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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DC Universe™ Online DC Universe Online is a Free-to-Play, massive multiplayer online action game set in the popular DC Universe. Become one of a new breed of Heroes or Villains and wield incredible powers as you go to war with legendary characters such as Batman, Superman, Lex Luthor and The Joker.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.9
Release 02 Nov 2011
Bloodline Champions Bloodline Champions is a Free-to-Play online PvP Arena game where players engage in short, intense battles of up to ten players divided into two teams. Each player takes control over one of several bloodlines, each with their own unique weapons and abilities. Easy to learn, challenging to master.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.2
Release 28 Oct 2011
Puzzle Pirates Every activity in Puzzle Pirates is a uniquely fun puzzle: be it sailing, gunning, or hauling treasure, your own puzzling skill determines your success!

Price Free to play
Rating 7.7
Release 31 Aug 2011
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.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.0
Release 14 Jun 2011
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.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.4
Release 14 Jun 2011
Spiral Knights Join the ranks of the Spiral Knights. Stranded on an alien world, you must explore the ever-changing Clockworks beneath its surface.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.2
Release 14 Jun 2011
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.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.3
Release 01 Mar 2011
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.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.3
Release 15 Dec 2010
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.

Price 39.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 08 Nov 2010
Day of Defeat: Source Valve's WWII Multiplayer Classic - Now available for Mac.

Price 9.75€
Rating 9.0
Release 12 Jul 2010
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.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.8
Release 06 Jul 2010
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.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.5
Release 12 Feb 2010
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.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.8
Release 16 Apr 2008

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 June 19th 2025.

1. Dune: Awakening

Rise from survival to greatness and challenge the power of an Imperium in Dune: Awakening, a multiplayer survival game on a massive scale. Survive the sandworm, craft your ornithopter, build a fortress, and ascend to power on an open world Arrakis shared with hundreds of other players. Dune: Awakening is a open world survival craft, massively multiplayer and third person game developed and published by Funcom. Released on June 10th 2025 has received 29,614 reviews of which 25,320 were positive and 4,294 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played massively multiplayer game, thanks to its 129,982 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.4
25,320
4,294

129,982
players

2. 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 80,036 reviews of which 70,254 were positive and 9,782 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 17,466 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among massively multiplayer games based on player count.
8.7
70,254
9,782

17,466
players

3. 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 86,919 reviews of which 64,416 were positive and 22,503 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. While seeing 13,400 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among massively multiplayer games based on player count.
7.3
64,416
22,503

13,400
players

4. 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 83,074 reviews of which 65,583 were positive and 17,491 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 8,177 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played massively multiplayer games.
7.8
65,583
17,491

8,177
players

5. 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 286,878 reviews of which 196,798 were positive and 90,080 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. With 4,980 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played massively multiplayer games.
6.8
196,798
90,080

4,980
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 44,068 reviews of which 36,855 were positive and 7,213 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 4,525 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played massively multiplayer games.
8.2
36,855
7,213

4,525
players

7. 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 36,388 reviews of which 26,813 were positive and 9,575 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 3,211 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played massively multiplayer games.
7.3
26,813
9,575

3,211
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 46,961 reviews of which 37,673 were positive and 9,288 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 2,626 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played massively multiplayer games.
7.9
37,673
9,288

2,626
players

9. 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 25,338 reviews of which 20,941 were positive and 4,397 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 2,272 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played massively multiplayer games.
8.1
20,941
4,397

2,272
players

10. CarX Drift Racing Online

CarX Drift Racing Online is your chance to immerse yourself in the real world of drifting. Get together with friends, tune your car and burn some tires! CarX Drift Racing Online is a racing, physics and simulation game developed and published by CarX Technologies and LLC. Released on November 17th 2017 has received 83,416 reviews of which 79,504 were positive and 3,912 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 1,585 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played massively multiplayer games.
9.4
79,504
3,912

1,585
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 June 19th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted massively multiplayer games.

1. Stars End

Stars End is a sci-fi survival sandbox set on the wild frontier of a distant star system. Play solo or host your own server as you craft, build, and battle to survive in a galaxy shaped by danger, discovery, and your own grit. Stars End is a co-op, massively multiplayer and multiplayer game developed by Reverie World Studios and published by indie.io. Released on January 08th 2023 has received 1,392 reviews of which 871 were positive and 521 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. Featuring a massive 98% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for massively multiplayer category.
6.1
871
521

-98% 18.49€ 0.43€

2. Rising Storm 2: Vietnam

Red Orchestra Series' take on Vietnam: 64-player MP matches; 20+ maps; US Army & Marines, PAVN/NVA, NLF/VC; Australians and ARVN forces; 50+ weapons; 4 flyable helicopters; mines, traps and tunnels; Brutal. Authentic. Gritty. Character customization. And napalm in the morning. Rising Storm 2: Vietnam is a fps, wargame and military game developed by Antimatter Games and Tripwire Interactive and published by Tripwire Interactive. Released on May 30th 2017 has received 57,563 reviews of which 49,952 were positive and 7,611 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in massively multiplayer games.
8.5
49,952
7,611

