Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Vindictus (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Vindictus 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: Neverwinter, which both open world and fantasy.
- Vindictus is tagged Free to Play, Hack and Slash, Massively Multiplayer, Action, MMORPG, RPG, Character Customization, Nudity 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.
- 14 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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Neverwinter
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 10 player tags including Free to Play, MMORPG and RPG; released around the same time (2013).
Neverwinter is a free, action MMORPG based on the acclaimed Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying game. Epic stories, action combat and classic roleplaying await those heroes courageous enough to enter the fantastic world of Neverwinter!
Neverwinter at a glance Released 2013 Studio Cryptic Studios Player sentiment 77% positive of 39,651 Price Free Free to PlayMMORPGRPGMassively MultiplayerFantasyCharacter CustomizationPvPAction RPG
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Age of Conan: Unchained
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 11 player tags including Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer and RPG; released around the same time (2013).
Age of Conan: Unchained is an award-winning and critically acclaimed massively multiplayer online game set in the sexy, savage and brutal world of Conan the Barbarian. Tread in the footsteps of the greatest fantasy hero of all time, and explore the vast reaches of Hyboria.
Age of Conan: Unchained at a glance Released 2013 Studio Funcom Player sentiment 69% positive of 2,930 Price Free Free to PlayMassively MultiplayerRPGNudityMMORPGGoreFantasyAction RPG
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Bless Online
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 10 player tags including MMORPG, Massively Multiplayer and RPG.
Live your own adventure in the breathtaking world of Bless Online! Fight for your faction in RvR battles and field PvP, explore treacherous dungeons with your friends, tame fantastic monsters, and become a legend.
Bless Online at a glance Released 2018 Studio NEOWIZ BLESS STUDIO Player sentiment 37% positive of 9,795 Price Not listed MMORPGMassively MultiplayerRPGFree to PlayPvPCharacter CustomizationFantasyViolent
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Lost Ark
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 11 player tags including MMORPG, Free to Play and Action RPG.
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 SlashCharacter CustomizationRPGMassively MultiplayerFantasy
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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 MMORPGMassively MultiplayerFree to PlayRPGFantasyPvPAction RPGCharacter Customization
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NosTale - Anime MMORPG
Why it matched: both open world 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 Free to PlayMMORPGMassively MultiplayerRPGCharacter CustomizationFantasyPvPAction RPG
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Bless Unleashed
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 9 player tags including RPG, MMORPG and Free to Play.
Bless Unleashed is an open-world online game that can be enjoyed with your friends and countless others. Venture out to engage in intense combat while exploring vast regions and treacherous dungeons.
Bless Unleashed at a glance Released 2021 Studio VALOFE Player sentiment 53% positive of 31,102 Price Free RPGMMORPGFree to PlayMassively MultiplayerAction RPGThird PersonFantasyPvP
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The Lord of the Rings Online
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 8 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 Free to PlayMMORPGMassively MultiplayerFantasyRPGCharacter CustomizationThird PersonPvP
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RIFT
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, MMORPG and RPG; released around the same time (2011).
Dive into a world of epic adventure! Create your perfect hero thanks to a uniquely customizable class system. Collect, craft, and customize your gear. Go it alone or group up to challenge dungeons, raids, dynamic open-world content, and your fellow players.
RIFT at a glance Released 2011 Studio gamigo US Inc. Player sentiment 74% positive of 11,635 Price Free Free to PlayMMORPGRPGFantasyMassively MultiplayerCharacter CustomizationPvPThird Person
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Continent of the Ninth Seal
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, RPG and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2012).
The Continent of the Ninth Seal (C9) is an action MMORPG. Players take part in the game as heroes of Glenheim to stand against Nefer, an evil villain trying to open a gate to the Netherworld and swarm the land with his infernal legion.
