Choose MU Legend
Choose MU Legend if it matches what drew you to this matchup. MU Legend launched in 2018.
MU Legend vs Lost Ark
MU Legend and Lost Ark both land in Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer 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 Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer on Steam. MU Legend (2018) is 4 years older than Lost Ark (2022). Lost Ark is free; MU Legend is paid (Price unknown). 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 Lost Ark
Choose Lost Ark if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 105,014 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both MU Legend and Lost Ark sit in Action, Adventure, and Massively Multiplayer 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
 MU Legend |  Lost Ark | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | Price unknown | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 67.2% positive (105,014 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | VALOFE | Smilegate RPG |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer on Steam.
- MU Legend (2018) is 4 years older than Lost Ark (2022).
- Lost Ark is free; MU Legend is paid (Price unknown).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: MU Legend is Deck Unsupported, Lost Ark is Deck Playable.
MU Legend vs Lost Ark — FAQ
- Should I play MU Legend or Lost Ark first?
- If you want chronology, MU Legend (2018) came out before Lost Ark (2022). 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 MU Legend and Lost Ark similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer 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 MU Legend and Lost Ark have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: MU Legend ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Lost Ark ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Lost Ark free?
- Yes — Lost Ark is a free-to-play Steam title. MU Legend is paid (Price unknown).