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Dungeons & Dragons Online®
Enter a world of danger and adventure with Dungeons & Dragons Online® based on the beloved RPG that started it all.
In short, Steam reviewers most often praise “Engaging D&D-inspired gameplay” (51 of 100 reviews) and “Excellent character customization options” (16); the most common complaint is “Aggressive monetization and content paywalls” (15). What reviewers agree on ↓
What players say
Steam review score and the most-helpful voices, which may include critical ones. Score via Steam as of 2026-10-22 · quoted reviews as of 2026-05-12.
What reviewers agree on
51 of the 100 reviews raise this.
“As many had said before this game is shocking fun, even for its age. I would say its probably worth a try just for the killer intro quest. But be warned, this game is not free. at bare a minimum investment, you can play…”
“This game's janky as ♥♥♥♥ I love it. I've been playing it for ages and I suck at it but it owns. Come play it and help it not die.”
“An experience based on classic D&D, with changes to account for an MMO style, while staying true to its roots. It's engrossing, and can be played completely for free, no suscription or initial payment needed”
16 of the 100 reviews raise this.
“If you want a MMO to play on your Steam Deck this might be the most unsung of the bunch. Runs really well, and after setting everything up it feels amazing. The game is also really designed well for short burst…”
“Free-to-play MMO that has maintained itself for over two decades. Simple, yet complex character skill system. Quests are dungeon based and can be run in a few minutes to much longer. Friendly community, and if you join…”
“Build customization like no other game with a bit of Dungeons and Dragons lore, both on and off the beaten path. Yes, it's an older game, but it's actively developed and fun.”
11 of the 100 reviews raise this.
“Free-to-play MMO that has maintained itself for over two decades. Simple, yet complex character skill system. Quests are dungeon based and can be run in a few minutes to much longer. Friendly community, and if you join…”
“20 years later, and it runs better than anything modern I've played. Granted my computer is really good. The graphics are a bit dated but honestly still hold up decent enough for the game. As far as I can tell the…”
“Build customization like no other game with a bit of Dungeons and Dragons lore, both on and off the beaten path. Yes, it's an older game, but it's actively developed and fun.”
7 of the 100 reviews raise this.
“I originally bought this around it's original release time in February of 2006, when it was made by Turbine. I can't say I've ever played another MMO with the same aesthetic or feel at anytime before or after. There's…”
“Although I do like this game, appreciate good UI decisions, enjoy the world and its story, it definitely has shown its age. Based on D&D 3rd Edition, it has a bunch of features and mechanics that anyone new to D&D might…”
“Has to be one of the best Dungeons & Dragons game currently available, certainly the best mmo version of the franchise in my opinion. still highly active even 20 years later... You can play it single player or with a…”
7 of the 100 reviews raise this.
“Starting out can be a bit challenging if the d&d mechanics aren't familiar, but there are great guides on YouTube, and the game has a fantastic Wiki that I always keep open on my second monitor.”
“Free-to-play MMO that has maintained itself for over two decades. Simple, yet complex character skill system. Quests are dungeon based and can be run in a few minutes to much longer. Friendly community, and if you join…”
“I have been playing DDO for more than 16 years and I'm still not tired of it. The ability to reinvent your character on a regular basis helps keep the boredom at bay. There are active improvements from the Dev's and the…”
15 of the 100 reviews raise this · 10 of them still recommend the game.
“As many had said before this game is shocking fun, even for its age. I would say its probably worth a try just for the killer intro quest. But be warned, this game is not free. at bare a minimum investment, you can play…”
“20 years later, and it runs better than anything modern I've played. Granted my computer is really good. The graphics are a bit dated but honestly still hold up decent enough for the game. As far as I can tell the…”
“I loved DnD and thought I would give this a go again. But once you complete the base quests all other areas and quests appear to be behind the VIP paywall and frankly the graphic which are dated the performance which is…”
12 of the 100 reviews raise this · 8 of them still recommend the game.
“All of my playtime was spent troubleshooting, either on my own or with the help of DDO Support. I didn't manage to get past launcher issues so have no playtime through Steam. I ended up installing direct from the DDO…”
“If you enjoy D&D and MMO, then this game is for you, which means it's not for me and I am begrudgingly playing it because I'm in desperate need for D&D-style games. The only major downside, in my view, is the very…”
“I loved DnD and thought I would give this a go again. But once you complete the base quests all other areas and quests appear to be behind the VIP paywall and frankly the graphic which are dated the performance which is…”
12 of the 100 reviews raise this · 3 of them still recommend the game.
