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December 15, 2010

EVE Online

Strategy MMORPG Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA)

Summary

Designed for players who prefer to build lasting systems over fleeting thrills, EVE Online is a Strategy-inflected MMORPG and space simulation by CCP, first released on December 15, 2010. It lets corporations design supply chains, craft doctrines, and construct empires across a single-shard galaxy. Market tools, industry blueprints, and territorial warfare create a sandbox where leaders architect logistics, alliances, and long-term projects at scale. Fleet combat mixes action with tactical roles, while RPG progression enables specialized fits and engineering choices. On Windows and Mac, its ecosystem rewards methodical planning, measured risk, and calm decision-making—traits that turn spreadsheets into starbases. For readers comparing space simulation games like Elite Dangerous, EVE emphasizes persistent player-built infrastructure, economic sovereignty, and strategic meta, a combination often highlighted in strategy games, MMORPG games, and simulation games reviews.

Developers

CCP

Publishers

Crucial Entertainment
Atari Europe
Simon & Schuster Interactive
THQ
CCP

Genres

Strategy
MMORPG
Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA)
Action
RPG
Simulation

Platforms

Browser
Linux
Windows
Pc
Mac
Macintosh
Macos
Pc Microsoft Windows

Release Date

December 15, 2010

Metacritic Score

88

Media

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