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10 seriously great MMORPGs
MMORPGs bring huge numbers of people into one world to adventure together, form parties to take down bosses and make memories with a guild. We gathered seriously great MMORPGs, from long-loved classics to the latest big releases. Perfect if you're looking for 'your game' to stick with for the long haul. · Updated 2026-10-20
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1 · Fantasy MMORPG
FINAL FANTASY XIV
You can enjoy an epic story worthy of the Final Fantasy series in MMORPG form, which is why it's often singled out as the go-to MMO for story.
2 · Fantasy MMORPG
World of Warcraft
The world of Azeroth, going strong for more than 20 years, and the game that set the standard for the MMORPG genre.
3 · Isometric action MMORPG
Lost Ark
A big-budget Korean MMORPG loved for the satisfying feel of its isometric hack-and-slash and its strategy-driven raids.
4 · Open-world action MMORPG
Black Desert
An open-world MMORPG that has it all: photorealistic graphics, non-target action combat and life-skill content.
5 · Fantasy MMORPG
Guild Wars 2
An action-combat MMORPG with no monthly subscription, made appealing by dynamic events everyone joins in on together.
6 · Fantasy MMORPG
The Elder Scrolls Online
An MMORPG where you adventure with others across all of Tamriel, the Elder Scrolls world famous from Skyrim.
7 · Retro fantasy MMORPG
Old School RuneScape
A retro MMORPG based on RuneScape as it was in 2007, offering simple but highly addictive progression.
8 · 2D side-scrolling MMORPG
MapleStory
A side-scrolling MMORPG that's been a household name in Korea for more than 20 years, with cute graphics and a wide variety of classes.
9 · Open-world MMORPG
THRONE AND LIBERTY
An MMORPG where you transform into animals to fly and swim and wage large-scale battles in an open world with changing weather and day-night cycles.
10 · Sandbox MMORPG
Albion Online
A sandbox MMORPG with tremendous freedom, where an economy runs on player-made gear and what you wear is your class.