16 Action RPG games like Trove that you should try

It comes from the same genre as Trove and shares open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings ranged combat and historical setting.

It comes from the same genre as Trove and shares a sandbox world, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds multiplayer gameplay and crafting mechanics. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings strong narrative focus and a medieval setting.

On paper it is what Trove is — open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in combat and progression — its own ground is magic-based combat and historical setting.

With Trove it shares deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is visuals and progression: an isometric view.

It meets Trove on deep RPG systems, a casual, approachable feel and open world exploration. The common ground extends to crafting mechanics and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting and world: a sci-fi setting.

With Trove it shares deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is progression and world: a sci-fi setting and skill tree progression.

The thread back to Trove runs through deep RPG systems, a casual, approachable feel and melee combat. Both also lean on free-to-play access and fantasy world. The distance is in progression and visuals — its own ground is a sci-fi setting and skill tree progression.

Its point of contact with Trove is deep RPG systems, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on a third-person camera and free-to-play access. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is an anime aesthetic.

What carries over from Trove is deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to single-player focus and free-to-play access. Where the two diverge is tone and progression: dark, oppressive atmosphere and skill tree progression.

Its point of contact with Trove is deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds a third-person camera and fantasy world. They part company on tone and world: this one brings strong narrative focus and magic-based combat.

Its point of contact with Trove is deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is tone and combat: strong narrative focus and magic-based combat.

Its point of contact with Trove is deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to free-to-play access and fantasy world. Where the two diverge is tone and progression: strong narrative focus and tactical combat.

It meets Trove 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 tone and setting: strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting.

What carries over from Trove is deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to crafting mechanics and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is visuals and genre: survival mechanics and 3D presentation.

Its point of contact with Trove is deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on loot and gear systems, and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and genre — its own ground is skill tree progression and an isometric view.