Sith are on the verge of crushing the Old Republic. As a lone Jedi, will you follow the light side or succumb to the dark?
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords at a glance Released 2004 Studio Obsidian Entertainment Player sentiment 94% positive of 26,011 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (94% of 26,011)
Matches Star Wars: The Old Republic on: 1 of 5 — Character Customization
Why players like it: RPG, Story Rich, Sci-fi, Singleplayer, Classic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Old Republic: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Star Wars: The Old Republic:RPGStory RichSci-fiChoices MatterParty-Based RPGCharacter CustomizationThird PersonSpace
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Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Sci-fi and Third Person; released around the same time (2009).
Prepare for the Future™ With Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition, experience the most acclaimed game of 2008 like never before. Create a character of your choosing and descend into an awe-inspiring, post-apocalyptic world where every minute is a fight for survival.
Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition at a glance Released 2009 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 82% positive of 56,132 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (82% of 56,132)
Matches Star Wars: The Old Republic on: 1 of 5 — Open World
Why players like it: Open World, RPG, Post-apocalyptic, Singleplayer, Moddable — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Old Republic: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Star Wars: The Old Republic:RPGSci-fiThird PersonStory RichAction RPGGreat Soundtrack
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The Elder Scrolls Online
Why it matched: both open world, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2014).
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (81% of 161,491)
Matches Star Wars: The Old Republic on: 4 of 5 — Multiplayer, MMORPG, Character Customization, Open World
Why players like it: RPG, MMORPG, Open World, Fantasy, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Old Republic: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, monetisation inside the game, servers and connection (details)
Shared with Star Wars: The Old Republic:RPGMMORPGMassively MultiplayerCharacter CustomizationPvPStory RichAction RPG
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Fallout 3
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Sci-fi and Character Customization; released around the same time (2008).
Vault-Tec engineers have worked around the clock on an interactive reproduction of Wasteland life for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own vault. Included is an expansive world, unique combat, shockingly realistic visuals, tons of player choice, and an incredible cast of dynamic characters.
Fallout 3 at a glance Released 2008 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 81% positive of 22,174 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (81% of 22,174)
Matches Star Wars: The Old Republic on: 2 of 5 — Character Customization, Open World
Why players like it: Open World, Post-apocalyptic, RPG, Singleplayer, Exploration — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Star Wars: The Old Republic: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Star Wars: The Old Republic:RPGSci-fiCharacter CustomizationThird PersonStory RichAction RPG
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Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
Why it matched: both open world, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Action RPG and Third Person; published by the same company.
The minds of New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion lead designer Ken Rolston have combined to create Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, a new role-playing game set in a world worth saving.
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning at a glance Released Not recorded Studio Big Huge Games Player sentiment 88% positive of 13,009 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (88% of 13,009)
Matches Star Wars: The Old Republic on: 2 of 5 — Character Customization, Open World
Why players like it: RPG, Fantasy, Open World, Singleplayer, Action RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Star Wars: The Old Republic:RPGAction RPGThird PersonStory RichCharacter CustomizationControllerGreat Soundtrack
Common questions
What game is most like Star Wars: The Old Republic?
Mass Effect (2007), on the evidence we have. It both open world, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric. 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 Star Wars: The Old Republic" 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 Star Wars: The Old Republic. 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.