Rank 01Games like WAKFU
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- Updated May 4, 2026
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- Released: 2014
- Developer: Ankama Studio
- Price: Free to play
- 68% of 4,026 reviews
- Genres: Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG
- Metacritic 76
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Art style is charming and distinctive
- Classes have wildly unique playstyles
- Grid based combat feels fresh
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Epic
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More from Ankama Studio
Other recommendable Steam games by Ankama Studio, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as WAKFU.
About WAKFU
The closest matches to WAKFU: Tree of Savior (English Ver.), ArcheAge, Waven, TERA - Action MMORPG, and WildStar. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If WAKFU is your kind of game, the closest matches are Tree of Savior (English Ver.), ArcheAge and Waven — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and epic, and single out its base building and class customization. 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.
WAKFU is a free-to-play turn-based tactical MMORPG developed by Ankama Studio and released in 2014. Set in a vibrant anime-inspired world, the game features deep class customization that gives each role wildly different playstyles, alongside base-building, guild systems, and complex political mechanics. Combat takes place on a grid with environmental-impact mechanics, creating strategic depth that reviewers describe as fresh and challenging. Players highlight the charming and distinctive art style, abundant humor, and parodies that contribute to a whimsical atmosphere. The massive world reacts to player actions, influencing the broader economy and politics. The game holds 68% positive reviews from over 4000 Steam users and does not currently support Steam Deck.
About WAKFU: Immerse yourself in the WAKFU universe with this free to play MMORPG. Select your class, travel the world, meet adventurers to challenge powerful monsters in epic turn-based battles.Participate in the kingdom’s economy and politics and create your own legend!
Is WAKFU worth buying?
Players are split
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 68% of 4,026 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Free to play.
- People who recommend it had played a median of 50 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 122 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Art style is charming and distinctive
- Classes have wildly unique playstyles
- Grid based combat feels fresh
- Humor and parodies are abundant
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“This hidden gem has a massive gotcha that forces me to recommend against it: If for any reason you stop playing for more than 24 months, they "archive" your account, where they put it away for good, but don't bother to let anyone know…”
“Update: Server Merge postponed till the end of the year, as usual 0 discussion of how they are going to deal with the economy after the merge... Let's see if they finally do something right or screw the few people left that are still…”
People who play it also play: Tree of Savior (English Ver.), ArcheAge, Waven
Frequently asked about WAKFU
Can I run it?
Does WAKFU work on Steam Deck?
WAKFU is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
Is WAKFU free to play?
Yes — WAKFU is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
Does WAKFU have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — WAKFU supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to WAKFU?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside WAKFU are Tree of Savior (English Ver.), ArcheAge, Waven.
Who developed WAKFU?
WAKFU was developed by Ankama Studio and published by Ankama Games.