12 Sandbox games like Tera that you should try

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We filtered the 45 games similar to Tera down to the 12 that fit the “Sandbox” category. Black Desert, Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues and Trove top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Tera.

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The best sandbox games like Tera

12 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Tera. Each one has been evaluated across 23 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.

#1Black Desert

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opRangedMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyHistoricalMedievalExplorationSkill 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 combat magic and visual 3d, while skipping setting anime

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#2Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyMedievalHistoricalExplorationThird 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: card game strategy, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping ranged combat

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#3Trove

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExplorationLootThird PersonFree 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 precision platforming, turn-based strategy and vibe casual, while skipping ranged combat

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#4Old School RuneScape

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird 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 strong narrative focus and visual isometric, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opRangedMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird 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 puzzle design, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat

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#6New World: Aeternum

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeOpen 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 crafting mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationSkill 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: combat magic and crafting mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

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#8WAKFU

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyAnimeExplorationFree 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 turn-based strategy, vibe casual and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationLootFree 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, deep simulation and crafting mechanics, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#10EVE Online

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldHistoricalExplorationSkill TreeFirst PersonThird PersonFree 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: deep simulation, combat tactical and setting space, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#11Palworld

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineRangedMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldAnimeExploration

Steam👍 94%· 421KRAWG👍 69%· 142OC71· 22

Year 2024Dev PocketpairPlaytime ~22hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Tera, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, third-person shooting and shooter, while skipping MMO world and community

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#12Once Human

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 78%· 173KIGDB85· 2OC74· 16

Year 2024Dev Starry StudioOn Xbox · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Tera, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping MMO world and community

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