Choose Ryzom
Choose Ryzom if you want an Action and Adventure experience. Ryzom launched in 2016.
Ryzom vs Fantasy World Souls
Ryzom and Fantasy World Souls both land in Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam. Ryzom (2016) is 7 years older than Fantasy World Souls (2023). Fantasy World Souls scores higher on Steam reviews (84.8% positive) than Ryzom (66.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Fantasy World Souls
Choose Fantasy World Souls if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 84.8% positive across 105 reviews.
Both Ryzom and Fantasy World Souls sit in Indie, Massively Multiplayer, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, MMO, and Online PvP, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Ryzom |  Fantasy World Souls | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play | Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 66.6% positive (326 reviews) | 84.8% positive (105 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Winch Gate Property Limited | DreamWeaver |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam.
- Ryzom (2016) is 7 years older than Fantasy World Souls (2023).
- Fantasy World Souls scores higher on Steam reviews (84.8% positive) than Ryzom (66.6% positive).
- Both are free to play.
- Both support cooperative play.
- Ryzom is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Fantasy World Souls has no Deck rating yet.
Ryzom vs Fantasy World Souls — FAQ
- Which is better, Ryzom or Fantasy World Souls?
- On Steam reviews Fantasy World Souls scores higher (84.8% positive) than Ryzom (66.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Fantasy World Souls is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Ryzom or Fantasy World Souls first?
- If you want chronology, Ryzom (2016) came out before Fantasy World Souls (2023). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Ryzom and Fantasy World Souls similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both Ryzom and Fantasy World Souls have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Ryzom ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Fantasy World Souls ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Ryzom run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Ryzom is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Fantasy World Souls doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.