Best Massively Multiplayer Games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated massively multiplayer games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free massively multiplayer games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Champions Online
Grab your cape and defend Millennium City in this comic book-style action MMORPG! Design your hero and costume from thousands of costume pieces, face super-villains like Dr. Destroyer, and create your own unique nemesis.
Global Agenda: Free Agent
2155. From the ashes of the devastating Third Great War rose the Commonwealth, an oppressive world government determined to control the entire planet. The few remaining independent factions retaliate the only way they can, with elite teams of special operatives trained in advanced warfare tactics and equipped with high-tech weaponry.
Spiral Knights
Join the ranks of the Spiral Knights. Stranded on an alien world, you must explore the ever-changing Clockworks beneath its surface.
RIFT
Dive into a world of epic adventure! Create your perfect hero thanks to a uniquely customizable class system. Collect, craft, and customize your gear. Go it alone or group up to challenge dungeons, raids, dynamic open-world content, and your fellow players.
EVE Online
EVE Online is a free-to-play community driven space MMO where players can choose their own path from countless different options. Experience space exploration, immense PvP and PvE battles, mining, industry and a thriving player economy in an ever-expanding sandbox.
Call of Duty®: Black Ops
The biggest first-person action series of all time and the follow-up to critically acclaimed Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare 2 returns with Call of Duty®: Black Ops.
Day of Defeat: Source
Valve's WWII Multiplayer Classic - Now available for Mac.
Moonbase Alpha
NASA has once again landed on the lunar surface with the goal of colonization, research, and further exploration. Shortly after the return to the Moon, NASA has established a small outpost on the south pole of the moon called Moonbase Alpha.
Pirates, Vikings, and Knights II
Pirates, Vikings, and Knights II pits three teams against each other in a struggle for wealth, power and total domination. Whether using the Gunpowder Keg to clear out a territory full of enemies, or the Javelin to pin your dead foes to a wall, you'll find this game both hilarious and exhilarating.
TrackMania Nations Forever
A free game in the truest sense of the word, TrackMania Nations Forever lets you drive at mind-blowing speeds on fun and spectacular tracks in solo and multiplayer modes.TrackMania Nations Forever offers a new "Forever" version of the Stadium environment, a solid solo mode and 65 brand new, progressively challenging tracks.Most played massively multiplayer games on Steam
Take a look at the top massively multiplayer games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of May 13th 2025.
1. FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
Join over 30 million adventurers worldwide and take part in an epic and ever-changing FINAL FANTASY. Experience an unforgettable story, exhilarating battles, and a myriad of captivating environments to explore. FINAL FANTASY XIV Online is a mmorpg, rpg and massively multiplayer game developed and published by Square Enix. Released on February 18th 2014 has received 79,759 reviews of which 70,073 were positive and 9,686 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played massively multiplayer game, thanks to its 19,171 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.7
70,073
9,686
19,171
players
2. Black Desert
Played by over 20 million Adventurers - Black Desert Online is an open-world, action MMORPG. Experience intense, action-packed combat, battle massive world bosses, fight alongside friends to siege and conquer castles, and train in professions such as fishing, trading, crafting, cooking, and more! Black Desert is a mmorpg, massively multiplayer and open world game developed and published by Pearl Abyss. Released on May 24th 2017 has received 86,629 reviews of which 64,225 were positive and 22,404 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. While seeing 14,769 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among massively multiplayer games based on player count.
7.3
64,225
22,404
14,769
players
3. Albion Online
Albion Online is a fantasy sandbox MMORPG featuring a player-driven economy, classless combat system, and intense PvP battles. Explore a vast open world full of danger and opportunity. Grow your wealth, forge alliances, and leave your mark on the world of Albion. Albion Online is a free to play, mmorpg and open world game developed and published by Sandbox Interactive GmbH. Released on May 16th 2018 has received 82,243 reviews of which 64,959 were positive and 17,284 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. While seeing 8,332 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among massively multiplayer games based on player count.
7.8
64,959
17,284
8,332
players
4. New World: Aeternum
Experience a thrilling action RPG set on the supernatural island of Aeternum. Forge your destiny on an adventure filled with danger and opportunity. New World: Aeternum is a open world, massively multiplayer and mmorpg game developed and published by Amazon Games. Released on September 28th 2021 has received 286,629 reviews of which 196,659 were positive and 89,970 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. With 5,422 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played massively multiplayer games.
