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Best MMORPG Games

Top 50 of 202 qualifying games — tagged MMORPG (community voting), 1,000+ reviews · ranked by Wilson lower bound on Steam review score · review data as of 2026-10-22. Under each game: what its Steam reviewers most often mention (+ praise, − complaint), with how many of about 100 most-helpful reviews raise it — from the review consensus on each game's page.

1 Shakes and Fidget (2016) Free to Play · RPG · Massively Multiplayer · Free + fun, relaxing idle gameplay 18+ steady, rewarding long-term progression 5− pay-to-win mushroom gating 8 92.0%36,843 reviews 2 DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 (2016) Anime · Fighting · Character Customization · $19.99 + Character creation and countless mods 71+ Extensive mod support 12− Windows compatibility and lobby failures 13 89.9%59,746 reviews 3 STAR WARS: The Old Republic (2020) Free to Play · Multiplayer · MMORPG · Free + class-specific voiced narratives 59+ enjoyable MMO combat and systems 40− restrictive subscriptions and paid unlocks 9 89.6%75,528 reviews 4 Path of Exile (2013) Free to Play · Dark Fantasy · Action RPG · Free + deep, flexible character-build systems 64+ abundant campaign and endgame content 19− steep, poorly explained learning curve 37 89.1%250,110 reviews 5 Monster Hunter: World (2018) Co-op · Multiplayer · Action · $29.99 + rewarding varied monster combat 75+ beautiful detailed monsters and environments 18− excessive grind and poor drop rates 14 88.8%517,941 reviews 6 Guild Wars 2 (2022) MMORPG · Adventure · RPG · Free + fluid combat and rewarding exploration 36+ time-respecting horizontal progression 21− pricey expansions and paywalled features 12 88.2%29,799 reviews 7 BLEACH Brave Souls (2020) Free to Play · Anime · RPG · Free + fun and addictive action gameplay 49+ spectacular animations and character designs 6− excessive grinding and power creep 7 87.7%12,816 reviews 8 Fishing Planet (2017) Fishing · Free to Play · Multiplayer · Free + realistic relaxing fishing mechanics 81+ realistic graphics and environments 11− slow leveling and excessive grind 28 86.8%77,650 reviews 9 FINAL FANTASY XIV Online (2014) MMORPG · RPG · Massively Multiplayer · $19.99 + flexible classes and engaging activities 41+ captivating story and emotional payoff 38− slow, gated early-game progression 13 86.5%86,009 reviews 10 Where Winds Meet (2025) Open World · Free to Play · Multiplayer · Free + deep martial-arts combat 44+ beautiful open-world environments 42− convoluted menu maze 18 86.4%115,932 reviews 11 Guild Wars® Reforged (2025) Adventure · MMORPG · Fantasy · $19.99 + deep strategic buildcrafting 26+ continued long-term updates 13− sparse or toxic multiplayer 7 87.2%3,508 reviews 12 Palia (2024) Free to Play · Multiplayer · Life Sim · Free + Relaxing varied activities 12+ Charming characters and growing stories 11− Core gameplay behind paywalls 79 86.0%44,832 reviews 13 MMORPG Tycoon 2 (2020) Simulation · Management · Strategy · $24.99 + Creative, deep MMO sandbox systems 39+ Active updates and responsive developer 14− Slow, tiny, prolonged early-access updates 8 86.4%3,153 reviews 14 Fear Surrounds (2021) Multiplayer · Horror · Online Co-Op · Free + Engaging social deduction mechanics 5− Missing or unclear English translation 13 85.7%10,856 reviews 15 FUSER (2020) Music · Casual · Rhythm · Free + Creative mashup mixing 26+ Custom songs and modding 9− Delisted and abandoned 24 85.4%1,449 reviews 16 Spiral Knights (2011) Free to Play · Massively Multiplayer · RPG · Free + fun, satisfying dungeon-crawling combat 49+ recent updates and meaningful improvements 12− excessive gear and orb grinding 12 83.8%24,256 reviews 17 NARUTO TO BORUTO: SHINOBI STRIKER (2023) Anime · Multiplayer · Character Customization · $19.99 + fun combat and flexible customization 69+ fun team-based PvP and co-op 12− missing crossplay and unreliable matchmaking 17 83.6%56,661 reviews 18 Red Dead Online (2020) Open World · Multiplayer · Western · $19.99 + fun cowboy mechanics and activities 72+ fun online play with friends 10− rampant hackers and toxic players 25 83.0%69,480 reviews 19 Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links (2017) Free to Play · Card Game · Anime · Free + fast, fun streamlined duels 64− pay-to-win packs and costly cards 14 82.8%45,012 reviews 20 Realm of the Mad God Exalt (2012) Pixel Graphics · MMORPG · Free to Play · Free + addictive bullet-hell dungeon gameplay 35+ rewarding hardcore challenge 9− steep, poorly explained learning curve 9 82.8%47,783 reviews 21 Old School RuneScape (2021) MMORPG · Free to Play · Nostalgia · Free + Nostalgic, addictive, uniquely fun 65+ Free content, earnable membership 6− Membership prices constantly rising 14 82.8%20,858 reviews 22 My Lands: Black Gem Hunting (2014) Strategy · Free to Play · RTS · Free + Engaging strategy and planning 13− Long timers and grinding 22 83.3%3,312 reviews 23 