Continent of the Ninth Seal at a glance Released 2012 Studio VALOFE, Webzen Player sentiment 71% positive of 1,408 Price Not listed Free to PlayRPGMassively MultiplayerMMORPGHack and SlashCharacter CustomizationPvPFantasy
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Riders of Icarus
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 8 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 MultiplayerRPGMMORPGFantasyCharacter CustomizationPvPAction RPG
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Tree of Savior (English Ver.)
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including MMORPG, RPG and Massively Multiplayer; 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 MMORPGRPGMassively MultiplayerFantasyFree to PlayAction RPGHack and SlashPvP
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ArcheAge
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Massively Multiplayer, Free to Play and MMORPG; released around the same time (2015).
Play ArcheAge - A vast open-world sandbox MMORPG with everything you can possibly imagine.
ArcheAge at a glance Released 2015 Studio XLGAMES Player sentiment 52% positive of 7,338 Price Not listed Massively MultiplayerFree to PlayMMORPGRPGFantasyPvPNudityThird Person
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Knight Online
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 8 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 MultiplayerPvPRPGAction RPGCharacter CustomizationFantasy
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Old School RuneScape
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 8 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 PlayFantasyMassively MultiplayerRPGCharacter CustomizationThird PersonPvP
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Phantasy Star Online 2
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Character Customization and MMORPG.
Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis is a free-to-play action MMO. Join players around the world to explore the planet Halpha and fight in epic battles as ARKS Defenders! Unleash your imagination with our ultimate character creation experience and creative spaces to create your own phantasy.
Phantasy Star Online 2 at a glance Released 2020 Studio SEGA Player sentiment 69% positive of 24,656 Price Free Free to PlayCharacter CustomizationMMORPGRPGMassively MultiplayerAction RPGFantasyNudity
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New World: Aeternum
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Massively Multiplayer, MMORPG and RPG.
Experience a thrilling action RPG set on the supernatural island of Aeternum. Forge your destiny on an adventure filled with danger and opportunity.
New World: Aeternum at a glance Released 2021 Studio Amazon Game Studios Player sentiment 67% positive of 297,045 Price Not listed Massively MultiplayerMMORPGRPGPvPFantasyCharacter CustomizationThird PersonViolent
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Swords of Legends Online
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; 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 RPGFantasyMassively MultiplayerRPGThird Person
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FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; 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 MMORPGRPGMassively MultiplayerCharacter CustomizationFantasyThird PersonAction RPG
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EverQuest II
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, RPG and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2011).
EverQuest® II is a deep fantasy MMORPG with over two decades of content, a thriving world, and ongoing expansions that keep Norrath growing. Create your hero and adventure through a massively rich, ever-evolving universe.
EverQuest II at a glance Released 2011 Studio Darkpaw Games Player sentiment 79% positive of 2,934 Price Free Free to PlayRPGMassively MultiplayerMMORPGFantasyCharacter CustomizationThird Person
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WildStar
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer and MMORPG; released around the same time (2016).
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 Free to PlayMassively MultiplayerMMORPGRPGPvPCharacter CustomizationFantasy
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Mabinogi
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer and RPG; released around the same time (2012).
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 MultiplayerRPGMMORPGFantasyCharacter CustomizationAction RPG
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Dungeons & Dragons Online
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 7 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 Free to PlayRPGMMORPGMassively MultiplayerFantasyCharacter CustomizationThird Person
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Royal Quest
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer and RPG; released around the same time (2014).
Royal Quest offers a fresh MMO experience from the creators of Space Rangers and King's Bounty series. Join Guild Wars, conquer Castles, and battle other players in unique PvPvE locations, or explore the vast world of Aura and enjoy the story on your own.
Royal Quest at a glance Released 2014 Studio Katauri Player sentiment 70% positive of 1,360 Price Not listed Free to PlayMassively MultiplayerRPGMMORPGFantasyHack and SlashThird Person
Common questions
What game is most like Vindictus?
Neverwinter, on the evidence we have. It both open world 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 Vindictus" 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 Vindictus. 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.