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Games like Shadowbane

If Shadowbane is your kind of game, the closest matches are Conqueror's Blade, Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues and Neverwinter — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its deep character customization matters, guild politics and warfare and nostalgic mmo experience. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Shadowbane: MMORPG, unlimited free PVP. 12 races, 22 occupations, 48 affiliated occupations, more than 200 attribute points, more than 500 skill points. Open battlefield that can be arbitrarily harvested in the game. Its freedom and cruelty are its characteristics, and it is also a fair competition for power.

2021Massively MultiplayerRPGWindowsby Beijing AmazGame Age Internet Technology Co., Ltd.
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Steam players who put hours into Shadowbane also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Conqueror's Blade

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Shadowbane fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Massively Multiplayer and RPG with Shadowbane.

    Conqueror's Blade gives you a chance to be a true warlord. Commanding medieval troops in epic 15 vs. 15 siege battles, conquering cities with allies in the open world or fighting against players from all over the world – it's you who make the choice.

    2020ActionStrategyMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Shadowbane fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Massively Multiplayer and RPG with Shadowbane.

    SHROUD OF THE AVATAR: FORSAKEN VIRTUES is a multiplayer fantasy RPG that sets the player on a path filled with peril and tough choices as they explore a persistent realm that can be shared with other Avatars. It is the spiritual successor to Richard Garriott’s Ultima games.

    2018AdventureMassively MultiplayerRPGFreeSteam ↗
  3. Neverwinter

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Shadowbane fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Massively Multiplayer and RPG with Shadowbane.

    Neverwinter is a free, action MMORPG based on the acclaimed Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying game. Epic stories, action combat and classic roleplaying await those heroes courageous enough to enter the fantastic world of Neverwinter!

    2013ActionAdventureMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares character customization with Shadowbane.

    Ranked #4 for Shadowbane fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Massively Multiplayer with Shadowbane.

    DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 builds upon the highly popular DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE with enhanced graphics that will further immerse players into the largest and most detailed Dragon Ball world ever developed.

    2016ActionAdventureMassively Multiplayer19.99 USDSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Moonring

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with Shadowbane.

    A dark-fantasy, turn-based, retro-fusion of classic turn-based RPGs and roguelikes, all presented with a unique neon aesthetic.

    2023RPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Path of Exile

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Massively Multiplayer with Shadowbane.

    You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The game is completely free and will never be pay-to-win.

    2013ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Where Winds Meet

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with Shadowbane.

    Step into an open-world action-adventure RPG set in ancient China. Uncover the secrets of your own identity as you rise from a humble village wanderer to the sword master of the imperial capital. Learn martial arts and build your reputation as a hero or a bringer of chaos in this free wuxia world.

    2025ActionAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Massively Multiplayer and RPG with Shadowbane.

    STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ is a free-to-play MMORPG that puts you at the center of your own story-driven saga. Play as a Jedi, Sith, Bounty Hunter, or one of many other iconic STAR WARS roles in the galaxy far, far away over three thousand years before the classic films.

    2020Massively MultiplayerRPGFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Wuthering Waves

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with Shadowbane.

    Wuthering Waves is a story-rich open-world action RPG with a high degree of freedom. You wake from your slumber as Rover, joined by a vibrant cast of Resonators on a journey to reclaim your lost memories and change the world.

    2025ActionAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. NARAKA: BLADEPOINT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Massively Multiplayer with Shadowbane.

    Dive into the legends of the Far East in NARAKA: BLADEPOINT; team up with friends in fast-paced melee fights for a Battle Royale experience unlike any other. Find your playstyle with a varied cast of heroes with unique skills. More than 40 million players have already joined the fray, play free now!

    2021ActionAdventureMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. RuneScape ®

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Massively Multiplayer and RPG with Shadowbane.

    RuneScape is a high fantasy open world MMORPG. Explore an ever changing and evolving living world where new challenges, skills, and quests await. Featuring unprecedented player freedom, you choose how to play, adventure, and grow.

    2020Massively MultiplayerRPGFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition offers players a trial of this historical single & multiplayer RTS experience. *Note: To unlock all features of the game please see the “Base Game” product.

    2020StrategyFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Shadowbane

Does Shadowbane work on Steam Deck?
Shadowbane is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
Does Shadowbane have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Shadowbane supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Online Co-op).
What games are most similar to Shadowbane?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Shadowbane are Conqueror's Blade, Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues, Neverwinter.
Who developed Shadowbane?
Shadowbane was developed by Beijing AmazGame Age Internet Technology Co., Ltd. and published by CHANGYOU.COM HK LIMITED.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Shadowbane.

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