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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Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links
Take on Duelists around the world with "Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links"! Step into a world that crosses dimensions and connects all Duelists. In Duel World, any location transforms into a Duel Field where heated Duels unfold!
World of Warships
Immerse yourself in thrilling naval battles and assemble an armada of over 600 ships from the first half of the 20th century — from stealthy destroyers to gigantic battleships. Change the look of your ship, choose upgrades to suit your play style, and go into battle with other players!
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.
Call of Duty®: WWII
Call of Duty® returns to its roots with Call of Duty®: WWII - a breathtaking experience that redefines World War II for a new gaming generation.
Warspear Online
Create your hero and dive into an epic 2D MMORPG! Explore a vast open world, conquer castles, battle in free-for-all PvP, team up in guilds, join Alliance wars, explore dungeons, and celebrate with fun in-game events!
Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization Deluxe Edition
2026, Sword Art: Origin, a new VRMMORPG has emerged. Kirito meets a mysterious NPC and receives a cryptic message. This game is definitively not the same as the one he escaped years ago…
Tank Force: Online Shooter Game
Tank Force - the coolest free online tank shooter! This is a new word in online tank battles, which combines the best qualities of a tank simulator and thrilling arcade battles.
Supremacy: Call of War 1942
Take over the control of one of the mighty nations during the times of World War 2 in this persisting long-term strategy game. Conquer provinces, forge alliances and build up your economy in real-time. Research top secret weapons of World War 2 and become the one true superpower!
Urban Rivals
Urban Rivals World - for fans and new players! Come to fight and stay for the collection!
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.
Heliborne Collection
Rotary-wing aviation and helicopter combat with a dynamic battlefield and the support of ground forces. Appreciated for MMO elements and an addictive gameplay loop. Use tactics and make strategic decisions or fly around and shoot in historically accurate maps.
NosTale - Anime MMORPG
NosTale is a free-to-play anime action MMORPG which takes you on an exciting journey through a world full of mystery with your friends.
WRC 7 FIA World Rally Championship
Take on all the challenges of the 2017 World Rally Championship: the official cars and drivers, 13 countries, 52 Special Stages, every surface, more powerful cars, more demanding physics, longer races, and an eSports mode to keep you on the edge of your seat all year round.
The Ultimatest Battle
The Ultimatest Battle is a real-time, 2D platform game in which two teams compete in different game modes with an almost completely destructible environment. UB is a true Free-to-Play, absolutely no Pay-to-Win.
Stash
Stash is an MMO with turn based grid combat, custom housing, a tabletop art style, and more loot than you can fit in a portable hole. Stash has the charm of a pen-and-paper gaming group with the gameplay of a deep, interesting, unique RPG. Join our friendly community!
Absolver
Absolver is an online multiplayer combat game where players are placed behind the mask of a Prospect under control of the Guides, the new rulers of the fallen Adal Empire, who will determine your worth in joining their elite corps of Absolvers.
Fishing Planet
Fishing Planet® is a free-to-play and highly realistic first-person online multiplayer fishing simulator. Developed by avid fishing enthusiasts to bring you the full thrill of actual angling on your PC.
ARK: Survival Evolved
Stranded on the shores of a mysterious island, you must learn to survive. Use your cunning to kill or tame the primeval creatures roaming the land, and encounter other players to survive, dominate... and escape!
Robocraft
Build insane, fully customisable robot battle vehicles that drive, hover, walk and fly in the free-to-play action game Robocraft. Add weapons from the future and jump in the driving seat as you take your creation into battle against other players online!
Gangs of Space
Gangs of Space is a massively-multiplayer Rogue Shmup where Gangs of players compete for the conquest of the galaxy.
Secret World Legends
Secret World Legends is a story-driven, shared-world action RPG that plunges players into a shadowy war against the supernatural, where ancient myths and legends cross over into the modern day.
Business Tour - Board Game with Online Multiplayer
"Business Tour" is a free to play multiplayer tabletop game. Build your monopoly with friends. Complete daily tasks, compete against the other players and receive trade items rewards!
Just Cause™ 3: Multiplayer Mod
Just Cause 3 Multiplayer mod is a free fan-created project bringing an explosive and highly-customizable multiplayer.
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 15th 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 24,981 reviews of which 21,591 were positive and 3,390 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played massively multiplayer game, thanks to its 155,662 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.5
21,591
3,390
155,662
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 20,109 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
20,109
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 15,215 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
15,215
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 8,937 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
8,937
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 5,706 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
5,706
players
6. 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 4,487 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played massively multiplayer games.
7.3
26,813
9,575
4,487
players
7. 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 3,101 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played massively multiplayer games.
7.9
37,673
9,288
3,101
players
8. 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 2,534 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played massively multiplayer games.
8.1
20,941
4,397
2,534
players
9. 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 2,463 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played massively multiplayer games.
8.2
36,855
7,213
2,463
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 1,826 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
1,826
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 15th 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 793 reviews of which 639 were positive and 154 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Featuring a massive 98% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for massively multiplayer category.
7.7
639
154
-98%
39.99€
1.00€
2. 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 2,745 reviews of which 1,918 were positive and 827 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in massively multiplayer games.
6.8
1,918
827
-98%
19.50€
0.56€
3. Ascent - The Space Game
Ascent is a PVE sandbox space MMO with 270 BILLION star systems and an emphasis on strong Sci Fi. It encourages Exploration, Colonization, Research, Asteroid mining, Farming, Trading, and Combat. Outside the tutorial sector, everything in-game has been built by players. Ascent - The Space Game is a space, massively multiplayer and simulation game developed and published by Fluffy Kitten Studios. Released on April 11th 2016 has received 340 reviews of which 231 were positive and 109 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in massively multiplayer games.
6.5
231
109
-98%
19.99€
0.52€
4. 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. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for massively multiplayer games.
6.1
871
521
-98%
18.49€
0.44€
5. 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. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for massively multiplayer games.
8.1
5,956
1,168
-97%
19.50€
0.74€
6. 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. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for massively multiplayer games.
8.5
49,952
7,611
-96%
20.99€
1.01€
7. 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 #7 position in the best deals for massively multiplayer games.
8.5
32,142
5,175
-95%
19.99€
1.18€
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. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for massively multiplayer games.
7.9
37,673
9,288
-90%
38.99€
4.27€
9. 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 #9 position in the best deals for massively multiplayer games.
6.4
420
212
-90%
12.49€
1.24€
10. 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 77% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for massively multiplayer games.
6.2
14,952
9,133
-77%
24.99€
5.75€
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 15th 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 8,937 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
8,937
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 4,487, 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
4,487
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 2,534, 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
2,534
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 34,382 reviews of which 23,482 were positive and 10,900 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,672 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
23,482
10,900
1,672
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 27,661 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 1,297 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
24,320
3,341
1,297
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 1,222 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
1,222
players
7. 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 1,219 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free massively multiplayer games on Steam.
9.1
33,837
2,756
1,219
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 1,015 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
1,015
players
9. Karos
A mysterious sorceress, a stern swordsman, or a cheerful gunner - which path in the world of Azmara will you choose? Join the thousands of heroes who have already discovered this easy-to-learn and low-hardware MMORPG! Look around as you walk out of the city - the enemy can be anywhere! Karos is a free to play, rpg and massively multiplayer game developed by Galaxy Gate and published by GameXP.com. Released on December 24th 2014 has received 1,136 reviews of which 754 were positive and 382 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 992 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free massively multiplayer games on Steam.
6.4
754
382
992
players
10. 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 936 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free massively multiplayer games on Steam.
6.2
824
464
936
players