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We filtered the 44 games similar to EVE Online down to the 37 that fit the “Co-op” category. Old School RuneScape, New World: Aeternum and Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to EVE Online.

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Within the “Co-op” category, the closest game to EVE Online is Old School RuneScape — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. New World: Aeternum and Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues follow close behind.

#1Old School RuneScape93 #2New World: Aeternum90 #3Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues90 #4Albion Online89 #5Tera89

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37 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to EVE Online. Each one has been evaluated across 24 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.

#1Old School RuneScape

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Old School RuneScape

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationSkill TreeIsometricThird PersonFree 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 fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

#2New World: Aeternum

90

New World: Aeternum

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationSkill TreeCraftingThird 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 adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

#3Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues

90

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldHistoricalCraftingExplorationThird PersonFree 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 survival mechanics, while skipping deep simulation

#4Albion Online

89

Albion Online

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCraftingManagementIsometricFree to Play

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, fantasy world and setting medieval, while skipping combat tactical

89

Tera

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldHistoricalExplorationSkill TreeThird PersonFirst PersonFree 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 deep simulation

88

ArcheAge

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCraftingSkill TreeFirst PersonThird PersonFree 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 fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

86

RuneScape

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationSkill TreeIsometricThird PersonFree 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 deep simulation

#8Star Wars: The Old Republic

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Star Wars: The Old Republic

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeTacticalOpen WorldSci-FiSpaceSkill TreeExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 90%· 73KIGDB85· 7

Year 2011Dev BioWare Austin · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Shared with EVE Online: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

71

Metin2

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMeleeSci-FiSkill TreeThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 70%· 14K

Year 2006Dev Ymir Entertainment Co., Ltd · GameforgeOn PC

✓ Like EVE Online, it's known for deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics, while skipping sandbox freedom

#10Champions Online

71

Champions Online

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiSkill TreeExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 71%· 4.3KRAWG👍 19%· 52MC72IGDB72· 3

Year 2011Dev Cryptic Studios · Perfect World EntertainmentPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed EVE Online, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

69

Neverwinter

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeTacticalOpen WorldCraftingExplorationSkill TreeThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 77%· 39KIGDB73· 11OC74· 34

Year 2013Dev Cryptic Studios · Perfect World EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with EVE Online: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, ranged combat and fantasy world, while skipping sandbox freedom

#12Divine Souls F2P MMO

69

Divine Souls F2P MMO

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 50%· 874

Year 2014Dev GamePrix · Suba GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Shared with EVE Online: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, fighting mechanics and action RPG combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

69

Skyforge

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationSkill TreeThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 60%· 4.4KRAWG👍 15%· 248IGDB75· 1

Year 2017Dev Allods Team · My.ComPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with EVE Online: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and fantasy world, while skipping sandbox freedom

69

Lost Ark

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeSkill TreeIsometricFree to Play

Steam👍 70%· 203KRAWG👍 43%· 285MC81IGDB81· 4OC82· 44

Year 2022Dev Smilegate Entertainment · Amazon GamesPlaytime ~10hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed EVE Online, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping sandbox freedom

#15The Lord of the Rings Online

69

The Lord of the Rings Online

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeThird PersonFirst PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 81%· 23KIGDB90· 3

Year 2007Dev Standing Stone Games · Midway GamesOn PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed EVE Online, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping sandbox freedom

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