Best MMORPG 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 mmorpg games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free mmorpg games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Equinox: Homecoming
Saddle up with friends and investigate a dark mystery, where each trail leads to wonder and intrigue. A string of events has set the idyllic island on edge. Discover the truth behind your mother’s disappearance and a local's sudden death. For fans of horses, murder mysteries, and cozy exploration!
Milky Way Idle
Milky Way Idle: A multiplayer idle RPG where automation replaces grinding. Level up skills, gather resources, craft powerful items, and battle monsters—all while AFK. Trade in the marketplace, join a guild, team up for party combat, and socialize in chat as you progress effortlessly.
Age of Water
Age of Water is an online adventure game set on a post-apocalyptic Earth completely covered in water. Sail through storms, fight and trade, capture other people's boats or build your own, extract resources from the bottom of the ocean and reveal the secrets of the Age of Water world.
Animal Jam
In Animal Jam, you can become your favorite animal, collect amazing items, adopt adorable pets, and create a style to express the real you as you explore the beautiful 3D world of Jamaa! 2017 Google Play Awards Winner ★ Best App for Kids
Royal Quest Online
Fantasy comes alive in this vast yet cozy free-to-play MMORPG! Choose between 4 classes and 8 subclasses, explore hundreds of locations, thousands of quests, dive into varied PvE and PvP modes, enter the unique vibrant world, and trade with other players. Play, explore, fight and be victorious!
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.
Path of Exile 2
Path of Exile 2 is a next generation Action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, featuring co-op for up to six players. Set years after the original Path of Exile, you will return to the dark world of Wraeclast and seek to end the corruption that is spreading.
NO STRANGERS
An online horror game of exploration, teamwork and betrayal for 3-15 players.
Brighter Shores
Brighter Shores is an all new adventure from award winning MMORPG designer Andrew Gower. It is an enchanting point-and-click style RPG with hundreds of hours of gameplay, set in a land of magic and mysteries, with a huge number of professions to try, and something new to find around every corner.
Haven & Hearth
A free-to-play MMORPG with crafting, building, landscaping, foraging, hunting, fishing, a dash of poetry, and open PvP combat,
SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream
In this online co-op action game, enter a distorted version of the SWORD ART ONLINE world. Pick your role in the form of favorite SWORD ART ONLINE characters and team up with 20 players for raids to defeat powerful enemies.
Armored of Doom
"Armor of Doom" is a TPS game with "tank vehicle" + "MOBA" gameplay. You will use famous active and retired tanks to compete on the battlefield. The game combines the strategic depth of traditional tank battles with the excitement of MOBA games, bringing an unprecedented gaming experience.
Super Sus
Welcome to join the multiplayer social deduction game - Super Sus! Engage in intense gameplay with global players, as you strategize to safeguard your spaceship from the cunning Impostors determined to sabotage the mission and eliminate everyone aboard!
Once Human
Once Human is a multiplayer open-world survival game set in a strange, post-apocalyptic future. Unite with friends to fight monstrous enemies, uncover secret plots, compete for resources, and build your own territory. Once, you were merely human. Now, you have the power to remake the world.
Pax Dei
Welcome to a vast, social sandbox MMO inspired by the legends of the medieval era. Here, myths are real, ghosts exist, and magic is unquestioned. Join thousands of players as you explore the land, build your home, forge your reputation, and craft your own stories. What world will you make?
Gray Zone Warfare
In Gray Zone Warfare, realism meets tactics in an open-world MMOFPS where every move matters. Deploy with a Private Military Company, survive intense PvEvP or PvE encounters against players and AI, unravel the secrets of Lamang Island, and thrive through hard-earned progression.
Sky: Children of the Light
Sky: Children of the Light is a peaceful, award-winning MMO from the creators of Journey. Explore a beautifully-animated kingdom across seven realms and create enriching memories with other players in this delightful puzzle-adventure game.
Reign of Guilds
Reign of Guilds is an indie old-school MMORPG where everyone influences other players and the game world. The game doesn't hold your hand, nor does it impose casual restrictions on players' actions. Here, everyone can find their path to power.
Firestone: Online Idle RPG
Firestone: Online Idle RPG is a multiplayer fantasy game with idle rpg mechanics. Collect heroes, upgrade their gear & skills, and send them in idle battles or go on an incremental clicker frenzy to beat monstrous bosses! Chat with guild friends or engage in PVP- the choice is in your hands!
Age of Water: The First Voyage
Embark on your first adventure on a post-apocalyptic Earth completely covered in water. Sail through storms, fight and trade, capture other people's boats or build your own, extract resources from the bottom of the ocean, reveal the secrets of the Age of Water world.
Myth of Empires
Myth of Empires is a multiplayer war sandbox game featuring a high degree of freedom and multiple civilizations. Players must survive, craft, create, and lead troops in their quest to conquer PVE or PVP territory and build their own empire. Xizhou Civilization Pack is now officially released!
Last Epoch
Uncover the Past, Reforge the Future. Ascend into one of 15 mastery classes and explore dangerous dungeons, hunt epic loot, craft legendary weapons, and wield the power of over a hundred transformative skill trees. Last Epoch is being developed by a team of passionate Action RPG enthusiasts.
