12 Sandbox games like New World: Aeternum that you should try

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We filtered the 46 games similar to New World: Aeternum down to the 12 that fit the “Sandbox” category. Old School RuneScape, ArcheAge and Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to New World: Aeternum.

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

The best sandbox games like New World: Aeternum

12 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to New World: Aeternum. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPNarrativeOpen 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 visual isometric and free to play, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationCraftingSkill 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: combat magic, visual first person and free to play, while skipping strong narrative focus

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#3Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyCraftingExplorationThird 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 action RPG combat, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#4Tera

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationSkill 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 action RPG combat, ranged combat and historical setting, while skipping strong narrative focus

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen 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, vibe casual and combat magic, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#6Trove

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExplorationCraftingThird 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 action RPG combat, precision platforming and turn-based strategy, while skipping strong narrative focus

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

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 action RPG combat, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping strong narrative focus

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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 strong narrative focus

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationCrafting

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 setting medieval, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#10EVE Online

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationSkill TreeCraftingThird 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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#11V Rising

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineMeleeDarkOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationCrafting

Steam👍 89%· 134KIGDB89· 5OC83· 71

Year 2024Dev Stunlock StudiosOn PC · PS5

✓ If you enjoyed New World: Aeternum, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, survival mechanics and single-player focus, while skipping MMO world and community

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#12Enshrouded

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationCraftingSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 86%· 101KOC77· 20

Year 2024Dev Keen GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Shared with New World: Aeternum: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, survival mechanics and single-player focus, while skipping MMO world and community

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