11 Sandbox games like Trove that you should try

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We filtered the 45 games similar to Trove down to the 11 that fit the “Sandbox” category. Tera, WAKFU and Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Trove.

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The best sandbox games like Trove

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Trove. 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.

#1Tera

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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

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#2WAKFU

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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

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#3Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues

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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

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

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

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#6New World: Aeternum

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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

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#7Old School RuneScape

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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

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

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationBase BuildingCraftingThird Person

Steam👍 86%· 101KOC77· 20

Year 2024Dev Keen GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Shared with Trove: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, skill tree progression and visual 3d, while skipping MMO world and community

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

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#11EVE Online

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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

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