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1. Nin Online
Fight and train with powerful Jutsu to rise through the ranks of your village in a ninja open-world MMORPG. Join over a hundred thousand players worldwide. Play now for free! Nin Online is a ninja, mmorpg and massively multiplayer game. Released on June 12th 2025 has received 1,453 reviews of which 1,121 were positive and 332 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played old school game, thanks to its 323 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.4
1,121
332
323
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2. RIFT
Dive into a world of epic adventure! Create your perfect hero thanks to a uniquely customizable class system. Collect, craft, and customize your gear. Go it alone or group up to challenge dungeons, raids, dynamic open-world content, and your fellow players. RIFT is a mmorpg, rpg and fantasy game. Released on March 01st 2011 has received 11,243 reviews of which 8,347 were positive and 2,896 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. While seeing 165 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among old school games based on player count.
7.3
8,347
2,896
165
players
3. Eterspire
Eterspire is a true free-to-play, cross-platform MMORPG where your skill and dedication define your progression! Play on PC and Mobile with crossplay, join a friendly and active community, discover new content updates every two weeks, and explore a massive world full of charming characters. Eterspire is a early access, mmorpg and action-adventure game. Released on September 15th 2025 has received 1,001 reviews of which 771 were positive and 230 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. While seeing 146 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among old school games based on player count.
7.4
771
230
146
players
4. Ashen Empires
Ashen Empires is a classic MMORPG set in the fantasy world of Dransik. Dransik has been besieged by the sinister forces of Talazar, preying on mortals. Play with your friends, battle your foes, complete quests, defeat powerful bosses, pursue tradeskills in a player-driven market. Play YOUR way! Ashen Empires is a rpg, mmorpg and old school game. Released on September 02nd 2022 has received 452 reviews of which 345 were positive and 107 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. With 107 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played old school games.
7.2
345
107
107
players
5. Bouncemasters
Launch a penguin across the globe! Whack, bounce, and soar through crazy obstacles in this fun physics-based arcade game, inspired by the legendary YetiSports! Escape the North Pole and find love - or just keep failing hilariously. Bouncemasters is a relaxing, sports and old school game. Released on September 29th 2025 has received 2,490 reviews of which 2,391 were positive and 99 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played old school games.
9.2
2,391
99
41
players
6. projectM Music Visualizer
Experience psychedelic and mesmerizing visuals by transforming music into equations that render into a limitless array of user-contributed visualizations. projectM Music Visualizer is a colorful, music and old school game. Released on July 26th 2020 has received 403 reviews of which 386 were positive and 17 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played old school games.
8.8
386
17
28
players
7. Moonring
A dark-fantasy, turn-based, retro-fusion of classic turn-based RPGs and roguelikes, all presented with a unique neon aesthetic. Moonring is a rpg, retro and dark fantasy game. Released on September 28th 2023 has received 2,390 reviews of which 2,294 were positive and 96 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played old school games.
9.2
2,294
96
11
players
8. AQtion
Get ready for intense, skill-based FPS action with AQtion! Featuring the best of Action Quake 2, enjoy fast-paced combat, realistic weapons, and thrilling multiplayer battles. Dominate the arena now on Steam! AQtion is a old school, action and fps game. Released on June 01st 2022 has received 449 reviews of which 355 were positive and 94 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played old school games.
7.4
355
94
7
players
9. Slay Together: Fantasy MMORPG
Join thousands of players in Slay Together, an action-packed MMORPG! Engage in thrilling battles, delve into dungeons with friends, and master diverse crafts like forging, woodworking, tailoring, and more! Slay Together: Fantasy MMORPG is a fantasy, character customization and co-op game. Released on January 31st 2019 has received 526 reviews of which 360 were positive and 166 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played old school games.
6.6
360
166
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