Trove

If you're into MMOs that mix a wild sense of humor with open world exploration, you’ve probably heard of Trove of Telara. Developed by Trion Worlds a studio based out of sunny Santa Monica, California this game has made its way onto pretty much every major platform. It started on Windows and macOS, expanded to PlayStation and Xbox, and yes, you can even dive into its chaotic world on the Nintendo Switch. It’s quirky, it’s colorful, and it stands out in a sea of serious fantasy MMOs.

The whole vibe of Trove is inspired by the comic strip Hells Kitchen, but with a ridiculous twist. Picture this: you’re in a restaurant named The Larder, but instead of serving up gourmet dishes, the waitstaff are competing to mow down zombies as fast as possible. The art style is bold and cartoony, with bright greens during combat and warm browns for gear and decor, giving everything that weirdly cozy, diner meets dungeon feel.

Once you’re hooked, the endgame opens up in the Plane of Telara, where the once glorious Golden City lies in ruins. Your mission? Climb your way up through the higher tiers of this shattered realm, known as the Planes. You’ll take on daily quests, slay hordes of monsters, and grind for XP to unlock better gear and abilities. It’s not just mindless hacking and slashing though there’s plenty of that. Trove keeps you engaged with progression that actually makes you feel like you’re building something, not just repeating the same tasks. Reaching the top rank is a serious grind, but if you love daily challenges and a game that doesn’t take itself too seriously, Trove of Telara might just become your next obsession.