Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like EVE Online (2026)
Every game below overlaps with EVE Online on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The games like EVE Online on a map
Compare the whole catalogueThe same 24 games, plotted rather than listed. The two axes below are the ones the ranking is built from, so a game sitting high and right is a game the formula placed near the top. Change either axis to see the field a different way. Where we hold a publisher wordmark, the game is drawn as its mark rather than a dot.
24 games have both
Axes are fitted to these 24 games rather than the full 0 to 100 scale, because a filtered list shares a narrow band and would otherwise sit in one corner. End values are marked. A point on the left edge is the lowest of thesegames, not a low score.
Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.
Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.
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How positions are decided
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The short version
- Closest match: VEGA Conflict, which both open world, science fiction, war and strategy.
- EVE Online is tagged Space, Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer, Open World, Multiplayer, RPG, Economy, Sci-fi by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 12 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value EVE Online
The five things Steam players tag EVE Online with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Space
- Free to Play
- Massively Multiplayer
- Open World
- Multiplayer
| Reception | on Steam (73% of 39,389) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | players report monetisation inside the game |
| Price | Free |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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VEGA Conflict
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, war and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Free to Play, Space and Massively Multiplayer.
Stake your claim, command your fleets, and wage epic war in space.
VEGA Conflict at a glance Released 2015 Studio KIXEYE Player sentiment 59% positive of 5,029 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.4/10 · Steam: (59% of 5,029)
Matches EVE Online on: 5 of 5 — Space, Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, 2D, Space, Massively Multiplayer, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with EVE Online:Free to PlaySpaceMassively MultiplayerStrategySandboxPvEPvPSci-fi
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Star Trek Online
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Free to Play, Sci-fi and Massively Multiplayer.
In Star Trek Online, the Star Trek universe appears for the first time on a truly massive scale. Players take the captain's chair as they command their own starship and crew. Explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and new civilizations, and boldly go where no one has gone before.
Star Trek Online at a glance Released 2012 Studio Cryptic Studios Player sentiment 79% positive of 21,274 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (79% of 21,274)
Matches EVE Online on: 5 of 5 — Space, Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, Sci-fi, Massively Multiplayer, Space, MMORPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs EVE Online: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with EVE Online:Free to PlaySci-fiMassively MultiplayerSpaceMMORPGRPGCharacter CustomizationPvE
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PlanetSide 2
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, war and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer and Sci-fi.
PlanetSide 2 is an all-out planetary war, where thousands of players battle as one across enormous continents. Utilize infantry, ground and air vehicles, and teamwork to destroy your enemies in this revolutionary first-person shooter on a massive scale.
PlanetSide 2 at a glance Released 2012 Studio Rogue Planet Games Player sentiment 80% positive of 74,813 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (80% of 74,813)
Matches EVE Online on: 5 of 5 — Space, Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, FPS, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs EVE Online: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with EVE Online:Free to PlayMassively MultiplayerSci-fiWarPvPStrategySpaceRPG
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Endless Sky
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Space, Free to Play and Sci-fi.
Endless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the classic Escape Velocity series. Work your way up from a relatively wimpy shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter, to a highly upgraded and customized flagship or to a massive fleet of warships or freighters.
Endless Sky at a glance Released 2015 Studio Michael Zahniser Player sentiment 92% positive of 7,092 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (92% of 7,092)
Matches EVE Online on: 3 of 5 — Space, Free to Play, Open World
Why players like it: Space, Free to Play, Open World, Singleplayer, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs EVE Online: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with EVE Online:SpaceFree to PlaySci-fiRPGExplorationSandboxEconomyStrategy
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Galactic Civilizations III
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, war and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Sci-fi, Sandbox and PvE.
Build a civilization that will stand the test of time in the largest space-based strategy game ever! Choose from dozens of unique races and make a name for yourself across the galaxy through diplomacy, espionage, technological advances, and more.
Galactic Civilizations III at a glance Released 2015 Studio Stardock Entertainment Player sentiment 77% positive of 10,391 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (77% of 10,391)
Matches EVE Online on: 2 of 5 — Space, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Aliens, Sci-fi, 4X, Turn-Based Strategy, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs EVE Online: $29.99 — $29.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with EVE Online:Sci-fiSandboxPvEStrategyPvPSpaceLore-RichWar
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Albion Online
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer.
