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We filtered the 43 games similar to EVE Online down to the 27 that fit the “PvP” category. Albion Online, Old School RuneScape and Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to EVE Online.

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Within the “PvP” category, the closest game to EVE Online is Albion Online — scoring 85/100 on our similarity scale. Old School RuneScape and Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues follow close behind.

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The best pvP games like EVE Online

27 similar games foundUpdated May 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.

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Albion Online

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Albion Online
Closest overall match
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCraftingManagementIsometricFree to Play

Genre puts it alongside EVE Online, and so does open world exploration, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds resource management and an isometric view. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings fantasy world.

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Old School RuneScape

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Old School RuneScape
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationSkill TreeIsometricThird PersonFree to Play
Year 2013Dev JagexOn Android · PC · iOS

The genre is the same as EVE Online’s, and with it exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on an isometric view and free-to-play access. The distance is in setting and progression — its own ground is fantasy world.

Released 10 years after EVE Online.

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Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues

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Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldHistoricalCraftingExplorationThird PersonFree to Play
Year 2014Dev PortalariumPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Shelved next to EVE Online for good reason: a sandbox world, melee combat and historical setting. The common ground extends to a third-person camera and free-to-play access. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: fantasy world.

Released 11 years after EVE Online.

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New World: Aeternum

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New World: Aeternum
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationSkill TreeCraftingThird Person
Year 2021Dev Amazon GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

The genre is the same as EVE Online’s, and with it open world exploration, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings fantasy world.

Released 18 years after EVE Online.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression78Combat65Visuals46
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Tera

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Tera
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldHistoricalExplorationSkill TreeThird PersonFirst PersonFree to Play
Year 2011Dev Bluehole Studio · En Masse EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as EVE Online and shares open world exploration, melee combat and historical setting. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and co-op play. They part company on setting and combat: this one brings ranged combat and fantasy world.

Released 8 years after EVE Online.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals78Progression53Combat47
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ArcheAge

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ArcheAge
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCraftingSkill TreeFirst PersonThird PersonFree to Play
Year 2013On PC

Shelved next to EVE Online for good reason: open world exploration, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is magic-based combat and fantasy world.

Released 10 years after EVE Online.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression78Visuals78Combat40
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RuneScape

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RuneScape
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationSkill TreeIsometricThird PersonFree to Play
Year 2001Dev JagexOn Linux · Android · PC

Same family as EVE Online: open world exploration, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and free-to-play access. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is magic-based combat and fantasy world.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals79Progression63Combat29
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Star Wars: The Old Republic

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Star Wars: The Old Republic
Closest on combat
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeTacticalOpen WorldSci-FiSpaceSkill TreeExplorationThird PersonFree to Play
Year 2011Dev BioWare Austin · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

What carries over from EVE Online is deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. The distance is in visuals and world — its own ground is fantasy world.

Released 8 years after EVE Online.

Combat100Game mode100Genre75Setting68Progression63World61
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Mabinogi

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Mabinogi
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeFree to Play
Year 2008Dev NEXON KOREA · NexonPlaytime ~2hOn PC

With EVE Online it shares deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is setting and combat: magic-based combat and an anime aesthetic.

Released 5 years after EVE Online.

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Champions Online

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Champions Online
RPGMMORPGAction MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiSkill TreeExplorationThird PersonFree to Play
Year 2011Dev Cryptic Studios · Perfect World EntertainmentPlaytime ~3hOn PC

It meets EVE Online on deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on skill tree progression and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

Released 8 years after EVE Online.

Game mode100Genre75Combat68Progression65World60Visuals46
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Neverwinter

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Neverwinter
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeTacticalOpen WorldCraftingExplorationSkill TreeThird PersonFree to Play
Year 2013Dev Cryptic Studios · Perfect World EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

The thread back to EVE Online runs through deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on a third-person camera and free-to-play access. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is fantasy world.

Released 10 years after EVE Online.

Game mode95Genre75Combat75Progression74World53Visuals45
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Skyforge

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Skyforge
RPGMMORPGAction MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationSkill TreeThird PersonFree to Play
Year 2017Dev Allods Team · My.ComPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It meets EVE Online on deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: fantasy world.

Released 14 years after EVE Online.

Game mode95Genre75World60Progression60Combat58Visuals45
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The Lord of the Rings Online

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The Lord of the Rings Online
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeThird PersonFirst PersonFree to Play
Year 2007Dev Standing Stone Games · Midway GamesOn PC · Mac

Its point of contact with EVE Online is deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on a third-person camera and free-to-play access. The distance is in setting and progression — its own ground is fantasy world.

Released 4 years after EVE Online.

Game mode99Visuals78Genre75Combat59World58Progression57
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Metin2

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Metin2
RPGMMORPGAction MMO
MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMeleeSci-FiSkill TreeThird PersonFree to Play
Year 2006Dev Ymir Entertainment Co., Ltd · GameforgeOn PC

What carries over from EVE Online is deep RPG systems, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds free-to-play access and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on setting and progression: this one brings fantasy world.

Released 3 years after EVE Online.

Game mode100Genre75Combat66Visuals46Progression33Setting28
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Rift

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Rift
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeThird PersonFree to Play
Year 2011Dev Trion WorldsOn Linux · PC

What carries over from EVE Online is deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings fantasy world.

Released 8 years after EVE Online.

Game mode100Genre75Combat58World58Progression55Visuals45

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