Most played mmorpg games on Steam
Take a look at the top mmorpg games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 14th 2025.
1. Destiny 2
Destiny 2 is an action MMO with a single evolving world that you and your friends can join anytime, anywhere, absolutely free. Destiny 2 is a free to play, open world and multiplayer game developed and published by Bungie. Released on October 01st 2019 has received 625,616 reviews of which 497,891 were positive and 127,725 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played mmorpg game, thanks to its 24,158 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.9
497,891
127,725
24,158
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 18,085 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among mmorpg games based on player count.
8.7
70,254
9,782
18,085
players
3. MapleStory
Join over 260 million players worldwide in MapleStory, the world’s biggest 2D MMORPG adventure! Play now for free. MapleStory is a mmorpg, 2d platformer and character customization game developed by Nexon Korea Corporation and published by Nexon America Inc.. Released on August 09th 2012 has received 14,187 reviews of which 8,882 were positive and 5,305 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. While seeing 14,770 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among mmorpg games based on player count.
6.2
8,882
5,305
14,770
players
4. 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. With 14,768 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played mmorpg games.
7.3
64,416
22,503
14,768
players
5. MIR4
MIR4 is a free-to-play open world K-fantasy MMORPG that can be cross-played on both PC and mobile devices. MIR4 is full of action and features numerous large scale clan PVP battles. Join now and become a legend. MIR4 is a pve, mmorpg and pvp game developed by Wemade Next and published by Wemade. Released on August 25th 2021 has received 14,558 reviews of which 9,499 were positive and 5,059 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. With 13,272 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played mmorpg games.
6.4
9,499
5,059
13,272
players
6. The Elder Scrolls® Online
Every legend starts somewhere and in The Elder Scrolls Online, it starts with you. Join millions of players in an online, fantasy RPG set in a vast living Elder Scrolls world. The Elder Scrolls® Online is a rpg, mmorpg and open world game developed by ZeniMax Online Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on May 22nd 2017 has received 154,113 reviews of which 125,497 were positive and 28,616 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 13,265 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played mmorpg games.
8.1
125,497
28,616
13,265
players
7. Lost Ark
Embark on an odyssey for the Lost Ark in a vast, vibrant world: explore new lands, seek out lost treasures, and test yourself in thrilling action combat in this action-packed free-to-play RPG. Lost Ark is a mmorpg, free to play and action rpg game developed by Smilegate RPG and published by Amazon Games. Released on February 11th 2022 has received 202,021 reviews of which 143,481 were positive and 58,540 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. With 12,936 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played mmorpg games.
7.1
143,481
58,540
12,936
players
8. Path of Exile 2
Path of Exile 2 is a next generation Action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, featuring co-op for up to six players. Set years after the original Path of Exile, you will return to the dark world of Wraeclast and seek to end the corruption that is spreading. Path of Exile 2 is a action rpg, hack and slash and rpg game developed and published by Grinding Gear Games. Released on December 06th 2024 has received 169,021 reviews of which 118,511 were positive and 50,510 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. With 12,895 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played mmorpg games.
7.0
118,511
50,510
12,895
players
9. IdleOn - The Idle RPG
Create your own heroes who keep fighting wherever you leave them! When you return, spend their loot on upgrades and powerful synergies — but don't expect an ending, as defeating each World Boss unlocks MORE content! IdleOn - The Idle RPG is a idler, pixel graphics and free to play game developed and published by Lavaflame2. Released on April 02nd 2021 has received 21,716 reviews of which 17,310 were positive and 4,406 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 12,129 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played mmorpg games.
7.8
17,310
4,406
12,129
players
10. 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 8,312 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played mmorpg games.
7.8
65,583
17,491
8,312
players
Best deals on mmorpg games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of mmorpg games available on Steam right now, updated on June 14th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted mmorpg games.
1. Healer's Quest
Healer’s Quest is a comedy RPG where you play as the most underappreciated party member in any fantasy realm: the Healer. As per usual, your teammates are a band of inept jerks. Healer's Quest is a rpg, fantasy and jrpg game developed and published by Rablo Games. Released on April 18th 2018 has received 302 reviews of which 257 were positive and 45 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Featuring a massive 94% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for mmorpg category.
7.9
257
45
-94%
14.99€
0.99€
2. Myth of Empires
Myth of Empires is a multiplayer war sandbox game featuring a high degree of freedom and multiple civilizations. Players must survive, craft, create, and lead troops in their quest to conquer PVE or PVP territory and build their own empire. Xizhou Civilization Pack is now officially released! Myth of Empires is a building, open world survival craft and sandbox game developed by Angela Game and published by Imperium Interactive Entertainment . Released on February 21st 2024 has received 16,812 reviews of which 11,440 were positive and 5,372 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 70% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in mmorpg games.
6.7
11,440
5,372
-70%
28.99€
8.78€
3. 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. Thanks to its incredible 56% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in mmorpg games.
