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Games like Ultima Online

1997PC

A pioneering MMORPG set in a huge persistent sandbox fantasy world where players freely train skills, trade, craft, and either fight or cooperate with each other.

Sandbox with your own goals
Lots of grind
Open world
Build variety

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In short: Games like Ultima Online

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

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Asheron's Call

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1999USK 12PC

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.

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Dark Age of Camelot

Competing against other players

A classic MMORPG where three warring realms drawn from Arthurian, Norse and Celtic legend fight for dominance in large-scale Realm vs Realm battles. Alongside group PvE, its massive player-versus-player warfare is the main draw.

Albion Online

Sandbox with your own goals

A sandbox MMORPG where gear defines your abilities, the whole economy is player-crafted, and full-loot PvP zones make every trip risky. Guilds, crafting and territory fights matter far more than any story.

EverQuest II

Build variety

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.

RuneScape

Lots of grind

A sprawling fantasy MMORPG where you freely choose whether to train skills, complete quests, or hunt bosses. Its living, ever-growing world rewards long-term progression across dozens of skills.

BatMUD

Sandbox with your own goals

BatMUD is a text-based medieval fantasy MUD where you roam a vast realm alongside many other players, building guilds, cities and a lasting legacy. Its standout traits are the deep player-driven economy and the freedom to shape your character through crafting and arcane arts.

Tibia

Lots of grind

Tibia is a pioneering MMORPG set in a huge top-down 2D pixel-art world where you hunt monsters, level up slowly, and trade or fight with other players. The focus is on long-term progression and the player community rather than story.

Conan Exiles

Sandbox with your own goals

A survival sandbox set in the brutal world of Conan the Barbarian: you build bases and whole cities, endure hunger, cold and enemies, and rise from a lowly exile to a mighty warrior. Playable solo, in co-op, or on persistent online servers with siege warfare.

Old School RuneScape

Lots of grind

A retro MMO with a huge open world where you grind dozens of skills over many hours and freely choose between quests, boss fights and risky PvP. The community votes on updates, shaping how the game evolves.

Perfect World

Loot and gear

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.