# Games like Elsword

> The closest matches to Elsword: Closers, Dungeon Fighter Online, Dragon Nest, Lost Ark, and Vindictus. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Closers](https://imho.run/games/215830/closers) — Also MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer, like Elsword. 2,627 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/215830/)
2. [Dungeon Fighter Online](https://imho.run/games/495910/dungeon-fighter-online) — Also Massively Multiplayer and Hack and Slash, like Elsword. 3,241 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/495910/)
3. [Dragon Nest](https://imho.run/games/11610/dragon-nest) — A frequent pick in Elsword players' libraries, and another RPG. 2,215 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/11610/)
4. [Lost Ark](https://imho.run/games/1599340/lost-ark) — Also MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer, like Elsword. 105,014 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1599340/)
5. [Vindictus](https://imho.run/games/212160/vindictus) — Also MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer, like Elsword. 6,847 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/212160/)
6. [Spiral Knights](https://imho.run/games/99900/spiral-knights) — A frequent pick in Elsword players' libraries, and another Action. 14,856 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/99900/)
7. [Black Desert](https://imho.run/games/582660/black-desert) — Also MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer, like Elsword. 35,523 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/582660/)
8. [Neverwinter](https://imho.run/games/109600/neverwinter) — Also MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer, like Elsword. 18,801 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/109600/)
9. [The Elder Scrolls® Online](https://imho.run/games/306130/the-elder-scrolls-online) — Also MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer, like Elsword. 73,647 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/306130/)
10. [RIFT](https://imho.run/games/39120/rift) — Also MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer, like Elsword. 7,463 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/39120/)
11. [KurtzPel](https://imho.run/games/844870/kurtzpel) — Also Fighting and Massively Multiplayer, like Elsword. 12,181 Steam reviews, 57% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/844870/)
12. [Dragon Saga](https://imho.run/games/381990/dragon-saga) — Also MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer, like Elsword. 792 Steam reviews, 60% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/381990/)
13. [TERA - Action MMORPG](https://imho.run/games/212740/tera-action-mmorpg) — Also MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer, like Elsword. 104 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/212740/)
14. [DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2](https://imho.run/games/454650/dragon-ball-xenoverse-2) — Also MMORPG and Fighting, like Elsword. 18,565 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/454650/)
15. [Throne and Liberty](https://imho.run/games/2429640/throne-and-liberty) — Also MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer, like Elsword. 32,316 Steam reviews, 63% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2429640/)
16. [Guild Wars 2®](https://imho.run/games/1284210/guild-wars-2) — Also MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer, like Elsword. 17,646 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1284210/)
17. [FINAL FANTASY XIV Online](https://imho.run/games/39210/final-fantasy-xiv-online) — Also MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer, like Elsword. 60,003 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/39210/)
18. [Soulworker](https://imho.run/games/1377580/soulworker) — Also MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer, like Elsword. 4,284 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1377580/)
19. [MapleStory](https://imho.run/games/216150/maplestory) — Also MMORPG and Side Scroller, like Elsword. 12,891 Steam reviews, 62% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/216150/)
20. [ArcheBlade™](https://imho.run/games/207230/archeblade) — Also MMORPG and Fighting, like Elsword. 3,483 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/207230/)
21. [Tree of Savior (English Ver.)](https://imho.run/games/372000/tree-of-savior-english-ver) — Also MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer, like Elsword. 10,386 Steam reviews, 58% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/372000/)
22. [NosTale - Anime MMORPG](https://imho.run/games/550470/nostale-anime-mmorpg) — Also MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer, like Elsword. 683 Steam reviews, 62% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/550470/)
23. [WAKFU](https://imho.run/games/215080/wakfu) — Also MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer, like Elsword. 4,026 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/215080/)
24. [Blade & Soul Heroes](https://imho.run/games/3616890/blade-soul-heroes) — Also MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer, like Elsword. 417 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3616890/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=237310&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=237310&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=237310&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=237310
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/237310
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Elsword

Elsword is a free-to-play side-scrolling action RPG developed by KOG Games, released in 2014. The game features a character subclass system where players progress through specialized job classes. Event-based progression provides structure and rewards. Gear grinding and a player-driven market allow trading between users. PvP balancing accommodates competitive play. Players describe the experience as epic and intense, with characters feeling unique and powerful once mastered. The platforming combat with cancels satisfies players, and events provide strong rewards and variety. The player market reduces grind by enabling trading. The game holds a 71% positive rating from 6379 Steam reviews and is playable on Steam Deck.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 237310
- **Developer:** KOG
- **Publisher:** KOG Games
- **Genres:** Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play, Casual
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Partial Controller Support, Single-player, MMO, Online PvP, PvP, Co-op
- **Released:** Jul 2, 2014
- **Free to play:** yes
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/237310/elsword)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=237310&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/237310/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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