Albion Online is a fantasy sandbox MMORPG featuring a player-driven economy, classless combat system, and intense PvP battles. Explore a vast open world full of danger and opportunity. Grow your wealth, forge alliances, and leave your mark on the world of Albion.
Albion Online at a glance Released 2018 Studio Sandbox Interactive GmbH Player sentiment 78% positive of 93,490 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (78% of 93,490)
Matches EVE Online on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, MMORPG, Open World, Massively Multiplayer, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs EVE Online: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with EVE Online:Free to PlayMMORPGMassively MultiplayerSandboxRPGPvPPvEEconomy
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Elite Dangerous
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Space, Exploration and Sci-fi.
Take control of your own starship and blaze your trail in an ever-changing galaxy. Master the arts of combat, mining and trade or venture out into the unknown across a 1:1 scale universe.
Elite Dangerous at a glance Released 2014 Studio Frontier Developments Player sentiment 77% positive of 107,348 Price $5.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (77% of 107,348)
Matches EVE Online on: 4 of 5 — Space, Massively Multiplayer, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Space Sim, Space, Open World, Exploration, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs EVE Online: $5.99 — $5.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, will not launch or install, servers and connection (details)
Shared with EVE Online:SpaceExplorationSci-fiMassively MultiplayerSandboxRPGStrategy
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Knight Online
Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer.
The Great Battle between Karus and El Morad has arrived to Steam! Pledge allegiance to one of the Nations and put your skills to the test in one of the best PvP system in the MMORPG universe!
Knight Online at a glance Released 2016 Studio Noah System Player sentiment 51% positive of 11,259 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.0/10 · Steam: (51% of 11,259)
Matches EVE Online on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, MMORPG, Massively Multiplayer, Action, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs EVE Online: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with EVE Online:Free to PlayMMORPGMassively MultiplayerPvPRPGWarStrategyCharacter Customization
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SPORE Galactic Adventures
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Space, Exploration and Sandbox.
Take Your Creature From Zero To Galactic HeroGet out of your starship and turn your Spore creatures into legendary Space Captains. For the first time, beam down with your allies to take on action-packed, planetside adventures. Complete quests, collect rewards, and even create your own missions.
SPORE Galactic Adventures at a glance Released 2009 Studio EA - Maxis Player sentiment 89% positive of 7,761 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (89% of 7,761)
Matches EVE Online on: 3 of 5 — Space, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Simulation, Action, Space, Adventure, Exploration — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs EVE Online: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with EVE Online:SpaceExplorationSandboxStrategySci-fiRPGCharacter Customization
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ENDLESS Space 2
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, war and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Space and Sci-fi.
ENDLESS Space™ 2 is a Strategic Space Opera, featuring the compelling “just one more turn” gameplay, set in the mysterious ENDLESS Universe™. As the leader of your civilization, will you impose your vision and build the greatest stellar empire?
ENDLESS Space 2 at a glance Released 2017 Studio AMPLITUDE Studios Player sentiment 83% positive of 23,056 Price $7.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (83% of 23,056)
Matches EVE Online on: 3 of 5 — Space, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, Space, Sci-fi, 4X, Turn-Based Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs EVE Online: $7.99 — $7.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with EVE Online:StrategySpaceSci-fiWarSandboxRPG
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Black Desert
Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including MMORPG, Massively Multiplayer and Character Customization.
Played by over 20 million Adventurers - Black Desert Online is an open-world, action MMORPG. Experience intense, action-packed combat, battle massive world bosses, fight alongside friends to siege and conquer castles, and train in professions such as fishing, trading, crafting, cooking, and more!
Black Desert at a glance Released 2014 Studio Pearl Abyss Player sentiment 74% positive of 94,179 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (74% of 94,179)
Matches EVE Online on: 3 of 5 — Massively Multiplayer, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: MMORPG, Massively Multiplayer, Open World, Character Customization, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs EVE Online: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with EVE Online:MMORPGMassively MultiplayerCharacter CustomizationRPGStrategyPvPWar
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Empyrion - Galactic Survival
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Space, Exploration and Sandbox.
