Action · September 18, 2014
WAKFU (2014)
As the golden age of the World of Twelve draws to a close, a new era is about to begin. Be your own legend and attempt to make your mark on history! Will you be strong enough to challenge the powerful Ogrest, the monster responsible for all cataclysms and a destroyer of heroes? From the hit series of the same name, WAKFU will immerse you in a unique fantasy world. Join the millions of other players exploring a world undergoing reconstruction and find your place in the community! From Foggernaut robotized saboteurs to treasure-hunting Enutrofs, and from pyromaniac Rogues to Xelor masters of time, you're sure to find the character that's just right for you in the 18 unique classes. Each class has unique spells and specialties, which evolve depending on how you play! Plan your strategy and work with your teammates to defeat the most insidious creatures in the World of Twelve. Your character has many characteristics, and it's up to you to choose your path to become the strongest of all and earn the most loot at the end of each fight. Have amazing adventures, explore a hundred unique dungeons and successfully complete hundreds of quest that will give you a chance to experience a unique adventure in which you are the main protagonist. Join 4 million players, form alliances, acquire land and build your “Haven World” to turn into your secret base and develop it as you want. Defeating the most powerful monsters is not the only way to become a legend! Become a citizen of one of 4 nations and rise to the upper echelons of politics. Master a craft and control the economy… The choice is yours alone!
Action releases from 2014
146 Action titles launched in 2014 — top 6 by review volume.
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Free to Play · 710
- Massively Multiplayer · 532
- Turn-Based Strategy · 525
- MMORPG · 520
- RPG · 508
- Open World · 508
- Turn-Based · 385
- Strategy · 382
- Adventure · 344
- Anime · 307
- Tactical · 273
- Multiplayer · 240
- Fantasy · 199
- Isometric · 184
- 2D · 178
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 10.2k Steam reviews | Top 39% in Action |
| Positive rating | 76% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 77% |
| Metacritic | 76/100 | Genre average 77 — top 62% of Action titles |
| Concurrent peak | 257 players | Top 22% in Action by live player count |
| Engagement hours | 146 h average | Top 2% for session depth among Action |
Peer Action titles
Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.
Reception Metrics
Steam community
76%Mostly Positive · 10.2k reviews
7.8k positive · 2.5k negative
Metacritic
76/100 critic aggregate
Curator recommendations
148
Peak concurrent players
257
Press Quotes
“I went into WAKFU with virtually no prior knowledge of the game and no expectations. I discovered something unlike any MMO I've played previously - a game that showcases some truly unique features.” Game Informer “If you’re a fan of the grid-based strategy rpg, rejoice. While the genre might be dying in general, games like WAKFU will be giving it life for years to come.” 83/100 – Ten Ton Hammer “Fans of anime, MMOs, nature management, and even sociology will…
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
146h
extensive (100+ hours)
Median
3h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
49h
Current engagement
Achievements
34
Steam unlocks available
Features & Capabilities
Multiplayer
- Multi-player
- MMO
- Co-op
- Online Co-op
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
Other
- In-App Purchases
Release & Availability
| Release date | Sep 18, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Ankama Studio |
| Publisher | Ankama Games |
| Base price | Free-to-play |
| DLC / Add-ons | 1 released |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support |
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (4)
- English
- French
- Spanish - Spain
- Portuguese - Brazil