-96% 20.99€ 0.90€

3. Faeria

With its unique living board, Faeria is also the only card game where you can gain all 300 cards in less than 50 hours. Faeria is a card game, strategy and massively multiplayer game developed by Abrakam Entertainment SA and published by Versus Evil . Released on March 08th 2017 has received 7,124 reviews of which 5,956 were positive and 1,168 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in massively multiplayer games.
8.1
5,956
1,168

-96% 19.50€ 0.92€

4. Verdun

Merciless trench warfare immerses you and your squad in intense battles of attack and defense. Verdun is the first multiplayer FPS set in an authentic World War One setting offering a rarely seen battlefield experience. Verdun is a shooter, co-op and pvp game developed and published by BlackMill Games. Released on April 28th 2015 has received 37,317 reviews of which 32,142 were positive and 5,175 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for massively multiplayer games.
8.5
32,142
5,175

-95% 19.99€ 1.18€

5. BattleRush 2

BattleRush 2 is a multiplayer large open-world shooter in the entourage of the Second World War with craft and total destructibility of the environment. BattleRush 2 is a massively multiplayer, action and world war ii game developed and published by TB Games. Released on October 18th 2018 has received 632 reviews of which 420 were positive and 212 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for massively multiplayer games.
6.4
420
212

-90% 12.49€ 1.24€

6. 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 46,961 reviews of which 37,673 were positive and 9,288 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for massively multiplayer games.
7.9
37,673
9,288

-89% 38.99€ 4.39€

7. Last Oasis

Nomadic Survival MMO. Build wooden walking machines to travel to new lands. Create clans and fight for territory. Resources deplete fast, so take your sword and scavenge, pirate, and trade to stay alive. Last Oasis is a massively multiplayer, survival and open world game developed by Donkey Crew and published by Donkey Crew and Snail Games USA. Released on March 26th 2020 has received 24,085 reviews of which 14,952 were positive and 9,133 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 78% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for massively multiplayer games.
6.2
14,952
9,133

-78% 24.99€ 5.64€

8. 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 20,634 reviews of which 18,520 were positive and 2,114 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 70% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for massively multiplayer games.
8.8
18,520
2,114

-70% 19.50€ 5.94€

9. Starblast

Fun, fast paced online multiplayer arcade space shooter. Take control of your spaceship, mine asteroids, increase your stats, upgrade to different types of spaceships with improved stats and weapons. Fight against other players and collect their gems. Starblast is a action, massively multiplayer and indie game developed and published by Neuronality. Released on November 08th 2017 has received 999 reviews of which 819 were positive and 180 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 68% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for massively multiplayer games.
7.8
819
180

-68% 9.99€ 3.22€

10. Warlords Awakening

Prepare yourself as you step into a world writhing in chaos. Warlords Awakening, a remastered MMORPG that will place you on a journey to become an Elite Lord with an action packed story and ominous monsters around every corner. Explore and conquer the world of Epheia together with the cute and dashing pets to choose from. Warlords Awakening is a massively multiplayer, rpg and action game developed by PLAYWITH Inc. and published by PLAYWITH Interactive Inc.. Released on November 28th 2018 has received 535 reviews of which 381 were positive and 154 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 56% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for massively multiplayer games.
6.8
381
154

-56% 5.00€ 2.20€

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 June 19th 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 83,074 reviews of which 65,583 were positive and 17,491 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 8,177 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
65,583
17,491

8,177
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 36,388 reviews of which 26,813 were positive and 9,575 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 3,211, this massively multiplayer game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free massively multiplayer games on Steam.
7.3
26,813
9,575

3,211
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 25,338 reviews of which 20,941 were positive and 4,397 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 2,272, this massively multiplayer game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free massively multiplayer games on Steam.
8.1
20,941
4,397

2,272
players

4. 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 27,661 reviews of which 24,320 were positive and 3,341 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,252 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free massively multiplayer games on Steam.
8.6
24,320
3,341

1,252
players

5. 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 36,593 reviews of which 33,837 were positive and 2,756 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,038 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free massively multiplayer games on Steam.
9.1
33,837
2,756

1,038
players

6. Lords Mobile: Pacific Rim War

Clash with global players in this epic real-time strategy game! Lords Mobile: Pacific Rim War 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 5,617 reviews of which 3,761 were positive and 1,856 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 926 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
3,761
1,856

926
players

7. 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 1,288 reviews of which 824 were positive and 464 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 910 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free massively multiplayer games on Steam.
6.2
824
464

910
players

8. 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 20,145 reviews of which 15,939 were positive and 4,206 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 904 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free massively multiplayer games on Steam.
7.8
15,939
4,206

904
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 20,995 reviews of which 17,099 were positive and 3,896 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 744 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
17,099
3,896

744
players

10. Idle Clans

Idle Clans is a multiplayer idle game that combines the classic MMORPG experience with simplified gameplay and less time commitment. Features include a player-driven economy, PvE, trading, quests, crafting and opportunities to play, socialize and collaborate with other players. Idle Clans is a massively multiplayer, idler and clicker game developed and published by Isam Games. Released on April 07th 2023 has received 1,173 reviews of which 861 were positive and 312 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 626 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free massively multiplayer games on Steam.
7.1
861
312

626
players