12 Sandbox games like New World that you should try

If New World worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and fantasy world, the same is here. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on visuals: this one brings an isometric view.

The resemblance to New World is about as close as this list gets: they line up on genre, combat and game mode. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera.

If New World worked for you because of strong narrative focus, a sandbox world and melee combat, the same is here. Both also lean on PvP competition and crafting mechanics. The distance is in setting — its own ground is a medieval setting.

It shares the essentials of what New World does: open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds crafting mechanics and a third-person camera. They part company on combat and visuals: this one brings magic-based combat and a first-person view.

Genre puts it alongside New World, and so does open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on a third-person camera and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is ranged combat and historical setting.

It shares the essentials of what New World does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on combat and visuals: this one brings a casual, approachable feel and magic-based combat.

Genre puts it alongside New World, and so does a sandbox world, melee combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on crafting mechanics and a third-person camera. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is loot and gear systems, and a casual, approachable feel.

Same family as New World: open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and co-op play. The distance is in combat and setting — its own ground is magic-based combat and historical setting.

Genre puts it alongside New World, and so does open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and online features. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is a casual, approachable feel and tactical combat.

It shares the essentials of what New World does: open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and online features. They part company on visuals: this one brings an isometric view.

Genre puts it alongside New World, and so does 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 tactical combat and a space setting.

If New World worked for you because of deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, the same is here. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and melee combat. The distance is in visuals and genre — its own ground is action RPG combat and base building.