The Elder Scrolls AlternativesOnly apps categorised as MMORPG Games

The best MMORPG alternative to The Elder Scrolls is World of Warcraft. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Star Wars: The Old Republic or Runescape. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to The Elder Scrolls and 12 are MMORPG Games so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting MMORPG Game alternatives to The Elder Scrolls are Guild Wars, The Elder Scrolls Online, Stendhal and FINAL FANTASY XIV.

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The Elder Scrolls is a series of action role-playing open world fantasy video games primarily developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks.

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The Elder Scrolls alternatives page was last updated Nov 27, 2023
  1. World of Warcraft icon
     122 likes

    Join thousands of mighty heroes in Azeroth as well as beyond the Dark Portal, and see what journeys await for those who would plumb the many secrets of this ancient realm. As a massively multiplayer online game, World of Warcraft enables thousands of players from across the...

    55 World of Warcraft alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Wine
    • Battle.net App

    World of Warcraft Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Player vs Player
    3.  Player vs Enviroment
    4.  Mmo
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    • World of Warcraft is the most popular Mac alternative to The Elder Scrolls.

    • World of Warcraft is Paid and ProprietaryThe Elder Scrolls is also Paid and Proprietary
  2. Guild Wars icon
     42 likes

    Very successful MMORPG with no monthly fees. PvE and PvP, heavily instantiated. Manageable heroes for your party as well as hero-NPCs. 8-skill-deck and attributes, changeable in every outpost to adjust Skills to play-style, team and preference.

    53 Guild Wars alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Windows

    Guild Wars Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Online Gaming
    3.  Player vs Enviroment
    4.  Multiplayer
    5.  Player vs Player
    6.  Endless gameplay
    7.  Single player
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Online co-op
    10.  GvG
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    Hazard 1nc

    Because it was my addiction while waiting for Skyrim to come after oblivion!!

    Positive commentJul 13, 2023
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    • Guild Wars is Paid and ProprietaryThe Elder Scrolls is also Paid and Proprietary
  3. The Elder Scrolls Online icon
     3 likes

    Join over 13 million players in the award-winning online multiplayer RPG and experience limitless adventure in a persistent Elder Scrolls world.

    58 The Elder Scrolls Online alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Xbox

    The Elder Scrolls Online Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Mmo
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  4. Star Wars: The Old Republic icon
     16 likes

    Star Wars: The Old Republic is the only massively-multiplayer online game with a Free-to-Play option that puts you at the center of your own story-driven STAR WARS saga. Play as a Jedi, a Sith, a Bounty Hunter or as one of many other STAR WARS iconic roles and explore an age...

    44 Star Wars: The Old Republic alternatives
    Star Wars: The Old Republic screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Origin
    • Steam

    Star Wars: The Old Republic Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Player vs Player
    3.  Player vs Enviroment
    4.  Mmo
    5.  Free to play
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  5. Runescape icon
     29 likes

    Runescape is the most popular free MMO in the world, by Jagex Games Studio. Complete quests and win enormous treasures in a 3D world full of magic and monsters- all while never leaving your internet browser.

    64 Runescape alternatives
    Runescape screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Wine

    Runescape Features

    1.  Player vs Player
    2.  Mmo
    3.  Independent Skills Levels
    4.  Medieval
    5.  Persistent World
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    • Runescape is the most popular Web-based alternative to The Elder Scrolls.

    • Runescape is Freemium and ProprietaryThe Elder Scrolls is Paid and Proprietary
  6. Stendhal icon
     6 likes

    Stendhal is a fun friendly and completely free 2D multiplayer online adventure game with an old school feel.

    51 Stendhal alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD

    Stendhal Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Online Gaming
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  7. FINAL FANTASY XIV icon
     12 likes

    Take part in an epic and ever-changing Final Fantasy as you adventure and explore with friends from around the world. Experience all the hallmarks of the best-selling franchise - airships, chocobos, moogles, and more!

    26 FINAL FANTASY XIV alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Playstation

    FINAL FANTASY XIV Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Single player
    3.  Online co-op
    4.  Endless gameplay
    5.  Multiplayer
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Player vs Enviroment
    8.  Player vs Player
    9.  Mmo
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  8. The Lord of the Rings Online icon
     22 likes

    The Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO) is the first MMORPG set in the world of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. LOTRO takes place in a persistent online world and is free-to-play.

    59 The Lord of the Rings Online alternatives
    The Lord of the Rings Online screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    The Lord of the Rings Online Features

    1.  Free to play
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  9. Black Desert Online icon
     10 likes

    Black Desert Online is a sandbox, living-world MMORPG. Experience fast-paced, action-packed combat, hunt monsters and huge bosses, fight with friends in a guild to siege nodes and conquer castles, train your life skills such as fishing, trading, crafting, cooking, and much more.

    51 Black Desert Online alternatives
    Black Desert Online screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Xbox

    Black Desert Online Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Action combat
    3.  Crafting
    4.  Mmo
    5.  Free to play
    6.  Online Gaming
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  10. Ryzom icon
     4 likes

    In Ryzom there are no classes to choose. Develop all the skills of your character harmoniously or choose to concentrate on one skill and become a master. You are not forced to choose a faction when you create your character. Join a faction during your journeys, or not.

    19 Ryzom alternatives
    Ryzom screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Ryzom iconThe Elder Scrolls Icon

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  11. Royal Quest icon
     1 like

    Royal Quest is fantasy themed massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed by Katauri Interactive and 1C Online Games. Players are able to play in both player versus environment and player versus player modes within a fantasy and technology based world.

    6 Royal Quest alternatives
    Royal Quest screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Steam

    Royal Quest Features

    1.  Player vs Enviroment
    2.  Player vs Player
    3.  Multiplayer
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  12. Talion Online icon
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    Experience full character customization and discover vast open fields as you compete on the battlefield like never before.

    52 Talion Online alternatives
    Talion Online screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Talion Online Features

    1.  Multiplayer
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