9 Tactical games like EVE Online that you should try

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We filtered the 44 games similar to EVE Online down to the 9 that fit the “Tactical” category. WAKFU, Star Wars: The Old Republic and Neverwinter top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to EVE Online.

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The best tactical games like EVE Online

9 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.

#1WAKFU

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineTacticalMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationIsometricFree 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 deep simulation

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#2Star Wars: The Old Republic

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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

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

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#4Dungeons & Dragons Online

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineTacticalMeleeOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 71%· 7.8KRAWG👍 33%· 62IGDB83· 3

Year 2012Dev Standing Stone GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

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

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#5Tom Clancy's The Division

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GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPTacticalMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 71%· 96KIGDB80· 22OC79· 119

Year 2016Dev Massive Entertainment · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like EVE Online, it's known for deep RPG systems, sandbox freedom and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping MMO world and community

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#6Tom Clancy's The Division 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPTacticalMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiHistoricalExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 79%· 34KIGDB85· 15OC83· 160

Year 2019Dev Massive Entertainment · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with EVE Online: deep RPG systems, open world exploration and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting, while skipping MMO world and community

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPTacticalOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

MC93IGDB86· 8

Year 2004Dev Blizzard EntertainmentPlaytime ~1000h

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#8Dofus

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opTacticalIsometricFree to Play

Steam👍 74%· 552IGDB70· 1

Year 2004Dev Ankama GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and combat magic, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#9Arena Breakout: Infinite

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPTacticalFirst PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 74%· 55K

Year 2025Dev Morefun Studio GroupOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed EVE Online, expect deep RPG systems, combat tactical and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping MMO world and community

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