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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Cyberdimension Neptunia: 4 Goddesses Online In this hack 'n' slash adventure co-developed with Tamsoft and Compile Heart, the 4 Goddesses enter an online fantasy game inspired by... themselves! Choose from 12 characters with unique playstyles and skills to fight in realtime brawls, customize with accessories, and play online with others!

Price -85% 3.77€
Rating 8.4
Release 27 Feb 2018
Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet Experience an original story where you are the protagonist in the world of Gun Gale Online. Create your own avatar and explore devastated lands while experiencing exciting third person shooting in this action RPG.

Price -87% 5.45€
Rating 7.8
Release 23 Feb 2018
Dead Maze Dead Maze is a 2D MMO game set in a destroyed contemporary world, filled with zombies. Explore the world, scavenge and craft as many items as possible, to survive the hostile environment and upgrade your gear and camp as you go.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.3
Release 13 Feb 2018
Closers Closers is an episodic anime action RPG bursting with spectacular battles and steeped in an epic storyline. Choose your Closer, gather your friends or dive in solo, and use your amazing powers to protect Earth, in mankind’s desperate battle against horrific monsters from another dimension!

Price Free to play
Rating 7.1
Release 06 Feb 2018
Bit Heroes Quest Collect and craft thousands of pieces of loot to increase your power. Build your team by capturing monsters and bosses to fight at your side in old school, turn-based combat. Prove you’re the mightiest hero in the land by competing in the PvP arena, Raids, and weekly events for awesome prizes!

Price Free to play
Rating 7.8
Release 13 Dec 2017
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!

Price Free to play
Rating 8.2
Release 16 Nov 2017
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!

Price Free to play
Rating 7.1
Release 02 Nov 2017
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…

Price -97% 1.98€
Rating 7.7
Release 27 Oct 2017
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.

Price Free to play
Rating 6.5
Release 23 Oct 2017
Urban Rivals Urban Rivals World - for fans and new players! Come to fight and stay for the collection!

Price Free to play
Rating 6.4
Release 18 Oct 2017
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.

Price Free to play
Rating 6.2
Release 15 Oct 2017
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.

Price Free to play
Rating 6.9
Release 18 Sep 2017
Accel World VS. Sword Art Online Deluxe Edition Svart Alfheim and the Accelerated World have begun to merge. In the midst of the chaos, Yui has gone missing. Kirito must challenge the Seven Kings of pure color from the Accelerated World to gain access to her location.

Price -99% 0.89€
Rating 7.1
Release 12 Sep 2017
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!

Price Free to play
Rating 6.4
Release 07 Sep 2017
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.

Price -97% 1.04€
Rating 7.1
Release 29 Aug 2017
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.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.6
Release 28 Aug 2017
Gangs of Space Gangs of Space is a massively-multiplayer Rogue Shmup where Gangs of players compete for the conquest of the galaxy.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.2
Release 10 Aug 2017
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.

Price Free to play
Rating 6.6
Release 31 Jul 2017
Orake Classic Orake Classic is an old school, 2D tile-based ORPG featuring a variety of skills, monsters, bosses, quests, and extensive lands to explore.

Price Free to play
Rating 6.8
Release 16 Jun 2017
Pixel Worlds: MMO Sandbox Award winning indie game studio Kukouri welcomes you to our multiplatform MMO sandbox: Pixel Worlds! (” Best Indie Game Developer ” Global Mobile Game Awards 2019) Play free with friends, create your own worlds and stories. Fight off the enemies and get awesome items in this award winning indie MMO!

Price Free to play
Rating 7.3
Release 08 Jun 2017
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!

Price 9.99€
Rating 7.3
Release 24 May 2017
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.

Price 19.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 22 May 2017
Evil Tag Four teenagers have to pass the rite of student initiation. To do this, they must read a spell from the ancient book in the basement of the abandoned house and spend a night there. They thought it would be fun...

Price 0.99€
Rating 6.5
Release 07 Apr 2017
Therian Saga Therian Saga is a MMORPG that tries to stand out of the crowd by offering a compelling storytelling surrounded by a massive mathematical set of rules that define the world your hero will evolve in. It could be said that it borrows elements from old-time MUD games, strategy games and even tabletops RPG.

Price Free to play
Rating 6.8
Release 27 Mar 2017

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 15th 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 25,856 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.9
497,891
127,725

25,856
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 mmorpg 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 mmorpg games based on player count.
7.3
64,416
22,503

15,215
players

4. 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 14,748 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played mmorpg games.
8.1
125,497
28,616

14,748
players

5. 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 13,736 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played mmorpg games.
7.1
143,481
58,540

13,736
players

6. 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 13,698 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played mmorpg games.
7.0
118,511
50,510

13,698
players

7. 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 13,140 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played mmorpg games.
6.4
9,499
5,059

13,140
players

8. 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 12,152 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played mmorpg games.
7.8
17,310
4,406

12,152
players

9. 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 #9 spot among the most played mmorpg games.
7.8
65,583
17,491

8,937
players

10. 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. With 7,162 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played mmorpg games.
8.8
60,864
7,088

7,162
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 15th 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€ 45.27€

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 15th 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 25,856 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

25,856
players

2. 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. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 13,736, this mmorpg game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free mmorpg games on Steam.
7.1
143,481
58,540

13,736
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 13,140, this mmorpg game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free mmorpg games on Steam.
6.4
9,499
5,059

13,140
players

4. 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 12,152 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free mmorpg games on Steam.
7.8
17,310
4,406

12,152
players

5. 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 8,937 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free mmorpg games on Steam.
7.8
65,583
17,491

8,937
players

6. 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 7,162 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free mmorpg games on Steam.
8.8
60,864
7,088

7,162
players

7. 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 6,371 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free mmorpg games on Steam.
7.5
59,715
19,259

6,371
players

8. 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 4,083 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free mmorpg games on Steam.
8.7
19,151
2,392

4,083
players

9. 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 2,863 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free mmorpg games on Steam.
8.6
15,319
2,200

2,863
players

10. 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. Attracting a solid base of 2,534 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free mmorpg games on Steam.
8.1
20,941
4,397

2,534
players