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We filtered the 45 games similar to Black Desert down to the 10 that fit the “Sandbox” category. Tera, Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues and Trove top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Black Desert.

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The best sandbox games like Black Desert

10 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Black Desert. 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.

#1Tera

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyHistoricalMedievalExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

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 setting anime, PvP competition and loot and gear systems, while skipping combat magic

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#2Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyMedievalHistoricalExplorationThird Person

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: card game strategy, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping combat magic

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#3Trove

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

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 precision platforming, turn-based strategy and vibe casual, while skipping combat magic

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMagicRangedMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

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 puzzle design, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat

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#5Old School RuneScape

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

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 strong narrative focus, PvP competition and visual isometric, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMagicMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

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: PvP competition, crafting mechanics and visual first person, while skipping action RPG combat

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#7New World: Aeternum

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

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 strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and PvP competition, while skipping action RPG combat

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#8WAKFU

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExploration

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 turn-based strategy, vibe casual and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyMedievalExploration

Steam👍 79%· 91KIGDB88· 4OC79· 10

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

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, deep simulation and PvP competition, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#10EVE Online

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldHistoricalExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

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: deep simulation, combat tactical and setting space, while skipping adventure storytelling

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