11 Sandbox 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.

Same family as Trove: a casual, approachable feel, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and online features. Where the two diverge is visuals and combat: tactical combat and an anime aesthetic.

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.

Shelved next to Trove for good reason: open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is visuals and combat: magic-based combat and skill tree progression.

The genre is the same as Trove’s, and with it open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds crafting mechanics and a third-person camera. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings strong narrative focus and skill tree progression.

Same family as Trove: a casual, approachable feel, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in combat and progression — its own ground is magic-based combat and skill tree progression.

On paper it is what Trove is — open world exploration, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. The distance is in tone and progression — its own ground is strong narrative focus and skill tree progression.

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 open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and co-op play. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is an isometric view.

Shelved next to Trove for good reason: open world exploration, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to crafting mechanics and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: tactical combat and a space setting.