Dofus vs Wakfu

Every attribute in the database, side by side — MMOlist scores Dofus at 82 and Wakfu at 73, but the right pick depends on how you play.

2004 · Free-to-Play + Sub Option · Turn-Based

2012 · Free-to-Play + Sub Option · Turn-Based

The short version

What they share: turn-based combat, a free-to-play + sub option model and no open-world PvP.

Compared with Dofus, Wakfu is less PvP-focused and seen as more pay-to-win, with a sandpark world instead of a themepark world.

Dofus — strengths: Deep tactical turn-based combat; Distinct art and humor. Watch out for: Mostly French community.

Wakfu — strengths: Player-run politics and ecosystems; Gorgeous animated art. Watch out for: Grindy hero-boosted meta.

	Dofus	Wakfu
Status	Live	Live
Release year	2004	2012
Developer	Ankama Games	Ankama Games
Business model	Free-to-Play + Sub Option	Free-to-Play + Sub Option
Platforms	PC, Mac	PC, Mac
Combat type	Turn-Based	Turn-Based
World design	Themepark	Sandpark
MMOlist score	82	73
Steam rating	—	74%
User score	8.9/10	7.3/10
Critic score	75	72
Steam peak CCU	—	3K
PvE focus
PvP focus
Grindiness
Solo friendly
Duo friendly
Casual friendly
Typical session	1–2 hours	1–2 hours
Time to endgame	300h+	100–300h
Catch-up friendly
Chore pressure
Endgame progression	Hybrid	Vertical
Alt friendly
Crafting depth
Guild importance
P2W perception	Low	Moderate
Open-world PvP	No	No
Full-loot PvP	No	No
Housing	Instanced	Instanced
Steam Deck	Unsupported	Unsupported
Cross-play	Partial / N/A	Partial / N/A
Cross-progression	Partial / N/A	Partial / N/A
Update cadence	Active	Moderate
Best for	Tactics fans; French-speaking players; Team-composition theorycrafters	Eco-system tinkerers; Turn-based party players; Dofus universe fans

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