What games are like Black Desert?

The best games like Black Desert on Steam right now include Windrose, Crimson Desert, PIONER. They share Black Desert's genre and gameplay (MMORPG, Massively Multiplayer, Open World) and are ranked using live Steam similarity and current follower momentum, updated daily.

How are these similar games chosen?

Each game is scored by how many Steam genres and gameplay modes it shares with Black Desert, plus a bonus for the same developer, then tie-broken by how fast it is gaining Steam followers right now.

Games Like Black Desert (2026)

The best similar games on Steam — matched by shared genre and gameplay, with a reason for every pick.

Updated daily · July 17, 2026

Looking for games like Black Desert? The closest matches on Steam right now are Windrose, Crimson Desert, PIONER — chosen by shared genre and gameplay (MMORPG, Massively Multiplayer, Open World) and ranked by how fast each is currently gaining followers. Full ranked list of 12 below, each with why it's a match.

Best games similar to Black Desert

#	Game	Genre	Shared with Black Desert
1	Windrose ▲	Action	Action, Adventure, RPG, co-op
2	Crimson Desert ▲	Action	Action, Adventure
3	PIONER	Action	Action, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, co-op
4	Iverian Wars: Craxion vs Defugel	Action	Action, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, co-op
5	Guild Wars 2®	Adventure	Atmospheric, PvP, Combat, Crafting
6	Gloria Victis: Medieval MMORPG	Action	Atmospheric, PvP, Medieval, Open World
7	Dark Craft	Action	Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG
8	The Story Page	Action	Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG
9	Witchspire	Adventure	Adventure, RPG, co-op, multiplayer
10	The Elder Scrolls® Online	Action	Magic, Atmospheric, PvP, Open World
11	FINAL FANTASY XIV Online	Massively Multiplayer	Magic, Atmospheric, Open World, Crafting
12	Sealed Gate	Adventure	Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, MMO

Why these are like Black Desert

1. Windrose

Both are action / adventure games; both offer co-op and multiplayer. Embark on a PvE survival adventure in the Age of Piracy.

2. Crimson Desert

From the same studio; both are action / adventure games. Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure set on the continent of Pywel.

3. PIONER

Both are action / massively multiplayer games; both offer co-op and mmo. PIONER drops players into a vast, grim world, where survival hinges on exploration, crafting, and smart resource management.

4. Iverian Wars: Craxion vs Defugel

Both are action / massively multiplayer games; both offer co-op and mmo. A free-to-play action MMORPG featuring solo adventure, co-op battles, and intense online PvP in a vast multiplayer world.

5. Guild Wars 2®

Both are tagged atmospheric, pvp, combat; both offer co-op and mmo. Guild Wars 2 is an award-winning online roleplaying game with fast-paced action combat, deep character customization, and no subscription fee required.

6. Gloria Victis: Medieval MMORPG

Both are tagged atmospheric, pvp, medieval; both offer co-op and mmo. Gloria Victis is an MMORPG with an emphasis on realism, set in a low-fantasy medieval open world.

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