World of Warcraft, released in 2004, revolutionized the massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) genre. Amazingly, nearly two decades later, it still retains millions of active players.
While WoW offers endless activities, players who've invested hundreds or even thousands of hours might crave a change of pace. Top-tier players have potentially dedicated years across multiple characters and accounts. For those seeking a new challenge beyond Azeroth, the following games offer compelling alternatives. While not exact replicas of the WoW experience, they provide similar engaging gameplay. Here are some of the best games similar to WoW.
Updated January 10, 2025 by Mark Sammut: Late 2024 saw the release of several significant titles, but none closely resembled WoW. Infinity Nikki, with its stunning open world and addictive gameplay, deserves a mention, although it's vastly different from Blizzard's MMO. Path of Exile 2's early access release also provides a strong option for action RPG enthusiasts.
A single-player Final Fantasy title has been added to the recommendations.
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Throne and Liberty