6.8
196,659
89,970
5,422
players
5. EVE Online
EVE Online is a free-to-play community driven space MMO where players can choose their own path from countless different options. Experience space exploration, immense PvP and PvE battles, mining, industry and a thriving player economy in an ever-expanding sandbox. EVE Online is a space, free to play and massively multiplayer game developed and published by CCP. Released on December 15th 2010 has received 36,187 reviews of which 26,677 were positive and 9,510 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 3,492 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played massively multiplayer games.
7.3
26,677
9,510
3,492
players
6. Foxhole
Foxhole is a massively multiplayer game where thousands of players shape the outcome of a persistent online war. Every individual soldier is a player that contributes to the war effort through logistics, base building, reconnaissance, combat, and more. Foxhole is a massively multiplayer, wargame and military game developed and published by Siege Camp. Released on September 28th 2022 has received 43,528 reviews of which 36,392 were positive and 7,136 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 2,878 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played massively multiplayer games.
8.2
36,392
7,136
2,878
players
7. RuneScape ®
RuneScape is a high fantasy open world MMORPG. Explore an ever changing and evolving living world where new challenges, skills, and quests await. Featuring unprecedented player freedom, you choose how to play, adventure, and grow. RuneScape ® is a free to play, mmorpg and open world game developed and published by Jagex Ltd. Released on October 14th 2020 has received 25,219 reviews of which 20,843 were positive and 4,376 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 2,647 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played massively multiplayer games.
8.1
20,843
4,376
2,647
players
8. Chivalry 2
Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer first person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles. Players are thrust into the action of every iconic moment of the era - from clashing swords, to storms of flaming arrows, to sprawling castle sieges and more. Chivalry 2 is a swordplay, medieval and massively multiplayer game developed by Torn Banner Studios and published by Tripwire Presents. Released on June 12th 2022 has received 46,414 reviews of which 37,233 were positive and 9,181 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 1,962 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played massively multiplayer games.
7.9
37,233
9,181
1,962
players
9. Conqueror's Blade
Conqueror's Blade gives you a chance to be a true warlord. Commanding medieval troops in epic 15 vs. 15 siege battles, conquering cities with allies in the open world or fighting against players from all over the world – it's you who make the choice. Conqueror's Blade is a swordplay, pvp and free to play game developed by Booming Tech and published by Poros Interactive. Released on April 05th 2020 has received 33,950 reviews of which 23,203 were positive and 10,747 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. With 1,403 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played massively multiplayer games.
6.8
23,203
10,747
1,403
players
10. Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen is a deeply social high fantasy MMORPG that challenges its players and rewards effort. Join the denizens of Terminus to uncover the mysteries of a world divided by Celestial loyalty… and betrayal. Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen is a adventure, rpg and mmorpg game developed and published by Visionary Realms. Released on December 13th 2024 has received 4,364 reviews of which 3,351 were positive and 1,013 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 1,239 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played massively multiplayer games.
7.5
3,351
1,013
1,239
players
Best deals on massively multiplayer games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of massively multiplayer games available on Steam right now, updated on May 13th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted massively multiplayer games.
1. DEPLOYMENT
Deployment is an intense competitive top-down shooter game. Infosoldiers, made of pure information, fight in an endless war between governments and megacorporations to rule over the digital systems that control the world. Deploy your troops from up to five different classes! DEPLOYMENT is a action, racing and multiplayer game developed and published by Whale Rock Games. Released on April 10th 2018 has received 792 reviews of which 638 were positive and 154 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Featuring a massive 97% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for massively multiplayer category.
7.7
638
154
-97%
33.33€
1.00€
2. Chivalry 2
Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer first person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles. Players are thrust into the action of every iconic moment of the era - from clashing swords, to storms of flaming arrows, to sprawling castle sieges and more. Chivalry 2 is a swordplay, medieval and massively multiplayer game developed by Torn Banner Studios and published by Tripwire Presents. Released on June 12th 2022 has received 46,414 reviews of which 37,233 were positive and 9,181 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 86% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in massively multiplayer games.
