Games like RIFT
Ranked by how closely each game's gameplay profile, monetization, and world design match RIFT — not by popularity. Similarity blends attribute distance across PvE/PvP focus, grind, combat, and social systems with shared tags and curated links.
RIFT is a themepark MMO with tab-target combat on a free-to-play model. Of the picks below, 10 of 10 share its themepark world, 10 of 10 share its tab-target combat and 10 of 10 likewise have no open-world PvP.
EverQuest II
#1 · 88% similar
vs RIFT: EverQuest II is harder to catch up in and deeper on crafting, with a free-to-play + sub option model instead of free-to-play.
Runes of Magic
#2 · 86% similar
vs RIFT: Runes of Magic is grindier, less casual-friendly and heavier on scheduled chores.
World of Warcraft
#3 · 76% similar
vs RIFT: World of Warcraft is more PvP-focused and more PvE-focused, with a subscription model instead of free-to-play.
City of Heroes: Homecoming
#4 · 76% similar
vs RIFT: City of Heroes: Homecoming is seen as less pay-to-win, less PvP-focused and less grindy.
Ship of Heroes
#5 · 74% similar
vs RIFT: Ship of Heroes is seen as less pay-to-win and more PvE-focused, with a buy-to-play model instead of free-to-play.
Eden Eternal
#6 · 72% similar
vs RIFT: Eden Eternal is heavier on scheduled chores, harder to catch up in and less alt-friendly.
The Lord of the Rings Online
#7 · 71% similar
vs RIFT: The Lord of the Rings Online is less PvP-focused and more PvE-focused, with a free-to-play + sub option model instead of free-to-play.
Fantasy Online 2
#8 · 71% similar
vs RIFT: Fantasy Online 2 is less PvP-focused, less guild-dependent and less alt-friendly.
Ragnarok M: Classic
#9 · 70% similar
vs RIFT: Ragnarok M: Classic is heavier on scheduled chores, more PvP-focused and grindier.
Flyff Universe
#10 · 69% similar
vs RIFT: Flyff Universe is grindier, harder to catch up in and less casual-friendly.
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