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Games like Ultima Online

Ranked by how closely each game's gameplay profile, monetization, and world design match Ultima Online — not by popularity. Similarity blends attribute distance across PvE/PvP focus, grind, combat, and social systems with shared tags and curated links.

Ultima Online is a sandbox MMO with tab-target combat on a free-to-play + sub option model. Of the picks below, 10 of 10 share its sandbox world, 9 of 10 share its tab-target combat and 9 of 10 share its open-world PvP.

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Tibia

#1 · 93% similar

79Sandbox
1997Full LootHardcore

vs Ultima Online: Tibia is harder to catch up in, lighter on crafting and less alt-friendly.

Community-linked pickTab Target combatSandbox worldOld-school philosophy
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Wurm Online

#2 · 86% similar

73Sandbox
TerraformingHomesteadingSandbox

vs Ultima Online: Wurm Online is less alt-friendly, harder to catch up in and less PvP-focused.

Community-linked pickTab Target combatSandbox worldOld-school philosophy
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UO Outlands

#3 · 85% similar

n/aSandbox
Community RunFull LootSandbox

vs Ultima Online: UO Outlands is more PvP-focused and harder to catch up in, with a free-to-play model instead of free-to-play + sub option.

Community-linked pickTab Target combatSandbox worldOld-school philosophy
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Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues

#4 · 81% similar

58Sandbox
Ultima SuccessorPlayer HousingPlayer-Owned Towns

vs Ultima Online: Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues is more PvE-focused and less alt-friendly, with no open-world PvP.

Community-linked pickTab Target combatSandbox worldOld-school philosophy
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Ravendawn

#5 · 80% similar

87Sandbox
Top-DownTibia-likeFarming

vs Ultima Online: Ravendawn is harder to catch up in, less alt-friendly and less solo-friendly.

Tab Target combatSandbox worldOld-school philosophyOpen-world PvP
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Haven & Hearth

#6 · 75% similar

n/aSandbox
PermadeathHomesteadingTwo-Man Dev Team

vs Ultima Online: Haven & Hearth is heavier on scheduled chores, harder to catch up in and less alt-friendly.

Tab Target combatSandbox worldOld-school philosophyOpen-world PvP
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Apogea

#7 · 74% similar

n/aSandbox
Pixel ArtTibia-likeOld School

vs Ultima Online: Apogea is lighter on crafting and seen as less pay-to-win, with a free-to-play model instead of free-to-play + sub option.

Tab Target combatSandbox worldOld-school philosophyOpen-world PvP
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EVE Online

#8 · 73% similar

79Sandbox
Sci-FiSingle ShardPlayer Economy

vs Ultima Online: EVE Online is more PvP-focused, more guild-dependent and less solo-friendly.

Tab Target combatSandbox worldOld-school philosophyOpen-world PvP
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Old School RuneScape

#9 · 72% similar

87Sandbox
Old SchoolSkillingIronman

vs Ultima Online: Old School RuneScape is harder to catch up in, less guild-dependent and seen as less pay-to-win.

Tab Target combatSandbox worldOld-school philosophyOpen-world PvP
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Albion Online

#10 · 72% similar

85Sandbox
Full LootPlayer EconomyGuild Wars

vs Ultima Online: Albion Online is more PvP-focused and more guild-dependent, with hybrid combat instead of tab-target combat.

Community-linked pickSandbox worldOpen-world PvPFull-loot stakes

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