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 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.
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 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 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 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 RPGSci-fiStory RichSpaceGreat SoundtrackChoices MatterThird PersonCharacter Customization
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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 RPGStory RichSci-fiChoices MatterParty-Based RPGCharacter CustomizationThird PersonSpace
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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 RPGSci-fiStory RichParty-Based RPGChoices MatterThird PersonSpaceGreat Soundtrack
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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 SpaceRPGSci-fiCharacter CustomizationStory RichThird PersonAction RPGGreat 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.
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 RPGStory RichSci-fiChoices MatterParty-Based RPGCharacter CustomizationThird PersonSpace
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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 RPGStory RichSci-fiAction RPGGreat SoundtrackThird PersonCharacter Customization
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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 Story RichRPGChoices MatterSci-fiSpaceCharacter CustomizationAction RPGGreat Soundtrack
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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 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 Third PersonSci-fiStory RichSpaceCharacter CustomizationRPGGreat Soundtrack
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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 Free to PlaySci-fiMassively MultiplayerSpaceMMORPGRPGCharacter CustomizationThird Person
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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 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 RPGCharacter CustomizationChoices MatterStory RichThird PersonAction RPGGreat Soundtrack
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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 RPGStory RichSci-fiAction RPGCharacter CustomizationThird Person
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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 RPGSci-fiThird PersonStory RichAction RPGGreat Soundtrack
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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 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 RPGAction RPGThird PersonStory RichCharacter CustomizationControllerGreat 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 Free to PlayRPGAction RPGPvPSci-fiStory RichGreat SoundtrackMMORPG
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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.
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 2020 Studio BioWare Player sentiment 76% positive of 21,380 Price $39.99 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 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 MMORPGRPGFree to PlayAction RPGSci-fiCharacter CustomizationMassively MultiplayerStory Rich
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Fable - The Lost Chapters
Why it matched: both open world, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Third Person and Choices Matter; released around the same time (2011).
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 RPGThird PersonChoices MatterStory RichGreat SoundtrackAction RPGCharacter Customization
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.