This is a selected list of massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs).
MMORPGs are large multi-user games that take place in perpetual online worlds with a great number of other players. In most MMORPGs each player controls an avatar that interacts with other players, completes tasks to gain experience, and acquires items. MMORPGs use a wide range of business models, from free of charge, free with microtransactions, advertise funded, to various kinds of payment plans. Most early MMORPGs were text-based and web browser-based, later 2D, isometric, side-scrolling and 3D games emerged, including on video game consoles and mobile phones.
Title Status Graphics Setting Business model Launched Closed Distribution NotesThe 4th Coming 2D (isometric) Fantasy Free-to-play 1999 Steam Now known as T4C v2AdventureQuest 3D 3D Medieval fantasy Free-to-play 2016 Android, iOS SteamAdventureQuest Worlds 2D Medieval fantasy Freemium 2008 Browser-based Age of Conan 3D Fantasy Free-to-play 2008 This game features a combo based combat system. Age of Wulin 3D Martial Arts, Wuxia (fantasy) Freemium 2013 Set in ancient China AIKA Online 3D Medieval fantasy Free-to-play 2009 Aion 3D Fantasy Free-to-play 2008 Albion Online 3D Isometric Medieval fantasy Free-to-play with optional subscription model 2017 SteamAllods Online 3D Fantasy Freemium 2010SteamAnarchy Online 3D Science fiction Freemium 2001 Angels Online 2D Fantasy Freemium 2006 Downloadable client (Windows only)ArcheAge 3D Fantasy Freemium 2013 2024 Open-sandbox player built world, large-scale crafting interactions (building own ship to sail with, etc.)Argentum Online2DMedieval fantasyFree-to-play1999Ashen Empires 2D (isometric) Fantasy Freemium 2002 Housing, Guilds, 3 Expansions, Downloadable client (Windows only)Asheron's Call 3D Fantasy Pay-to-play 1999 2017 Has player housingAsheron's Call 2 3D Fantasy Pay-to-play 2002 2005,2017 Ashes of Creation3DFantasyPay-to-playTBARemoved from sale on Steam after the development studio closed.Astonia III 2D Fantasy Free-to-play 2001 Originally pay-to-play until 2014 when the official servers shut down and the creator released the source code; thus, multiple fan-made communities emerged.Atlantica Online 3D Fantasy Free-to-play 2008 Turn-based strategyAtriarch3DScience fictionUnknownN/AAura Kingdom 3D Fantasy Free-to-play 2014 Battle of the Immortals 3D Fantasy Free-to-play 2010 2018 Battle of the Immortals features an expansive pet system, a mount upgrade system, and six playable classes.Battlestar Galactica Online 3D Science fiction Free-to-play 2011 2019 Browser-based, Battlestar Galactica licenseBlack Desert Online 3D Medieval fantasy Freemium (Asia), Buy-to-play (EU/NA) 2014 (Korea)2016 (EU/NA) Steam Open-sandbox player built world - Manual aim action combatBlade & Soul 3D Fantasy, martial arts Freemium 2012 Manual aim action combat (within melee/short ranged combat) Blood Wars Text-based Post-apocalyptic Free-to-play 2006 BrowserBoundless 3D Space fantasy Buy-to-play (EU/NA) 2018 Steam Open-sandbox player built worlds, crafting, gear forging, portals, meteors, mining, planet rentals.Cabal Online 3D Fantasy Free-to-play 2005 Camelot Unchained 3D Fantasy, Mythology (Arthurian)(Celtic)(Norse) Pay-to-play 2020 Champions of Regnum 3D Medieval fantasy Freemium 2007 Originally Regnum OnlineChampions Online 3D Superheroes Freemium 2009 City of Heroes 3D Superheroes Freemium 2004 2012 Formerly pay-to-playCity of Villains 3D Superheroes Freemium 2005 2012 Clan Lord 2D Fantasy Pay for account; free-to-play 1998 Downloadable client for Windows & MacCrimeCraft 3D Crime Free-to-play 2009 2017 Standalone & Steam Clone Wars Adventures 3D Sci-fi Free-to-play 2010 2014 Star WarsDark Age of Camelot 3D Mythology (Arthurian, Celtic, and Norse) Pay-to-play; Free-to-play (2019) 2001 Dark Ages 2D Mythology (Celtic) Pay for account; free-to-play 1999 Dark and