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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Star Conflict
Star Conflict is an action-packed, massively multiplayer space simulation game that puts players in the role of elite pilots engaging in a widespread interplanetary skirmish. The whole world for PVP and PVE!
Champions of Regnum
Choose your Realm and engage in the most dynamic player driven battlefield available on any MMO. Fight for the Alsius Empire, protect the woods of Syrtis or avenge the Brotherhood of Ignis.
Age of Conan: Unchained
Age of Conan: Unchained is an award-winning and critically acclaimed massively multiplayer online game set in the sexy, savage and brutal world of Conan the Barbarian. Tread in the footsteps of the greatest fantasy hero of all time, and explore the vast reaches of Hyboria.
RaceRoom Racing Experience
RaceRoom is the premier free-to-play racing simulation on PC and home to official race series like DTM, WTCR, the WTCC and ADAC GT Masters. Enter RaceRoom and enter the world of a professional race car driver.
PlanetSide 2
PlanetSide 2 is an all-out planetary war, where thousands of players battle as one across enormous continents. Utilize infantry, ground and air vehicles, and teamwork to destroy your enemies in this revolutionary first-person shooter on a massive scale.
Call of Duty®: Black Ops II
Pushing the boundaries of what fans have come to expect from the record-setting entertainment franchise, Call of Duty®: Black Ops II propels players into a near future Cold War
Guns of Icarus Online
Assemble your crew, take to the skies in the premier PvP airship combat game. Guns of Icarus Online is all about flying massive airships, shooting big turret weapons, and working as a team for supremacy of the skies. Everyone as one, victory or death, together.
Primal Carnage
A savage online shooter, where players do battle as man or beast in class-based deathmatches and a frantic escape mode. Unleash your inner dinosaur!
Continent of the Ninth Seal
The Continent of the Ninth Seal (C9) is an action MMORPG. Players take part in the game as heroes of Glenheim to stand against Nefer, an evil villain trying to open a gate to the Netherworld and swarm the land with his infernal legion.
MapleStory
Join over 260 million players worldwide in MapleStory, the world’s biggest 2D MMORPG adventure! Play now for free.
Tribes: Ascend
This edition packages weapon DLC from ten previous expansions as well new featured content.
Dungeons & Dragons Online®
Enter a world of danger and adventure with Dungeons & Dragons Online® based on the beloved RPG that started it all.
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.
Stronghold Kingdoms
A massively multiplayer grand strategy game, Stronghold Kingdoms is about forging alliances, political mind games, city-building and castle sieges with thousands of other players!
Realm of the Mad God Exalt
Embark on an exhilarating journey into the pixelated Realm of the Mad God! Join, an action-packed, free-to-play MMO bullet hell game. Discover a world with danger, challenges, and hidden treasures as you battle through waves of enemies. Team up with players and conquer dungeons to become a legend!
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.
EverQuest II
EverQuest® II is the epitome of massively multiplayer gaming - the ultimate blend of deep features, heritage, and community.
APB Reloaded
The world’s first and premier Action MMO Third Person Shooter allows you to choose between two sides of the law. Play as Enforcer or Criminal, customize your gear for the task at hand and hit the streets and play how you want in a city filled with more action this side of a Hollywood blockbuster.
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.
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.
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!
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.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 April 30th 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 79,684 reviews of which 70,019 were positive and 9,665 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 22,428 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.7
70,019
9,665
22,428
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 86,371 reviews of which 64,071 were positive and 22,300 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. While seeing 13,928 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
64,071
22,300
13,928
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 82,002 reviews of which 64,785 were positive and 17,217 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. While seeing 7,734 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
64,785
17,217
7,734
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 286,556 reviews of which 196,644 were positive and 89,912 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. With 5,648 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played massively multiplayer games.
6.8
196,644
89,912
5,648
players
5. 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 43,203 reviews of which 36,106 were positive and 7,097 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 3,163 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played massively multiplayer games.
8.2
36,106
7,097
3,163
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 open world game developed and published by CCP. Released on December 15th 2010 has received 36,127 reviews of which 26,628 were positive and 9,499 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 3,023 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played massively multiplayer games.
7.3
26,628
9,499
3,023
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 25,134 reviews of which 20,777 were positive and 4,357 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 2,569 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played massively multiplayer games.
