# Games like RIFT

> The closest matches to RIFT: Neverwinter, TERA - Action MMORPG, The Elder Scrolls® Online, The Lord of the Rings Online™, and Guild Wars 2®. 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. [Neverwinter](https://imho.run/games/109600/neverwinter) — Also MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer, like RIFT. 18,801 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/109600/)
2. [TERA - Action MMORPG](https://imho.run/games/212740/tera-action-mmorpg) — A frequent pick in RIFT players' libraries, and another RPG. 104 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/212740/)
3. [The Elder Scrolls® Online](https://imho.run/games/306130/the-elder-scrolls-online) — Also MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer, like RIFT. 73,647 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/306130/)
4. [The Lord of the Rings Online™](https://imho.run/games/212500/the-lord-of-the-rings-online) — Shares faction politics with RIFT. 14,248 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/212500/)
5. [Guild Wars 2®](https://imho.run/games/1284210/guild-wars-2) — Also MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer, like RIFT. 17,646 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1284210/)
6. [FINAL FANTASY XIV Online](https://imho.run/games/39210/final-fantasy-xiv-online) — Also MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer, like RIFT. 60,003 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/39210/)
7. [EverQuest II](https://imho.run/games/201230/everquest-ii) — Shares faction politics with RIFT. 2,486 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/201230/)
8. [WildStar](https://imho.run/games/376570/wildstar) — Also MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer, like RIFT. 78 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/376570/)
9. [EVE Online](https://imho.run/games/8500/eve-online) — Also MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer, like RIFT. 22,693 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/8500/)
10. [Black Desert](https://imho.run/games/582660/black-desert) — A frequent pick in RIFT players' libraries, and another Action. 35,523 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/582660/)
11. [Runes of Magic](https://imho.run/games/808290/runes-of-magic) — Also MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer, like RIFT. 617 Steam reviews, 64% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/808290/)
12. [Star Trek Online](https://imho.run/games/9900/star-trek-online) — Shares faction politics with RIFT. 16,605 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/9900/)
13. [Lost Ark](https://imho.run/games/1599340/lost-ark) — Also MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer, like RIFT. 105,014 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1599340/)
14. [Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen](https://imho.run/games/3107230/pantheon-rise-of-the-fallen) — Shares faction politics with RIFT. 4,319 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3107230/)
15. [Spire Horizon Online](https://imho.run/games/2598020/spire-horizon-online) — Also MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer, like RIFT. 87 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2598020/)
16. [Throne and Liberty](https://imho.run/games/2429640/throne-and-liberty) — Also MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer, like RIFT. 32,316 Steam reviews, 63% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2429640/)
17. [Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues](https://imho.run/games/326160/shroud-of-the-avatar-forsaken-virtues) — Also MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer, like RIFT. 2,323 Steam reviews, 52% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/326160/)
18. [Allods Online](https://imho.run/games/459160/allods-online) — Shares faction politics with RIFT. 392 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/459160/)
19. [New World: Aeternum](https://imho.run/games/1063730/new-world-aeternum) — Shares faction politics with RIFT. 145,758 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1063730/)
20. [ArcheAge](https://imho.run/games/304030/archeage) — Also MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer, like RIFT. 658 Steam reviews, 50% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/304030/)
21. [Riders of Icarus](https://imho.run/games/442080/riders-of-icarus) — Also MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer, like RIFT. 416 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/442080/)
22. [STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™](https://imho.run/games/1286830/star-wars-the-old-republic) — Also MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer, like RIFT. 51,311 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1286830/)
23. [DC Universe™ Online](https://imho.run/games/24200/dc-universe-online) — Also MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer, like RIFT. 12,568 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/24200/)
24. [Fractured Online](https://imho.run/games/1426050/fractured-online) — Also MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer, like RIFT. 461 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1426050/)

## 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=39120&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=39120&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=39120&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=39120
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/39120
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About RIFT

RIFT is a free-to-play fantasy MMORPG released in 2011 by gamigo US Inc. The game features a class-soul-system that allows players to combine abilities from multiple classes, creating extensive build variety. Dungeon-instances, faction-politics, and player-built-dimensions where players can construct entire towns all feature alongside dynamic rift-encounters that bring players together against invading forces. Reviewers highlight the old-school MMORPG experience, noting the true RPG nature with well-balanced classes and mobs. Players describe the game as chill, contemplative, and nostalgic. The Steam version holds a 74% positive rating from over 7400 reviews and is not currently supported on Steam Deck.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 39120
- **Developer:** gamigo US Inc.
- **Publisher:** gamigo US Inc.
- **Genres:** Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play
- **Categories:** Multi-player, MMO, Steam Trading Cards, In-App Purchases, Online PvP, Online Co-op, PvP, Co-op
- **Released:** Mar 1, 2011
- **Free to play:** yes
- **Metacritic:** 84
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/39120/rift)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=39120&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/39120/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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