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We filtered the 46 games similar to Albion Online down to the 11 that fit the “Sandbox” category. Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues, EVE Online and Old School RuneScape top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Albion Online.

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Within the “Sandbox” category, the closest game to Albion Online is Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. EVE Online and Old School RuneScape follow close behind.

#1Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues97#2EVE Online89#3Old School RuneScape97#4New World: Aeternum97#5Trove94
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The best sandbox games like Albion Online

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Albion Online. Each one has been evaluated across 20 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues
97
iRank39
Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyMedievalCraftingExplorationFree to Play
Steam👍 53%· 3.2KRAWG👍 19%· 27
Year 2014Dev PortalariumPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of sandbox MMORPGs: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, card game strategy and action RPG combat, while skipping deep simulation

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Steam
#2EVE Online
89
iRank71
EVE Online
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationManagementCraftingIsometricFree to Play
Steam👍 73%· 39KRAWG👍 49%· 365MC88IGDB79· 3
Year 2003Dev CCPPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the sandbox MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, setting space and setting scifi, while skipping survival mechanics

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Steam
#3Old School RuneScape
97
iRank81
Old School RuneScape
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationIsometricFree to Play
Steam👍 83%· 20KIGDB77· 1
Year 2013Dev JagexOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Both are sandbox MMORPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and skill tree progression, while skipping survival mechanics

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Steam
#4New World: Aeternum
97
iRank71
New World: Aeternum
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationCrafting
Steam👍 67%· 297KIGDB76· 7OC72· 66
Year 2021Dev Amazon GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of sandbox MMORPGs: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping survival mechanics

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SteamXbox
#5Trove
94
iRank61
Trove
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExplorationCraftingLootFree to Play
Steam👍 80%· 93KRAWG👍 24%· 474MC65IGDB62· 1OC67· 12
Year 2015Dev Trion WorldsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the sandbox MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and precision platforming, while skipping survival mechanics

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SteamXboxPS
#6Tera
91
iRank77
Tera
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationLootFree to Play
Steam👍 79%· 15KIGDB73· 5
Year 2011Dev Bluehole Studio · En Masse EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the sandbox MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and ranged combat, while skipping survival mechanics

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SteamPS
#7ArcheAge
90
iRank66
ArcheAge
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationCraftingFree to Play
Steam👍 52%· 7.3KIGDB94· 1
Year 2013On PC

✓ Same family of sandbox MMORPGs: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, combat magic and skill tree progression, while skipping survival mechanics

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Steam
#8RuneScape
88
iRank82
RuneScape
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationIsometricFree to Play
Steam👍 82%· 27K
Year 2001Dev JagexOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Fits the sandbox MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping survival mechanics

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Steam
#9WAKFU
86
iRank66
WAKFU
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationIsometricFree to Play
Steam👍 76%· 11KRAWG👍 44%· 127MC76
Year 2014Dev Ankama Studio · Ankama GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the sandbox MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and vibe casual, while skipping survival mechanics

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Steam
#10Black Desert
86
iRank74
Black Desert
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyMedievalExploration
Steam👍 74%· 93KIGDB75· 5
Year 2019Dev Pearl AbyssOn iOS · Android

✓ Same family of sandbox MMORPGs: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and combat magic, while skipping survival mechanics

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Steam
#11V Rising
53
iRank88
V Rising
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
MultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationCraftingIsometric
Steam👍 89%· 134KIGDB89· 5OC83· 71
Year 2024Dev Stunlock StudiosOn PC · PS5

✓ If you enjoyed Albion Online, expect deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping MMO world and community

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SteamPS

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