World of Warcraft, released in 2004, revolutionized the massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) genre and maintains millions of active players even two decades later. While WoW offers endless content, players seeking a change of pace after extensive playtime might appreciate these alternatives. These games may not perfectly replicate the WoW experience, but they offer similar engaging gameplay.

Updated January 10, 2025 by Mark Sammut: Late 2024 saw several major game releases, but none closely resembled WoW. While Infinity Nikki deserves mention for its captivating open world, it lacks any similarity to Blizzard's MMO. Path of Exile 2's early access release also provides a compelling option for action RPG enthusiasts. A single-player Final Fantasy title has been added to the recommendations.

1. Throne and Liberty: A modern MMORPG with lineage. (Further details would be added here about Throne and Liberty's gameplay, features, and why it's a good alternative to WoW.)