Games Like World of Warcraft for LinuxSimilar Role-playing Games & MMORPG Games like World of Warcraft

World of Warcraft is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Runescape, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to World of Warcraft and 14 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to World of Warcraft are Runes of Magic, Albion Online, Eternal Lands and Ryzom.

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  1. Runescape icon
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    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.

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  2. An MMORPG that sets up content updates in the form of chapters. The most recent chapter, Chapter IV, added new classes, new battlefields, and a much higher level cap.

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  3. Albion Online icon
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    A sandbox MMORPG in an open medieval fantasy world. Player-driven economy, player-crafted equipment, combine armor pieces and weapons. Explore and tackle PvE content. Engage in PvP and conquer territories. Gather. Craft. Trade. Conquer.

    11 Albion Online alternatives

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  4. Eternal Lands icon
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    Eternal Lands (EL) is a free, multiplayer, online role-playing game (MMORPG) created by Radu Privantu in 2002. The setting is a medieval fantasy world. There are historic elements such as medieval architecture and weaponry along with fictional elements such as other humanoid...

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  5. Ryzom icon
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    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.

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  6. Regnum Online is a FREE TO PLAY (F2P) MMORPG that lets you to play with no level or time restrictions. All that's required is that you fight for your realm.

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

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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  8. PlaneShift icon
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    PlaneShift is a Free Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game. Free? That's right, by making the software's code available for all, PlaneShift allows anyone to improve the game for the benefit of all. So, what have you got to lose? Try it today.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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  9. Legends of Equestria is a massively multi-player online game based on the television show My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. The game is an all fan-made project and will be completely free-to-play!

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  10. From Wikipedia: "Achaea is operated by collecting the revenue through a microtransaction system, which allows payment for the acquisition of in-game benefits. In the game, players explore a fantasy sword and sorcery world revolving around six city-states and their...

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  11. Daimonin icon
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    Daimonin is a community driven open source MMORPG.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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  12. Auteria icon
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    Auteria is an MMORPG with a fantasy setting. Explore different areas, fight, and increase skills such as harvesting and smithing.

    61 Auteria alternatives

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