RuneScape (2020) Free to Play · MMORPG · Open World · Free + freedom and varied activities 34+ enduring return appeal 13− steep membership price increases 14 81.9%27,301 reviews 24 Wizard101 (2018) Colorful · MMORPG · PvP · Free + strategic turn-based card mechanics 23+ staying engaged for extended playtime 12− expensive paywall and pay-to-progress 19 82.1%9,640 reviews 25 Born Again (2023) Action · MMORPG · RPG · Free 83.4%1,186 reviews 26 Piratopia (2021) Early Access · Action-Adventure · Pirates · Free 83.3%1,049 reviews 27 Temtem (2022) Co-op · Multiplayer · Creature Collector · $44.99 + strategic double-battle creature collecting 54+ cute creatures and vibrant visuals 14− grindy, frustrating core design choices 10 81.3%39,322 reviews 28 The Lord of the Rings Online (2012) Free to Play · MMORPG · Massively Multiplayer · Free + faithful Tolkien lore and narrative 24+ relaxing classic combat and crafting 18− aggressive cash shop paywalls 9 81.4%23,363 reviews 29 Xanadu Land (2025) Massively Multiplayer · Co-op Campaign · Bullet Hell · Free + deep builds and satisfying combat 18+ colorful pixel-art visuals 8− small player base 15 83.2%1,032 reviews 30 AdventureQuest 3D (2022) MMORPG · Exploration · Hack and Slash · Free + fun and engaging core loop 37+ humor and silly writing 16− excessive grinding and limited new classes 12 81.6%9,760 reviews 31 The Elder Scrolls Online (2017) RPG · MMORPG · Open World · $19.99 + varied enjoyable solo and group gameplay 59+ huge world and endless quests 22− paywalls, subscriptions, and overpriced extras 22 80.9%161,973 reviews 32 DC Universe Online (2011) Free to Play · Superhero · MMORPG · Free + fast-paced superhero combat 38+ raids dungeons and co-op 16− pay-to-win microtransactions 11 80.6%22,078 reviews 33 Trove (2015) Free to Play · Open World · Sandbox · Free + fun open-world sandbox gameplay 76+ addictive reasons to return 7− excessive time-consuming grind 18 79.8%92,777 reviews 34 Bit Heroes Quest (2017) Free to Play · Pixel Graphics · RPG · Free + Varied active gameplay systems 16+ Retro pixel visuals 6− Pay-to-win monetization 16 80.4%3,324 reviews 35 Equinox: Homecoming (2026) Cozy · Horses · Mystery · $14.99 + intriguing dark murder mystery 47+ enjoyable riding and exploration 41− repetitive fetch quests 16 80.8%1,413 reviews 36 Star Trek Online (2012) Free to Play · Sci-fi · Massively Multiplayer · Free + engaging space ship battles 26+ immersive Star Trek storylines 17− expensive ships and paywalls 20 79.1%21,424 reviews 37 Destiny 2 (2019) Free to Play · Open World · Multiplayer · Free + exceptional gunplay, abilities, and raids 31+ excellent raids and co-op camaraderie 10− vaulted content and recurring droughts 19 78.6%662,657 reviews 38 SMITE (2015) Free to Play · MOBA · Multiplayer · Free + Fun, distinctive third-person MOBA combat 64− Toxic, dwindling playerbase 19 78.7%119,885 reviews 39 Windward (2015) Pirates · Naval Combat · Naval · $9.99 + Relaxing naval combat and trading 25+ Beautiful water and colorful landscapes 10− Repetitive, shallow combat loops 15 79.5%3,636 reviews 40 Albion Online (2018) Free to Play · MMORPG · Open World · Free + deep sandbox economy and PvP 58+ rewarding play with friends and guilds 7− shallow, repetitive, forced full-loot PvP 17 78.4%94,038 reviews 41 Eldevin (2014) Free to Play · RPG · Massively Multiplayer · Free + Flexible combat and crafting 17+ Large world and abundant content 8− Outdated graphics and animations 19 79.6%1,798 reviews 42 TERA - Action MMORPG (2017) MMORPG · Massively Multiplayer · Free to Play · Free 78.6%7,710 reviews 43 Dragons and Titans (2014) Free to Play · Dragons · MOBA · Free 79.0%3,454 reviews 44 EverQuest II (2011) Free to Play · RPG · Massively Multiplayer · Free + broad classes and content 51+ abundant content and activities 9− aggressive marketplace monetization 8 79.0%2,961 reviews 45 Aura Kingdom (2014) Anime · Free to Play · MMORPG · Free + Combat, quests, and class variety 8+ Anime visuals and colorful aesthetics 7− Shutdowns and abandoned Steam service 17 77.9%8,479 reviews 46 Neverwinter (2013) Free to Play · MMORPG · RPG · Free + fun action combat and questing 34+ generous free-to-play content 13− exhausting grind and unrewarding leveling 18 77.4%39,721 reviews 47 RPG MO (2015) Free to Play · RPG · MMORPG · Free + friendly, active, welcoming community 20+ deep crafting, combat, and sandbox systems 19− slow, extreme grinding 12 78.4%2,971 reviews 48 Animal Jam (2025) Free to Play · Massively Multiplayer · Family Friendly · Free + Nostalgic fun with varied activities 22+ Charming art and animal designs 5− Pay-to-win with heavy grinds 10 78.0%3,603 reviews 49 Legends of IdleOn - Idle MMO (2025) Idler · Pixel Graphics · Free to Play · Free + fun addictive idle systems 47+ satisfying offline power growth 13− aggressive pay-to-win bundles 26 77.1%29,908 reviews 50 Summoners War: Chronicles (2022) Free to Play · RPG · MMORPG · Free 77.2%11,849 reviews