7.9
37,233
9,181
-86%
39.21€
5.49€
3. Kanjozoku Game レーサー Online Street Racing & Drift
90s Osaka Kanjo Night Street Racing and Drift Online with True JDM Cars, Online PvP, Engine, Body and Suspension Tuning! Kanjozoku Game レーサー Online Street Racing & Drift is a racing, massively multiplayer and automobile sim game developed by SG DEV and published by Midnight Games. Released on July 16th 2022 has received 3,429 reviews of which 2,812 were positive and 617 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 80% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in massively multiplayer games.
7.9
2,812
617
-80%
4.99€
0.99€
4. Boundless
Shape your citizen, forge your destiny and sculpt your world in this epic voxel sandbox MMO built on endless possibility. Boundless is a open world survival craft, sandbox and massively multiplayer game developed and published by Monumental and LLC. Released on September 11th 2018 has received 2,743 reviews of which 1,919 were positive and 824 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 76% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for massively multiplayer games.
6.8
1,919
824
-76%
19.42€
4.66€
5. Trackmania® Turbo
Trackmania offers you the ultimate arcade racing universe where everything is about reaching the perfect racing time. Test your skills in over 200 tracks, experience immediate fun by challenging your friends at home (offline splitscreen) or online. Trackmania® Turbo is a racing, arcade and level editor game developed by Nadeo and published by Ubisoft. Released on March 24th 2016 has received 1,545 reviews of which 1,019 were positive and 526 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 60% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for massively multiplayer games.
6.4
1,019
526
-60%
39.99€
15.99€
6. Tower Unite
PLAY, CREATE, PARTY! Tower Unite is a community-based virtual world party game with online games, entertainment, activities, and absolutely NO microtransactions. Tower Unite is a multiplayer, casual and mini golf game developed and published by PixelTail Games. Released on April 19th 2025 has received 20,580 reviews of which 18,480 were positive and 2,100 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 54% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for massively multiplayer games.
8.8
18,480
2,100
-54%
19.57€
9.00€
7. POLYWAR
A fast paced multiplayer FPS game that focuses on creative weapons and game mechanics that reward skillful killing! POLYWAR is a indie, action and massively multiplayer game developed by exagongames and published by New Reality Games. Released on December 30th 2016 has received 513 reviews of which 363 were positive and 150 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10.
6.8
363
150
1.99€
8. Heaven Forest - VR MMO
The pressing human questions about life depend directly on our attitudes toward the universe. You'll find the answers you're searching for through a series of reasonings and clues during your journey in this game as well as in your own life. Heaven Forest - VR MMO is a massively multiplayer, adventure and vr game developed by Fabio Ferrara and published by Chubby Pixel. Released on December 14th 2016 has received 483 reviews of which 329 were positive and 154 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a 44% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for massively multiplayer games.
6.5
329
154
-44%
0.90€
0.50€
9. Day of Dragons
Day of Dragons is an online creature survival game set in a large, beautiful, sandbox open world with multiple biomes and distinct creatures. Rule the world as one of several dragon species, or play as an elemental. Day of Dragons is a early access, dragons and survival game developed and published by Beawesome Games. Released on December 04th 2019 has received 7,271 reviews of which 4,813 were positive and 2,458 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a 35% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for massively multiplayer games.
6.5
4,813
2,458
-35%
19.37€
12.59€
10. Plains of Pain
Post-apocalyptic multiplayer survival game with procedurally generated open world. Complete quests, master your skills, build bases, explore the world, trade, or conquer faction outposts. Endure the harsh conditions of the unforgiving wasteland! Plains of Pain is a early access, survival and massively multiplayer game developed and published by Cobra Byte Digital. Released on February 17th 2023 has received 303 reviews of which 263 were positive and 40 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a 30% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for massively multiplayer games.
8.0
263
40
-30%
19.50€
13.65€
Free massively multiplayer games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play massively multiplayer games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on May 13th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play massively multiplayer games.
1. Albion Online
Albion Online is a fantasy sandbox MMORPG featuring a player-driven economy, classless combat system, and intense PvP battles. Explore a vast open world full of danger and opportunity. Grow your wealth, forge alliances, and leave your mark on the world of Albion. Albion Online is a free to play, mmorpg and open world game developed and published by Sandbox Interactive GmbH. Released on May 16th 2018 has received 82,243 reviews of which 64,959 were positive and 17,284 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 8,332 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free massively multiplayer games on Steam.
