For those who are a fan of leveling up, boosting attributes and switching items, we've made a definitive list of the best MMORPG games on all gaming platforms below. We've tried to keep the list as varied as possible in terms of themes, whether they're playable on weak PCs or whether they're free. Check out!
Attention: We strictly adhere to the concept of "massively multiplayer" and only select games where it is possible to interact with multiple players at the same time. For this reason, games like Monster Hunter World, Path of Exile, Diablo, Destiny 2 and Dauntless were left out, as these are limited to small groups of players.
1. World of Warcraft
- Release year: 2004
- Platforms: PC
Probably the most successful MMORPG in history, World of Warcraft may not be the phenomenon it once was, but it's still unbeatable in every aspect of the genre. With an extremely rich and immersive universe, the game continues to receive expansions with new stories, areas, classes, skills, items, etc. To date, no MMORPG has managed to offer such vast content as WoW, which has around 24.000 quests, more than 3.000 achievements and hundreds of bosses, various PVP modes, etc. Unsurpassed!
2.The Elder Scrolls Online
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One e Google Stadia
The Elder Scrolls Online is an MMORPG from the famous The Elder Scrolls franchise. The game's events are more or less connected with the story of the single-player titles, but the entire setting, NPCs, skills, etc. are very familiar to fans of the series. Here it is possible to play with 10 races and 6 different classes. As usual in the genre, the gameplay is divided into main and side quests and is also very focused on exploring the vast open world.
3. Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 e Xbox One
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn is a 0 recreated version of the original Final Fantasy XIV. The game fixed all the problems that made its predecessor a failure and offers an MMORPG worthy of carrying the name of the Final Fantasy franchise. Overall, the game does not innovate in any aspect and has all the typical elements of the genre such as races, classes, levels, talents, abilities, instances, etc.
4.Rift
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: PC
- Free!
Created to be a direct competitor to World of Warcraft, Rift has great graphics and offers a very high level of character customization. Although the game only has 6 races, you can choose from many classes, each with hundreds of skills and talents that you can customize in countless ways. The game is also very cooperatively oriented between players, with many instances, raids, and other bosses that require multiple players to defeat.
5. Ragnarok Online
- Release year: 2002
- Platforms: PC
- Free!
One of the great classics of the early 2000s in our country, Ragnarok is still alive today. The game that captivated millions of players with its minimalist anime-style visual identity has dozens of classes and thousands of items for you to customize your characters. Among so many outstanding features, Ragnarok's main differential is the very well structured economy that ends up influencing several areas of the game such as instances and PVP.
6. Warm
- Release year: 1997
- Platforms: PC (browser)
- Free!
One of the great phenomena, Tibia is among the most famous MMORPGs in our country and in the world. Created when fast internet was for few, the game may not be as well known by new players but it still maintains a good active and loyal community. As a main differential, Tibia has an insanely extensive content, with countless secrets to be discovered, with no maximum level limit!
7. Lineage 2
- Release year: 2003
- Platforms: PC
Lineage 2 was another phenomenon of the 2000s. The game drew a lot of attention due to the very advanced graphics for the time, in addition to the amount of mechanics and classes available (about 40). Unfortunately, the game lagged behind others at the time that continued to evolve and add content.
8. Albion Online
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: PC, Android e iOS
- Free!
Albion Online is an MMORPG with a different approach. Here there are no classes to choose from and all your character's characteristics revolve around the equipment used. Instead of experience, players earn Fame points that can be used to purchase new equipment. Generally. the game is much simpler than most MMORPG's, but still very addictive.
9. Black Desert Online
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One e Xbox Series X
Black Desert is an MMORPG that deserves more attention than it currently receives. The game has top-notch graphics and a very innovative combat system for the genre. Here it is necessary to aim skills manually just like in shooting games. This mechanic alone adds to the game a dimension rarely seen in roleplaying games. The game also has a very strong sandbox aspect and it is possible to spend time with numerous activities such as fishing, trading, taking care of the house, etc. Another big difference is that Black Desert has something expected for many years within the MMORPG genre: combats on top of mounts!
10. Never-winter
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One
- Free!
Based on Dungeons & Dragons, Neverwinter is one of the best free MMORPGs today. It also borrows several elements from Diablo and offers very fluid gameplay and an immersive narrative. Combat has more action than most games in the genre, with a strong focus on dungeons.
11. Guild Wars 2
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: PC
- Free!
Guild Wars 2 is the most famous game in the Guild Wars trilogy. With very advanced graphics for the time (released in 2022), the game is not far behind more current titles of the genre. With PVE, PVP, quests, guild system and much more, the game still maintains a large active community.
12. The Lord of the Rings Online
- Release year: 2007
- Platforms: PC
- Free!
The Lord of the Rings Online is the official RPG of the Lord of the Rings. Inserting you in Middle-earth, the game has the main races found in Tolkien's books and movies, in addition to several classes and professions. Here you can visit and explore key locations in history such as Mines of Moria, the Shire, Lothlorien and much more. The game also has a PVP mode where you can play as a servant of Sauron, as well as several bosses that require real raids to defeat.
13. Start Wars: The Old Republic
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: PC
- Free!
