5 Games with a historical setting like EVE Online that you should try

Its point of contact with EVE Online is deep RPG systems, open world exploration and tactical combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and online features. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: shooting mechanics and post-apocalyptic world.

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.

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.

Genre puts it alongside EVE Online, and so does open world exploration, melee combat and historical setting. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and online features. Where the two diverge is setting and combat: magic-based combat and fantasy world.

What carries over from EVE Online is deep RPG systems, melee combat and historical setting. The common ground extends to a first-person view and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is setting and combat: magic-based combat and fantasy world.