Build and explore in a true space sandbox survival adventure. Construct mighty capital vessels, sprawling planetary settlements, and vast space stations in your galactic journey to discover the mysteries of Empyrion!
Empyrion - Galactic Survival at a glance Released 2020 Studio Eleon Game Studios Player sentiment 78% positive of 34,399 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (78% of 34,399)
Matches EVE Online on: 3 of 5 — Space, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Simulation, Co-op, Open World Survival Craft, Space, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs EVE Online: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with EVE Online:SpaceExplorationSandboxSci-fiPvEPvPStrategy
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Blood of Steel
Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Free to Play and Strategy.
"Blood of Steel" is a fair competitive multiplayer online game. You will ride into a battlefield where thousands clash, employing unique four-directional slashing maneuvers and strategic formations to defeat your opponents, experiencing the charm of warfare in the age of cold weapons!
Blood of Steel at a glance Released 2020 Studio YC Games Player sentiment 75% positive of 6,901 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: (75% of 6,901)
Matches EVE Online on: 3 of 5 — Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Hack and Slash, RPG, Medieval, Free to Play, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs EVE Online: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with EVE Online:RPGFree to PlayStrategyWarPvPSandboxMassively Multiplayer
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Foxhole
Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Massively Multiplayer, Sandbox and War.
Foxhole is a massively multiplayer game where thousands of players shape the outcome of a persistent online war. Every individual soldier is a player that contributes to the war effort through logistics, base building, reconnaissance, combat, and more.
Foxhole at a glance Released 2022 Studio Siege Camp Player sentiment 79% positive of 52,962 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (79% of 52,962)
Matches EVE Online on: 3 of 5 — Massively Multiplayer, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Massively Multiplayer, Wargame, Military, Base-Building, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs EVE Online: $29.99 — $29.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with EVE Online:Massively MultiplayerSandboxWarPvPStrategyRPG
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Dreadnought
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Space, Free to Play and Massively Multiplayer.
Command and customize your own capital ships. Take down opponents in thundering, team-based combat. Dreadnought is a free-to-play shooter that puts you at the center of spaceship battles on a colossal scale.
Dreadnought at a glance Released 2018 Studio Six Foot Player sentiment 68% positive of 6,628 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.0/10 · Steam: (68% of 6,628)
Matches EVE Online on: 5 of 5 — Space, Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Space, Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer, Sci-fi, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with EVE Online:SpaceFree to PlayMassively MultiplayerSci-fiPvPSpaceshipsStrategy
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Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, war and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Space, Strategy and Sandbox.
Command a space-faring empire in Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion, the new stand-alone expansion that combines 4X depth with real-time strategy gameplay.
Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion at a glance Released 2012 Studio Ironclad Games Corporation Player sentiment 93% positive of 16,339 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (93% of 16,339)
Matches EVE Online on: 2 of 5 — Space, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Management, Diplomacy, Online Co-Op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs EVE Online: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with EVE Online:SpaceStrategySandboxSci-fiExploration
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RuneScape
Why it matched: both open world; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, MMORPG and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2001).
RuneScape is a high fantasy open world MMORPG. Explore an ever changing and evolving living world where new challenges, skills, and quests await. Featuring unprecedented player freedom, you choose how to play, adventure, and grow.
RuneScape at a glance Released 2001 Studio Jagex Player sentiment 82% positive of 27,176 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (82% of 27,176)
Matches EVE Online on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, MMORPG, Open World, Massively Multiplayer, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs EVE Online: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report monetisation inside the game (details)
Shared with EVE Online:Free to PlayMMORPGMassively MultiplayerRPGCharacter CustomizationPvELore-RichPvP
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Star Wars: The Old Republic
Why it matched: both open world and science fiction; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, MMORPG and Character Customization.
STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ is a free-to-play MMORPG that puts you at the center of your own story-driven saga. Play as a Jedi, Sith, Bounty Hunter, or one of many other iconic STAR WARS roles in the galaxy far, far away over three thousand years before the classic films.
