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Trove is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, vibe casual and sandbox world in quite the same way. We compared Trove against over 6,700 titles across 24 gameplay attributes and found 45 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Albion Online, Tera and Old School RuneScape lead the list, with Albion Online reaching a 94/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Trove special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

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Year 2015Dev Trion Worlds

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The closest game to Trove is Albion Online — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Tera and Old School RuneScape follow close behind.

#1Albion Online94 #2Tera88 #3Old School RuneScape87 #4New World: Aeternum89 #5RuneScape86

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Games like Trove

45 similar games foundUpdated June 2026

#1Albion Online

94

Albion Online

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationCraftingLootFree 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 setting medieval, while skipping adventure storytelling

88

Tera

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationLootThird 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 ranged combat, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping precision platforming

#3Old School RuneScape

87

Old School RuneScape

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationThird 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, PvP competition and skill tree progression, while skipping action RPG combat

#4New World: Aeternum

89

New World: Aeternum

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationCraftingThird 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

86

RuneScape

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeCasualOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationThird 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 combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat

89

ArcheAge

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationCraftingThird 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, PvP competition and skill tree progression, while skipping action RPG combat

86

Black Desert

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationThird 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, ranged combat and historical setting, while skipping precision platforming

87

WAKFU

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeCasualOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationFree 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 combat tactical, setting anime and visual isometric, while skipping action RPG combat

85

EVE Online

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCraftingThird 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

#10Sky: Children of the Light

79

Sky: Children of the Light

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineCasualFantasyThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 87%· 23KIGDB82· 5OC82· 13

Year 2019Dev ThatGameCompany · NetEase GamesOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Trove, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, while skipping sandbox freedom

Steam PS Nintendo

77

Palia

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineCasualFantasyExplorationCraftingThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 86%· 42KIGDB87· 2OC78· 10

Year 2023Dev Singularity 6On Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Shared with Trove: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping sandbox freedom

#12Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues

86

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineSoloCo-opMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyCraftingExplorationThird 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 precision platforming

76

Lineage II

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineMeleeFantasyThird Person

IGDB80· 1

Year 2003Dev NCSOFTOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.

75

Rift

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 74%· 12KIGDB84· 4

Year 2011Dev Trion WorldsOn Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Trove, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with PvP competition and skill tree progression, while skipping sandbox freedom

#15Throne and Liberty

76

Throne and Liberty

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineFantasyThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 67%· 68KIGDB73· 2OC70· 32

Year 2023Dev NCSOFT · Amazon GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Trove?: The closest game to Trove is Albion Online, scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. They share 14 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Trove?: The three closest games to Trove are: 1. Albion Online (94/100, 14 shared attributes) 2. Tera (88/100, 16 shared attributes) 3. Old School RuneScape (87/100, 13 shared attributes). All share Trove's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 45 candidates across 24 dimensions.
Is Tera similar to Trove?: Yes, very much so — Tera scores 88/100 similarity to Trove. They share 16 attributes, including deep RPG systems and MMO world and community. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Trove?: The best RPG games similar to Trove are Albion Online, Tera, Old School RuneScape and New World: Aeternum. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Trove attributes like deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom.
How is similarity to Trove calculated?: We compare Trove against every game in our catalog using 24 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Trove experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Trove?: Yes — Lost Ark is free and scores well on similarity to Trove. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.