7.8
64,959
17,284
8,332
players
2. EVE Online
EVE Online is a free-to-play community driven space MMO where players can choose their own path from countless different options. Experience space exploration, immense PvP and PvE battles, mining, industry and a thriving player economy in an ever-expanding sandbox. EVE Online is a space, free to play and massively multiplayer game developed and published by CCP. Released on December 15th 2010 has received 36,187 reviews of which 26,677 were positive and 9,510 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 3,492, this massively multiplayer game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free massively multiplayer games on Steam.
7.3
26,677
9,510
3,492
players
3. RuneScape ®
RuneScape is a high fantasy open world MMORPG. Explore an ever changing and evolving living world where new challenges, skills, and quests await. Featuring unprecedented player freedom, you choose how to play, adventure, and grow. RuneScape ® is a free to play, mmorpg and open world game developed and published by Jagex Ltd. Released on October 14th 2020 has received 25,219 reviews of which 20,843 were positive and 4,376 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 2,647, this massively multiplayer game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free massively multiplayer games on Steam.
8.1
20,843
4,376
2,647
players
4. Conqueror's Blade
Conqueror's Blade gives you a chance to be a true warlord. Commanding medieval troops in epic 15 vs. 15 siege battles, conquering cities with allies in the open world or fighting against players from all over the world – it's you who make the choice. Conqueror's Blade is a swordplay, pvp and free to play game developed by Booming Tech and published by Poros Interactive. Released on April 05th 2020 has received 33,950 reviews of which 23,203 were positive and 10,747 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,403 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free massively multiplayer games on Steam.
6.8
23,203
10,747
1,403
players
5. Transformice
Transformice is an MMO platformer about dozens of mice running to bring back the cheese! Will the almighty Shaman help you or just ruin everything? Millions of levels, hectic physics, skill trees, and more importantly... hats! Transformice is a free to play, multiplayer and massively multiplayer game developed and published by Atelier 801. Released on January 30th 2015 has received 27,580 reviews of which 24,255 were positive and 3,325 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,201 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free massively multiplayer games on Steam.
8.6
24,255
3,325
1,201
players
6. Lords Mobile
Clash with global players in this epic real-time strategy game! Lords Mobile is a free to play, strategy and massively multiplayer game developed and published by IGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.. Released on June 02nd 2019 has received 5,596 reviews of which 3,750 were positive and 1,846 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,148 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free massively multiplayer games on Steam.
6.6
3,750
1,846
1,148
players
7. Star Trek Online
In Star Trek Online, the Star Trek universe appears for the first time on a truly massive scale. Players take the captain's chair as they command their own starship and crew. Explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and new civilizations, and boldly go where no one has gone before. Star Trek Online is a free to play, sci-fi and massively multiplayer game developed by Cryptic Studios and published by Arc Games. Released on January 31st 2012 has received 20,075 reviews of which 15,882 were positive and 4,193 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,061 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free massively multiplayer games on Steam.
7.8
15,882
4,193
1,061
players
8. Granado Espada
Granado Espada, the long-standing MMORPG beloved in dozens of countries around the world for its unique control system that allows you to take the role of up to 3 different characters simultaneously! Now available in English to Southeast Asia players, from imcgames. Granado Espada is a free to play, rpg and massively multiplayer game developed and published by IMCGAMES Co. and Ltd.. Released on October 15th 2017 has received 1,282 reviews of which 819 were positive and 463 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,039 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free massively multiplayer games on Steam.
6.2
819
463
1,039
players
9. The Lord of the Rings Online™
Join the world’s greatest fellowship of players in the award-winning online re-creation of J. R. R. Tolkien’s legendary Middle-earth. The Lord of the Rings Online™ is a free to play, mmorpg and massively multiplayer game developed by Standing Stone Games and published by Daybreak Game Company LLC. Released on June 06th 2012 has received 20,870 reviews of which 16,994 were positive and 3,876 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 878 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free massively multiplayer games on Steam.
8.0
16,994
3,876
878
players
10. Shakes and Fidget
Shakes & Fidget is a hilarious fantasy role-playing satire and at the same time, an award-winning RPG! Sounds crazy? With over 50 million enthusiastic players, it ranks among the most celebrated online role-playing games worldwide! Shakes and Fidget is a free to play, rpg and massively multiplayer game developed and published by Playa Games GmbH. Released on February 24th 2016 has received 36,552 reviews of which 33,813 were positive and 2,739 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 838 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free massively multiplayer games on Steam.
9.1
33,813
2,739
838
players