The Best Games To Play If You Like World Of Warcraft

World of Warcraft, released in 2004, revolutionized the massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) genre. Even after nearly two decades, it maintains millions of active players.

While World of Warcraft offers endless content, players who've invested hundreds or even thousands of hours might seek alternatives. Top-tier players have potentially dedicated years across multiple characters and accounts. For those seeking a new challenge beyond Azeroth, the following games offer similar gameplay experiences, even if not identical to Blizzard's MMO juggernaut.

Updated January 10, 2025 by Mark Sammut: Late 2024 saw several significant game releases, but none directly comparable to WoW. Infinity Nikki, while visually stunning and potentially time-consuming, lacks any similarity to Blizzard's MMO. Path of Exile 2's early access release also provides a solid alternative for action RPG enthusiasts.

A single-player Final Fantasy title has been added to the recommendations.

20. Throne and Liberty

A Lineage-Inspired Modern MMORPG