Which is better, Trove or Dual Universe?

On Steam reviews Trove scores higher (76.9% positive) than Dual Universe (50.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Trove is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.

Should I play Trove or Dual Universe first?

If you want chronology, Trove (2015) came out before Dual Universe (2022). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.

Are Trove and Dual Universe similar?

They overlap on Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.

Do both Trove and Dual Universe have co-op?

Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Trove ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Dual Universe ships Online Co-op, Co-op.

Yes — Trove is a free-to-play Steam title. Dual Universe is paid (Price unknown).

Trove vs Dual Universe

Trove and Dual Universe both land in Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam. Trove (2015) is 7 years older than Dual Universe (2022). Trove scores higher on Steam reviews (76.9% positive) than Dual Universe (50.9% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Which should you pick?

Choose Trove

Choose Trove if you want an Action, Adventure, and Free To Play game with Adjustable Text Size, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 76.9% positive across 42,276 reviews.

Choose Dual Universe

Choose Dual Universe if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Dual Universe launched in 2022.

Both Trove and Dual Universe sit in Massively Multiplayer and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, MMO, and Online PvP, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.

Trove vs Dual Universe — Steam metadata comparison
	Trove	Dual Universe
Released	2015	2022
Genres	Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play, Casual	Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG
Platforms	Windows	Windows
Steam Deck	Deck Playable	Deck Unsupported
Price	Free to play	Price unknown
Steam reviews	76.9% positive (42,276 reviews)	50.9% positive (326 reviews)
Multiplayer	Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op	Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
Developers	gamigo US Inc.	Novaquark

Side by side

Both share Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam.
Trove (2015) is 7 years older than Dual Universe (2022).
Trove scores higher on Steam reviews (76.9% positive) than Dual Universe (50.9% positive).
Trove is free; Dual Universe is paid (Price unknown).
Both support cooperative play.
Steam Deck: Trove is Deck Playable, Dual Universe is Deck Unsupported.