Star Wars: The Old Republic at a glance Released 2011 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 90% positive of 75,206 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (90% of 75,206)
Matches EVE Online on: 5 of 5 — Space, Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, Multiplayer, MMORPG, Character Customization, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs EVE Online: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report monetisation inside the game, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with EVE Online:Free to PlayMMORPGCharacter CustomizationRPGMassively MultiplayerSci-fiSpacePvP
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Crusader Kings III
Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, RPG and Character Customization.
Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.
Crusader Kings III at a glance Released 2020 Studio Development Studio Player sentiment 90% positive of 143,235 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (90% of 143,235)
Matches EVE Online on: 1 of 5 — Multiplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, Medieval, Grand Strategy, Simulation, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs EVE Online: $49.99 — $49.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with EVE Online:StrategyRPGCharacter CustomizationSandboxWarEconomy
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Destiny 2
Why it matched: both open world and science fiction; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, MMORPG and PvE.
Explore the mysteries of Sol and experience exhilirating first-person shooter combat in Destiny 2. Unlock powerful abilities and collect unique gear across story missions, co-op, and PvP modes.
Destiny 2 at a glance Released 2017 Studio Bungie Player sentiment 79% positive of 661,549 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (79% of 661,549)
Matches EVE Online on: 5 of 5 — Space, Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, Open World, Multiplayer, Looter Shooter, MMORPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs EVE Online: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with EVE Online:Free to PlayMMORPGPvEPvPMassively MultiplayerSci-fiLore-RichSpace
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Legends of IdleOn - Idle MMO
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, MMORPG and RPG.
The incremental idle MMO where your heroes keep fighting while you're gone! Spend their loot on upgrades, unlock classes from Elemental-Wizard to Cannon-Pirate, and level 20 unique skills like Farming, Sailing, and Construction!
Legends of IdleOn - Idle MMO at a glance Released 2025 Studio Lavaflame2 Player sentiment 77% positive of 29,660 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (77% of 29,660)
Matches EVE Online on: 3 of 5 — Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Idler, Pixel Graphics, Free to Play, MMORPG, Management — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs EVE Online: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with EVE Online:Free to PlayMMORPGRPGSandboxMassively MultiplayerCharacter CustomizationPvE
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Gear Up
Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, PvP and War.
Feel the adrenaline as you control your unique tank in multiplayer arcade action! Build your ultimate war machine from over a million different combinations. Now, will you go for the rumbling caterpillar tracks or the crawling spider legs?
Gear Up at a glance Released 2015 Studio Doctor Entertainment AB Player sentiment 75% positive of 8,339 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: (75% of 8,339)
Matches EVE Online on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, Multiplayer, Robots, Action, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs EVE Online: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with EVE Online:Free to PlayPvPWarSandboxMassively MultiplayerStrategy
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WildStar
Why it matched: both open world and science fiction; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer and MMORPG.
Critically acclaimed and now Free to Play, WildStar is a fantastical sci-fi MMO where you can join your friends or undertake your own epic adventures on the fabled planet Nexus!
WildStar at a glance Released 2016 Studio Carbine Studios Player sentiment 75% positive of 5,124 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (75% of 5,124)
Matches EVE Online on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer, MMORPG, Open World, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with EVE Online:Free to PlayMassively MultiplayerMMORPGRPGSci-fiPvPPvECharacter Customization
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Champions Online
Why it matched: both open world and science fiction; shares 8 player tags including MMORPG, Character Customization and Free to Play.
Grab your cape and defend Millennium City in this comic book-style action MMORPG! Design your hero and costume from thousands of costume pieces, face super-villains like Dr. Destroyer, and create your own unique nemesis.
Champions Online at a glance Released 2011 Studio Cryptic Studios Player sentiment 71% positive of 4,378 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: (71% of 4,378)
Matches EVE Online on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: MMORPG, Superhero, Character Customization, Free to Play, Action RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs EVE Online: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with EVE Online:MMORPGCharacter CustomizationFree to PlayMassively MultiplayerPvPPvERPGSci-fi
Common questions
What game is most like EVE Online?
VEGA Conflict, on the evidence we have. It both open world, science fiction, war and strategy. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to EVE Online" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with EVE Online. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.