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2011PC74 % positivefree

A fantasy MMORPG set in Telara where two factions compete and dynamic rifts tear open across the world, triggering invasions that players fight off together. Its flexible class system with many soul specializations is a highlight.

  • Playing together in co-op
  • Open world
  • Strong character progression
  • Fantasy setting

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In short: Games like Rift

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Rift special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Throne and Liberty

98 %Match

2023PCPlayStationXboxSteam Deck playable66 % positivefree

Brings what grabs you about Rift: an open world, deep character progression and co-op or multiplayer.

NCSoft's free-to-play MMORPG built around a flexible weapon-combo class system, animal shapeshifting for gliding, swimming and running, and large-scale guild sieges. Weather and day-night cycles reshape both the open world and its battles.

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The Lord of the Rings Online

Fantasy setting

A classic MMORPG that recreates Middle-earth with great attention to detail, letting you follow a path parallel to the Fellowship through quests, vast regions and group content. Its Tolkien atmosphere and large explorable world are the highlights.

Sacred

Fantasy setting

A Diablo-style hack-and-slash RPG set in the huge, freely explorable world of Ancaria, with seven classes, lots of side quests and loot. Its open map, traversed on horseback, sets it apart from dungeon-only action RPGs.

World of Warcraft

Open world

The genre-defining MMORPG: explore the vibrant world of Azeroth alongside thousands of players, level and gear your hero, tackle dungeons and raids with a group, or clash in Alliance-versus-Horde PvP.

Perfect World

Co-op or multiplayer

A classic 3D MMORPG built on traditional Chinese culture and mythology. Players explore the world of Pangu together, level up their characters and fight in real time.

EverQuest II

Co-op or multiplayer

A classic fantasy MMORPG with a huge online world, group content, quests and deep class and gear systems. Its appeal lies in community play and long-term character growth.

Asheron's Call

Open world

An early fantasy MMORPG set on the huge, seamless island of Dereth, known for its free-form, classless character development and open world. Players shape their own builds and explore the land together with others.

Guild Wars 2

Co-op or multiplayer

A subscription-free MMORPG built around dynamic world events, mobile dodge-based combat and a gorgeously painted fantasy world full of vistas and jumping puzzles. Strangers naturally team up without formal grouping, and there are raids, fractals and massive WvW battles for those seeking more.

Corepunk

Open world

Corepunk is a top-down MMORPG with fog of war set in a seamless open world, built around discovery, professions, guilds and battlegrounds. It blends fantasy with sci-fi elements, and character progression drives the experience.

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