Star Wars: The Old Republic is an MMORPG based entirely on the Star Wars phenomenon. With a vast open world, here players will find all the elements already known by fans of the franchise. It is necessary to choose to be a member of the Galactic Republic or the Sith Empire, and each player's path develops according to their actions within the game. The game's classes are not the same as those found in the titles, and it's possible to customize your character in different ways, without having to limit him to attacking from afar, up close, defending, etc. A great MMORPG for weak PC!
14. Dungeons and Dragons Online
- Release year: 2006
- Platforms: PC
- Free!
The online version of the world's most famous tabletop RPG. Dungeons and Dragons Online lives up to its name. With dozens of classes available and the possibility to customize every detail of your character, the game has a great focus on the narrative of the world and does a beautiful job fitting each of the quests into this story. The interface is very similar to World of Warcraft, and the fights are also very similar.
15.ARK: Survival Evolved
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch e Android
ARK: Survival Evolved is an MMORPG totally focused on the survival aspect. Here we wake up totally naked on an island inhabited by dinosaurs and full of cutting-edge technologies. The game combines all elements of both genres very well, requiring you to collect resources to build tools and shelter, while leveling up to improve your character's attributes.
16. Tree of Savior
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: PC
- Free!
Tree of Savior is an MMORPG very similar to Ragnarok, but much more worked and with more content. The graphics follow exactly the same style, with 2D scenarios and anime-style characters. Gameplay is also similar, with the mouse being used to move the character while skills are used on the keyboard. The content, however, is worthy of World of Warcraft, with countless quests, dungeons, loot and endless character customization options, making it almost impossible to find someone with the same build.
17.EVE Online
- Release year: 2003
- Platforms: PC
- Free!
EVE Online is a science fiction-themed MMORPG. Instead of a character, here we control a spaceship and, as in any other game of the genre, we need to evolve to improve its attributes and acquire new equipment. The open world is actually an "open universe", and it is possible to travel between galaxies, go through wormholes, visit space stations, etc. The game also has several mechanics of PVE, PVE and other activities to level up like mining, piracy, trading, etc.
18. Trove
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One e Android
- Free!
Trove is an MMORPG that combines several elements of Minecraft, especially the graphics. The game also has a vast open world and an absurd number of character customization options. Strongly encouraging player interaction, many quests and dungeons can only be done as a group, and much of the open world exploration is also only feasible with the help of other players.
21. Blade & Soul
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: PC
- Free!
Blade & Soul is an MMORPG from the same developer as Linege II, Guild Wars, Aion, etc. The game follows a Korean anime-style visual identity and the graphics are top notch. With all the elements you would expect from a good RPG, Blade & Soul stands out with its action-packed combats that involve a lot of martial arts blows, and that follow a mechanics of combos similar to fighting games.
22. Aion: The Tower of Eternity
- Release year: 2009
- Platforms: PC, Android e iOS
- Free!
Aion is an RPG extremely similar to World of Warcraft, visually speaking. With very well designed scenarios and characters, the game fills our eyes with eye-catching and detailed visual effects. Its great differential in relation to most games of the genre is the possibility of exploring the vast open world through the air, whether flying with your character or through winged mounts.
23. Runescape 3
- Release year: 2001
- Platforms: PC (browser)
- Free!
Runescape 3 is actually a content pack inserted into the original game, the famous Runescape. Currently, Runescape runs directly in browsers and is a great option for those with a weak PC but still looking for a game rich in mechanics and content. In addition to defeating monsters, leveling up and leveling up talents, here you can also improve your skills in fishing, mining, woodcutting, attack, defense, etc.
24. Maintenance
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: PC
- Free!
Wartune is a strategy MMORPG, both real-time and turn-based. In real time we can build and improve structures, farm materials and manage your empire in the best style of Age of Empires, Clash of Clans, etc. The combats follow the classic turn system of some RPG games. Even in the midst of so much, in Wartune you still need to choose your class, level up your attributes and everything else.
25. Aura Kingdom
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: PC, Android e iOS
- Free!
Aura Kingdom is an MMORPG that looks more like a playable anime. The game has 16 classes ranging from ninjas to wizards and a very well written story. Regarding the combats, the game is a bit repetitive and does not require great skills.
26. Crystal Saga
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: PC (browser)
- Free!
Crystal Saga is a browser MMORPG that looks a lot like Ragnarok, from the same minimalist, anime-inspired graphics style to perspective, skill animations, avatars, monsters, etc. Of course, being a browser game, it is much lighter and with less content. However, the game has a well done quest system, similar to much better games, which ends up differentiating it from Ragnarok.
27. Adventure Quest 3D
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: PC, Android e iOS
- Free!
Adventure Quest 3D is more of an MMO visually similar to WoW. With various classes, events, open world, pets, PvP and more, the game doesn't innovate much in gameplay, but it stands out from other games with its cross-play support that allows PC and mobile players to play together.
28. SAO’s Legend
- Release year:
- Platforms: PC (browser)
- Free!
SAO's Legend is an action MMORPG based on the Sword Art Online anime. The game's classes and characters are taken directly from the anime, as well as the story arcs are inspired by the animation sagas.
The gameplay is simple and the graphics are decent. Visually, the game is very similar to Ragnarok but without the cartoonish style, and has more exaggerated visual effects during combat. In addition, the game also has all the basic elements of the genre such as dungeons, guilds, mounts, daily events, etc.
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