Light 3D Fantasy Pay-to-play 2006 2008 Darkeden 2D Horror Freemium 2002 2018 (West) Standalone & Steam Western servers closed in 2018, still running in South Korea.Darkfall 3D Fantasy Pay-to-play 2009 2012 Independent development continues as Darkfall: New Dawn and Rise of Agon.Darkfall Unholy Wars 3D Medieval fantasy Pay-to-play 2013 2016 DarkSpace 3D Science fiction Free-to-play 2001 Open sourceDC Universe Online 3D Superheroes Freemium 2011 Base game is free-to-play with restrictionsDead Frontier 3D Horror Freemium 2008 Pay for extras, Browser-basedDefiance 3D Post-apocalyptic Free-to-play 2013 2021 Tie-in to the Syfy show of the same nameDigimon Battle Online 3D Fantasy Freemium 2002 Western servers closed in 2013. Western servers re-opened in 2022.Digimon Masters 3D Fantasy Freemium 2009 SteamDofus 2D (isometric) Fantasy Freemium 2004 Downloadable client (Windows, Mac, Linux)Tactical combat Domain of Heroes Text-based Fantasy Free-to-play 2008 2017Dragon Ball Online 3D Fantasy Free-to-play 2010 2013 Downloadable client (Windows, Mac, Linux)Tactical combatDragon Nest 3D Fantasy Freemium 2010 Manual aim action combatDragon Oath 3D Mythology (Chinese) Free-to-play 2007 Based on the novel Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils by Jin YongDragon Quest X Online 3D Fantasy Pay-to-play 2012 Multiplatform: Wii, Wii UDragon Saga 3D Fantasy Freemium 2009 Re-branded from "Dragonica" in 2010.Dragon's Prophet 3D Fantasy Free-to-play 2013 2015 (US)2020 (EU)2020 (Taiwan) Capture, train and ride dragons, fight with themDrakensang Online 3D Fantasy Freemium 2012 Uses downloadable client and launcherDungeons & Dragons Online 3D Fantasy Freemium 2006 SteamD&D 3.5 Edition rulesetDynasty Warriors Online 3D Historical fantasy (China), martial arts Free-to-play 2006 2014 Hack and slashEarth and Beyond 3D Science fiction Pay-to-play 2002 2004 Space vehicle piloting, trading, levelingEcho of Soul 3D Fantasy Free-to-play 2013 Eden Eternal 3D Fantasy Free-to-play 2010 2021 The Elder Scrolls Online 3D Medieval fantasy Buy-to-play with optional subscription model 2014 Steam Manual aim action combat. Formerly a subscription based, but changed to buy-to-play on 2015-03-17.Elsword 2D (isometric) Fantasy Free-to-play 2007 Potential sequel to GCEmber Sword 3D Science fiction Free-to-play, play-to-earn 2024 (Early access) 2025 Standalone & Browser Servers shut down in May 2025.Emil Chronicle Online 3D Fantasy Freemium 2005 2010 Empire of Sports 3D Modern sports Free-to-play 2008 2016 Sports-basedEmpire & State 2D Science fiction Free-to-play 2011 Browser-based political strategy MMORPGEntropia Universe 3D Science fiction Free-to-play 2003 eRepublik Text-based Real world simulation Free-to-play 2008 Browser Ether Saga Odyssey 3DFantasy (Chinese)Free-to-play20092016Standalone LauncherEVE Online 3D Science fiction Freemium 2003 Steam Space vehicle piloting, trading, and business managementEverQuest 3D Fantasy Freemium 1999 Steam Formerly pay-to-playEverQuest II 3D Fantasy Freemium 2004 Steam Sequel to EverQuestElyon (video game) 3D Fantasy F2P 2021 2022Steam/Launcher Similar to Tera, Manual Action CombatFace of Mankind 3D Science fiction Freemium 2009 2015 Fighting Legends Online 3D Fantasy Freemium 2001 Fallen Earth 3D Post-apocalyptic Freemium 2009 2019 Fantage 2D Fantasy Freemium 2008 2018 Browser-basedFantasy Earth Zero 3D Fantasy Free-to-play 2006 2020 50vs50 PvP-oriented gameplayFantasy Westward Journey 2D Fantasy (Chinese) Free-to-play 2004 Inspired by Journey to the WestFiesta Online 3D Fantasy Free-to-play 2007 Publisher: GamigoFinal Fantasy XI 3D Fantasy Pay-to-play 2002 Final Fantasy XIV (original) 3D Fantasy Pay-to-play 2010 2012 Final Fantasy XIV (A Realm Reborn) 3D Fantasy Freemium with an optional subscription 2013 Standalone & Steam Relaunch of Final Fantasy XIV. Now known as Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail