Special Case: EVE Online
| Steam Hub | EVE Online on Steam |
| User Reviews Total (recent) | 74% (70% in the last 30 days) |
| Genre | Sandbox MMORPG |
| Release on Steam | May 6, 2003 |
What is EVE Online? EVE Online is a sandbox MMO that places you in space. Here you do not follow a pre-defined story but create your own narrative. Whether you want to build a large trade empire, be a pirate, or dedicate yourself to protecting weaker players, it’s up to you how your path in the game looks.
In EVE Online, spaceships are very important, but you can also improve your character. There are also massive space battles that make headlines. Overall, the online game is highly praised for the immense freedoms players enjoy.
How many players does EVE Online have on Steam: In the past 30 days, EVE Online averaged 2,700 players who were online simultaneously. The peak was 6,700 players.
Why is EVE Online a special case? In April 2017, many reductions of the Free2Play trial of the online game were removed, which even led to subscribers questioning their subscriptions. The developers then stated: “The Free2Play version should not feel like a trial but like a full-fledged EVE experience.”
Nevertheless, EVE is still primarily viewed by many as a paid MMO. Therefore, we treat the game as a special case.
What the reviews say: The rating of EVE Online on Steam is “mostly positive”. There are some criticisms that it is very hard for newcomers to find their footing in the universe.
- SilentAudience writes on Steam: “I like the mix of Sci-Fi and sandbox, and you can even create your own character.”
- Jurisu says: “Stop playing the latest theme park MMO and secure a piece of the longest-lasting sandbox game there is.”
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