6.8
381
154
-56%
5.00€
2.20€
4. Path of Exile 2
Path of Exile 2 is a next generation Action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, featuring co-op for up to six players. Set years after the original Path of Exile, you will return to the dark world of Wraeclast and seek to end the corruption that is spreading. Path of Exile 2 is a action rpg, hack and slash and rpg game developed and published by Grinding Gear Games. Released on December 06th 2024 has received 169,021 reviews of which 118,511 were positive and 50,510 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a 45% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for mmorpg games.
7.0
118,511
50,510
-45%
27.75€
15.29€
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. Currently offered at a 25% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for mmorpg games.
6.8
196,798
90,080
-25%
59.99€
45.31€
Free mmorpg games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play mmorpg games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 14th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play mmorpg games.
1. Destiny 2
Destiny 2 is an action MMO with a single evolving world that you and your friends can join anytime, anywhere, absolutely free. Destiny 2 is a free to play, open world and multiplayer game developed and published by Bungie. Released on October 01st 2019 has received 625,616 reviews of which 497,891 were positive and 127,725 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 24,158 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free mmorpg games on Steam.
7.9
497,891
127,725
24,158
players
2. MapleStory
Join over 260 million players worldwide in MapleStory, the world’s biggest 2D MMORPG adventure! Play now for free. MapleStory is a mmorpg, 2d platformer and character customization game developed by Nexon Korea Corporation and published by Nexon America Inc.. Released on August 09th 2012 has received 14,187 reviews of which 8,882 were positive and 5,305 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 14,770, this mmorpg game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free mmorpg games on Steam.
6.2
8,882
5,305
14,770
players
3. MIR4
MIR4 is a free-to-play open world K-fantasy MMORPG that can be cross-played on both PC and mobile devices. MIR4 is full of action and features numerous large scale clan PVP battles. Join now and become a legend. MIR4 is a pve, mmorpg and pvp game developed by Wemade Next and published by Wemade. Released on August 25th 2021 has received 14,558 reviews of which 9,499 were positive and 5,059 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 13,272, this mmorpg game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free mmorpg games on Steam.
6.4
9,499
5,059
13,272
players
4. Lost Ark
Embark on an odyssey for the Lost Ark in a vast, vibrant world: explore new lands, seek out lost treasures, and test yourself in thrilling action combat in this action-packed free-to-play RPG. Lost Ark is a mmorpg, free to play and action rpg game developed by Smilegate RPG and published by Amazon Games. Released on February 11th 2022 has received 202,021 reviews of which 143,481 were positive and 58,540 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 12,936 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free mmorpg games on Steam.
7.1
143,481
58,540
12,936
players
5. IdleOn - The Idle RPG
Create your own heroes who keep fighting wherever you leave them! When you return, spend their loot on upgrades and powerful synergies — but don't expect an ending, as defeating each World Boss unlocks MORE content! IdleOn - The Idle RPG is a idler, pixel graphics and free to play game developed and published by Lavaflame2. Released on April 02nd 2021 has received 21,716 reviews of which 17,310 were positive and 4,406 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 12,129 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free mmorpg games on Steam.
7.8
17,310
4,406
12,129
players
6. 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. Attracting a solid base of 8,312 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free mmorpg games on Steam.
7.8
65,583
17,491
8,312
players
7. STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™
STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ is a free-to-play MMORPG that puts you at the center of your own story-driven saga. Play as a Jedi, Sith, Bounty Hunter, or one of many other iconic STAR WARS roles in the galaxy far, far away over three thousand years before the classic films. STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ is a free to play, multiplayer and mmorpg game developed by Broadsword and published by Electronic Arts. Released on July 21st 2020 has received 67,952 reviews of which 60,864 were positive and 7,088 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 6,355 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free mmorpg games on Steam.
8.8
60,864
7,088
6,355
players
8. STALCRAFT: X
STALCRAFT: X is the largest open-world online game in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Explore the world full of mutants and anomalies alone or with friends — unforgettable emotions guaranteed. STALCRAFT: X is a free to play, mmorpg and multiplayer game developed and published by EXBO. Released on December 09th 2022 has received 78,974 reviews of which 59,715 were positive and 19,259 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 6,045 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free mmorpg games on Steam.
7.5
59,715
19,259
6,045
players
9. Guild Wars 2
Guild Wars 2 is an award-winning online roleplaying game with fast-paced action combat, deep character customization, and no subscription fee required. Choose from an arsenal of professions and weapons, explore a vast open world, compete in PVP modes and more. Join over 16 million players now! Guild Wars 2 is a mmorpg, adventure and rpg game developed and published by ArenaNet®. Released on August 23rd 2022 has received 21,543 reviews of which 19,151 were positive and 2,392 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 3,635 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free mmorpg games on Steam.
8.7
19,151
2,392
3,635
players
10. Sky: Children of the Light
Sky: Children of the Light is a peaceful, award-winning MMO from the creators of Journey. Explore a beautifully-animated kingdom across seven realms and create enriching memories with other players in this delightful puzzle-adventure game. Sky: Children of the Light is a early access, cozy and multiplayer game developed and published by thatgamecompany. Released on April 10th 2024 has received 17,519 reviews of which 15,319 were positive and 2,200 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,741 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free mmorpg games on Steam.
8.6
15,319
2,200
2,741
players