“All of my playtime was spent troubleshooting, either on my own or with the help of DDO Support. I didn't manage to get past launcher issues so have no playtime through Steam. I ended up installing direct from the DDO…”
“Suddenly encountered error and could not successfully update. Tried re-installing and still the same. Cannot even go to login page. Never encountered any game that unable to process to login page. Was playing fine…”
“This game's janky as ♥♥♥♥ I love it. I've been playing it for ages and I suck at it but it owns. Come play it and help it not die.”
11 of the 100 reviews raise this · 1 of them still recommend the game.
“-run the game at 1080p -can't read the text because it's too small -run the game at 720p -can't read the text because it's too pixelated bravo vince”
“All of my playtime was spent troubleshooting, either on my own or with the help of DDO Support. I didn't manage to get past launcher issues so have no playtime through Steam. I ended up installing direct from the DDO…”
“There is no UI scaling... The game auto fills graphic settings to 4k and doesn't let me change it. The drop down menu does nothing when switching to 2k. To late in the game to not have basic settings under control. I…”
10 of the 100 reviews raise this · 1 of them still recommend the game.
“Although I do like this game, appreciate good UI decisions, enjoy the world and its story, it definitely has shown its age. Based on D&D 3rd Edition, it has a bunch of features and mechanics that anyone new to D&D might…”
“Dungeons & Jank Online, is unfortunately not a great mmorpg experience, the server lag is far too much to enjoy a game that is designed to be played as more of a ARPG, The character creation / class picking alongside…”
“its not terrible, but you have to be a very, VERY specific type of mmo player to enjoy this game. mabye 1 in 40 would play this.”
Counted across 100 English reviews, sampled to match this game's 71.3% positive rating · as of 2026-05-12
“DDO has been around for a very long time, and before I get into the nuts and bolts of this review, just let me say that it is one of my comfort MMORPG's... The graphics themselves have not necessarily aged well, but it's still is a fun game to play... The gameplay is a mix of…”
— a player, Steam review · 1,222 hrs played“DDO just celebrated its 20th anniversary. That feat in itself should speak to the long-term quality of this game. I have been playing since 2012 when the first major expansion, Menace of the Underdark, was released. Since then there have been nine expansions, plus dozens of…”
— a player, Steam review · 117 hrs played“I wish I could enjoy this game without a paywall around every corner.”
— a player, Steam review · 14 hrs playedPlayer activity
Monthly average concurrent players. Live data self-collected from the Steam API · history through 2026-06 via SteamCharts.
Price tracking
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Latest official news
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Update 82.0.1 Release Notes
Update 82.0.1 Release Notes Here are the release notes for Update 82.0.1, released on Friday, October 16th, 2026. News and Notes: Escher now allows all players to enter The Court of Strahd event quest
Update 81.4 Release Notes
Update 81.4 Release Notes Here are the release notes for Update 81.4, released on Wednesday, October 7th 2026. Of Special Note: The Night Revels has returned! The seasonally spooooky event called The
Update 81.3 Release Notes
Update 81.3 Release Notes Here are the release notes for Update 81.3, released on Wednesday, September 16th, 2026. News and Notes: A new raid, "Terror of the Demon Lords," is available as part of the
Update 81.2 Release Notes
Update 81.2 Release Notes Here are the release notes for Update 81.2, released on Wednesday, August 19th, 2026. News and Notes: A new quest, "Raiding the Raiders," is available as part of the "Terror
Update 81.1 Release Notes
Update 81.1 Release Notes Here are the release notes for Update 81.1, released on Wednesday, August 5th, 2026. News and Notes: Bug Fixes: Fixed several typos and text errors in Essence Crafting recipe
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Screenshots
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Facts & details
From the Steam store record, snapshot 2026-05-12.
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play |
| Player tags | Free to Play · RPG · MMORPG · Dungeons & Dragons · Massively Multiplayer · Fantasy · Adventure · Multiplayer · Action · Dragons · Open World · Magic (SteamSpy community voting) |
| Features | Multi-player · MMO · PvP · Co-op · In-App Purchases |
| Languages | English * , German, French * |
| Official site | https://signup.ddo.com/ddo.php?ftui=DDOSteam&abrs=1 |
Minimum system requirements (PC)
Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 (64bit recommended for high resolution) Processor: Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon II or better Memory: 2GB Hard Disk Space: 32GB for high resolution* Video Card: GeForce 7XXX / ATI Radeon HD 3000 series with 512MB or more of dedicated video memory DirectX®: 9.0c Internet Connection: Cable or DSL Connection