Games Like Gloria Victis: Medieval MMORPG (2026)

Shared: mmo, Territory Control

Three years of patches, a console launch, and a full rebrand later, New World: Aeternum is a more coherent MMO than it had any right to be after its disastrous 2021 debut. Worth a look for patient explorers, a harder sell for anyone expecting narrative depth or Souls-style combat.

Shared: mmo

The only aim in Rust is to survive. Everything wants you to die - the island’s wildlife, other inhabitants, the environment, and other survivors. Do whatever it takes to last another night.

Shared: MMO

Surviving a dinosaur island sounds like a fantasy, but ARK will test whether you actually want to spend 200 hours punching trees and babysitting unconscious raptors before it gets good.

Shared: mmo

Free-to-play ARPG that has spent over a decade proving the genre ceiling is higher than Diablo ever imagined. Bring patience, a spreadsheet tolerance, and nowhere to be this weekend.

Shared: mmo, tier:sub-5

Three modes, one free download, and a cheater problem that Team Jade is still chasing down nine seasons in. Worth your time if you squad up; rougher if you go solo.