World of Warcraft, released in 2004, revolutionized the massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) genre. Even after nearly two decades, it retains millions of active players.
While World of Warcraft offers endless content, players who've invested hundreds or thousands of hours might seek alternative challenges. Top players have dedicated years across multiple characters and accounts. For those seeking a change of pace, the following games offer similar gameplay experiences, even if not identical to Blizzard's iconic MMO.
Updated January 10, 2025 by Mark Sammut: Late 2024 saw several major game releases, but none closely resembled WoW. While Infinity Nikki deserves mention for its captivating open world and time-consuming gameplay, it lacks any similarity to Blizzard's MMO. Path of Exile 2's early access release also provides a solid option for action RPG enthusiasts.
A single-player Final Fantasy title has been added to the recommendations.
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Throne and Liberty