with the latest expansion. Has a free trial up to level 80 with the Heavensword Stormblood and Shadowbingers expansion that have no restriction on playtime.Firefall 3D Science fiction Free-to-play 2014 2017 First-person/third-person shooterFlyff 3D Fantasy Freemium 2005 Fragoria 3D Fantasy Freemium 2011 Browser-basedFree Realms 3D Fantasy Free-to-play 2009 2014 Gekkeiju Online 3D Medieval fantasy Free-to-play 2003 2020 Anime-based. New version in 2010 with ""Occulus Rift"" support GemStone IV Text-based Fantasy, MUD Freemium 1988-04(2003-11) Browser Evolved from GemStone (1988) through development and renaming. Pay-to-play, with free-to-play option since March 2015.GodsWar Online 3D Mythology (Greek) Free-to-play 2009 Granado Espada 3D Historical fantasy (Age of Exploration) Pay-to-play 2007 Grand Chase 2D Fantasy Free-to-play 2003, 2021 (Relaunch) 2015 Launcher (original run), Steam (relaunch) Client download required. Relaunched on Steam as "Grand Chase: Classic"Guild Wars 3D Fantasy Buy-to-play 2005 SteamGuild Wars 2 3D Fantasy Free-to-play / Buy-to-play 2012 Launcher & Steam Open world, fantasy, instances, Manual aim action combat (guided, optional); became free to play, 4 expansions, Sequel to Guild WarsHello Kitty Online 3D Cartoon Free-to-play 2009 2017 Client download required.Hero Online 3D Mythology (Chinese) Free-to-play 2006 Hypixel SkyBlock 3DFantasyFree-to-play2019Played on the Hypixel Minecraft server.Illyriad 2D Fantasy Free-to-play 2011 Browser BasedInfantry Online 2D Science fiction Free-to-play 1999 Shut down 2012, relaunched by community.Istaria: Chronicles of the Gifted 3D Fantasy Free-to-play / Pay-to-play 2003 Name changed from HorizonsJade Dynasty 3D Fantasy, martial arts Freemium 2008 2018 Last expansion in 2013Knight Online 3D Fantasy Free-to-play 2004 SteamLaTale 2D (side-scrolling) Fantasy Freemium 2009 The Legend of Ares 3D Fantasy Free-to-play 2007 2009 The Legend of Mir 2 2D (sprite-based) Fantasy Free-to-play 2001 European and North American servers closed 2009 and 2012.The Legend of Mir 3 2D (sprite-based) Fantasy Pay-to-play 2004 2012 Sequel to The Legend of Mir 2Lineage 2D (sprite-based) Fantasy Pay-to-play 1998 North American servers shut down on 2011-06-29.Lineage II 3D Fantasy Freemium 2003 Sequel to Lineage, formerly pay-to-play until the 2011 expansionThe Lord of the Rings Online 3D Fantasy Freemium 2007 Standalone & Steam Formerly pay-to-playLost Ark 3D Isometric Medieval fantasy Free-to-play with optional subscription model 2019 (Korea)2022 (Global) SteamLove 3D Fantasy Free-to-play 2010 BuilderMabinogi 3D Fantasy, mythology (Welsh) Free-to-play 2004 SteamMapleStory 2D (side-scrolling) Fantasy Free-to-play 2003 LauncherSteam (GMS only) MapleStory 2 3DFantasyFree-to-play20152020 (Global, Japan), 2022 (China), 2025 (Korea)Sequel to MapleStoryMarvel Heroes 3D Superheroes Free-to-play 2013 2017 Master of Epic 3D Fantasy Free-to-play 2005 Has not been released outside of JapanThe Matrix Online 3D Science fiction Pay-to-play 2005 2009 Meridian 59 2.5D Fantasy Free-to-play 1996 Formerly pay-to-playMetin2 3D Fantasy Freemium 2004 Publisher: GameforgeMinions of Mirth 3D Fantasy Freemium 2005 2017 MonsterMMORPG 2D Fantasy Free-to-play 2009 Browser-basedMortal Online 3D Fantasy Free-to-play 2010 Steam Formerly pay-to-playMortal Online 2 3D Fantasy Pay-to-play 2022 Steam MU Online 3D Medieval fantasy Free-to-play 2001 (Korea) 2003 (Global) BrowserDownloable client (only Windows)Myst Online: Uru Live 3D Ancient fantasy Free-to-play 2007 Online version of Uru: Ages Beyond Myst; Open source; formerly pay-to-play; multiplayer adventure game; customizable homeworld; development led by the game's communityMythos 3D Fantasy Free-to-play 2011 2014 Neocron 3D Cyberpunk Free-to-play 2002 2026 (Relaunch) StandaloneFPS-style gameplayNeocron 2: Beyond Dome of York 3D Cyberpunk Free-to-play 2004 2016