8.1
20,777
4,357
2,569
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 46,082 reviews of which 36,961 were positive and 9,121 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 2,024 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played massively multiplayer games.
7.9
36,961
9,121
2,024
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 33,837 reviews of which 23,147 were positive and 10,690 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. With 1,466 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played massively multiplayer games.
6.8
23,147
10,690
1,466
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 4,300 reviews of which 3,324 were positive and 976 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 1,376 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played massively multiplayer games.
7.5
3,324
976
1,376
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 April 30th 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 790 reviews of which 637 were positive and 153 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
637
153
-97%
33.33€
1.00€
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 massively multiplayer game developed by Antimatter Games and Tripwire Interactive and published by Tripwire Interactive. Released on May 30th 2017 has received 56,954 reviews of which 49,438 were positive and 7,516 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in massively multiplayer games.
8.5
49,438
7,516
-95%
20.99€
1.04€
3. 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 46,082 reviews of which 36,961 were positive and 9,121 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 86% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in massively multiplayer games.
7.9
36,961
9,121
-86%
39.21€
5.49€
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 37,263 reviews of which 32,096 were positive and 5,167 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for massively multiplayer games.
8.5
32,096
5,167
-80%
19.99€
3.99€
5. 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 2,744 reviews of which 1,919 were positive and 825 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 76% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for massively multiplayer games.
6.8
1,919
825
-76%
19.42€
4.66€
6. Minds of Nations
Grand Strategy Game. How does reincarnation affect the evolution of a state ? Control the material well-being of your country with a backbone of spiritual growth. Religion. Economy. Diplomacy. War. Souls. Karma. Ideology. Tech. Stories. Single-Player. MMO. Minds of Nations is a strategy, simulation and massively multiplayer game developed by Omnem, CyberSports, Soul Playing Games and Ohm and published by CyberSports and Soul Playing Games. Released on April 11th 2023 has received 552 reviews of which 378 were positive and 174 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 70% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for massively multiplayer games.
6.6
378
174
-70%
19.50€
5.85€
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. Currently offered at a 50% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for massively multiplayer games.
6.8
363
150
-50%
1.99€
0.99€
8. Beasts of Bermuda
Play as a dinosaur and become part of a player-created ecosystem! Beasts of Bermuda is a multiplayer game where players endure catastrophic storms and fearsome foes while growing to monstrous sizes. Do you have what it takes to survive in the Bermuda Triangle? Beasts of Bermuda is a dinosaurs, simulation and survival game developed and published by Sastrei Studios and LLC. Released on December 21st 2018 has received 8,602 reviews of which 6,111 were positive and 2,491 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a 40% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for massively multiplayer games.
7.0
6,111
2,491
-40%
19.99€
11.99€
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 43,203 reviews of which 36,106 were positive and 7,097 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a 33% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for massively multiplayer games.
8.2
36,106
7,097
-33%
24.99€
16.74€
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 April 30th 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 82,002 reviews of which 64,785 were positive and 17,217 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 7,734 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
64,785
17,217
7,734
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 open world game developed and published by CCP. Released on December 15th 2010 has received 36,127 reviews of which 26,628 were positive and 9,499 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 3,023, this massively multiplayer game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free massively multiplayer games on Steam.
7.3
26,628
9,499
3,023
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 25,134 reviews of which 20,777 were positive and 4,357 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 2,569, this massively multiplayer game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free massively multiplayer games on Steam.
8.1
20,777
4,357
2,569
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 33,837 reviews of which 23,147 were positive and 10,690 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,466 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
23,147
10,690
1,466
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 27,552 reviews of which 24,226 were positive and 3,326 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,171 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
24,226
3,326
1,171
players
6. 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 20,043 reviews of which 15,849 were positive and 4,194 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,075 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free massively multiplayer games on Steam.
7.8
15,849
4,194
1,075
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 36,548 reviews of which 33,807 were positive and 2,741 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,004 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
33,807
2,741
1,004
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 1,279 reviews of which 817 were positive and 462 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 998 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
817
462
998
players
9. 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 5,589 reviews of which 3,746 were positive and 1,843 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 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.
6.6
3,746
1,843
992
players
10. 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 20,836 reviews of which 16,966 were positive and 3,870 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 967 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free massively multiplayer games on Steam.
8.0
16,966
3,870
967
players