Software:List of free massively multiplayer online games

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This is a selected list of notable massively multiplayer online games which are free-to-play in some form without ever requiring a subscription or other payment. These are commonly MMORPGs or MMOFPSs, but could be of any genre.

Free play

These MMOGs provide client software free of charge and allow users to play the game without requiring payment. The games' expenses are typically funded by sponsors or through donations (which have no effect in the game itself).

Developer(s) Release date Platform(s) Genre Synopsis Type
Allegiance Microsoft Research 2000-03-16 March 16, 2000


Windows Space Sim/RTS Hybrid 3D Space Combat with teamwork and RTS elements 3D
Astonia III Intent Software/open source 2001-12-31 December 31, 2001


Windows, Linux Fantasy MMORPG MMORPG with an isometric view, originally was pay-to-play from 2001 until 2014 when the official servers shut down and the creator released the source code; thus, creating free-to-play fan-made communities. 2D
Astro Battle Lava Lord Games 2004-12-31 December 31, 2004


Windows, Linux Multi-directional shooter Overhead multi-directional shoot-em-up where players design their own ships 2D
Crossfire n/a 1992-01-01 1992


Multi-platform, including Windows, OS X, Linux and others. Medieval fantasy MMORPG Open source cross between NetHack and Gauntlet. 2D
Gekkeiju Online Coolhouse Productions 2003 2003


Windows Medieval fantasy MMORPG Players control an anime like character in a medieval fantasy world. 3D
Infantry Online Harmless Games LLC
Sony Online Entertainment
1999-01-01 1999


Windows Action Players take the role of soldiers on an isometric battleground and fight in a variety of gametypes. 2.5D
Meridian 59 Archetype Interactive (original)
Near Death Studios (current)
1995-12-15 December 15, 1995


Windows Role playing Play as an adventurer in a medieval sword-and-sorcery world alongside other adventurers 3D
Myst Online Cyan Worlds 2010-02-08 February 8, 2010
(first release 2003-11-11 November 11, 2003

)

Windows Adventure MMORPG Players explore different worlds, uncover clues and solve puzzles together 3D
Omerta Omerta Game Limited 2003-09-26 September 26, 2003


Browser-based MMORPG, Mafia Text
PlaneShift Atomic Blue 2016 (first release 2003-01-01 2003

)

Windows, OS X, Linux Medieval fantasy MMORPG An open source, fantasy MMORPG with strong emphasis on roleplaying. 3D
SubSpace Burst, Virgin Interactive, fan community 1997-11-30 November 30, 1997


Windows Action Players fly, fight and play a variety of games with spaceships. 2D
Terra Kaon Interactive (original)
Terra Outlands (current)
1997-06-01 June 1997


Windows Action Play as a vehicle operator in a 24/7 3D virtual world individual or clan based battle game 3D
Underlight Lyra Studios 1998-03-01 March 1998


Windows Medieval fantasy MMORPG Play as a dreamer in the city of dreams, in a unique role-playing environment (in-character at all times). The game features live action FPS combat, an advancement system where players write quests for other players, and a unique faction system with fixed houses that are player run. 3D
Urban Dead Kevan Davis 2005-07-03 July 3, 2005


Browser-based Survival horror Play as a human or a zombie trying to survive in the undead-infested city of Malton. Text
Virtual Air Traffic Simulation Network
(VATSIM)
n/a 2001-07-01 July 2001


n/a Flight simulation Uses existing flight simulation software with custom plug-ins, players may interact with the network as either pilots or air traffic controllers.
Wyvern Steve Yegge, Cabochon, Inc. 2001-01-04 February 4, 2001


Windows, OS X, Linux Fantasy MMORPG Crossfire and NetHack inspired game where players take on the mantle of adventurer and battle monsters in their quest. 2D

Free play with advertising

These MMOGs are free to play. They are funded through advertising, either in-game or through pop-ups.

Developer(s) Release date Platform(s) Genre Synopsis Type
Agar.io Zeach April 28, 2015 Browser-based Action Thousands of Cells compete for survival. Eat or be eaten. Web
Anarchy Online Funcom 2001-06-27 June 27, 2001


Windows MMORPG, Science-fiction Two factions fight for control of a distant desert planet. 3D
Jennifer Government: NationStates Max Barry 2002-11-13 November 13, 2002


Browser-based Government simulation game Players build nations and run them according to their political ideals. Web
Slither.io Steve Howse 2016-03-25 March 25, 2016


Browser-based Casual Hundreds of worms in the same area eat dots to get bigger without running into each other's tails. Web

Free play with micro-transactions

These MMOGs are free to play, but players may optionally purchase in-game items or currency.

Key
Active Servers are currently available
Closed Servers have been discontinued
Unknown Server status is unknown
Developer(s) Release date Platform(s) Genre Payment Synopsis Type Status
Age of Empires Online Microsoft Game Studios 2011-08-16 August 16, 2011


Windows MMORTS Free play with in-game currency and items that can be purchased from a shop or earned through gameplay Gameplay from the Age of Empires series offering online MMO features. 3D Closed July 1, 2014
Age of Wulin Suzhou Snail Electronic Co., Ltd. 2013-10-04 April 10, 2013


Windows MMORPG Chinese fantasy martial arts PvP game with persistent characters. 3D Active
Albion Online Sandbox Interactive July 17, 2017 Windows, OS X, Linux, iOS, Android MMORPG Albion online offers a selection of "Starter Packs" which grant players access to the game and offer a varying amount of gold to get started. Once a player purchases any of the starter packs, they will be granted open-ended access to the game with no extra mandatory fees. 3D Active
Allods Online Astrum Nival 2010-02-16 February 16, 2010


Windows MMORPG Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Traditional 3D fantasy MMORPG with quests, NPCs, dungeons, guilds, PvE and PvP. 3D Active
Angels Online UserJoy Technology 2006-01-01 2006


Windows, PlayStation 3 Medieval fantasy MMORPG Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Players control an anime like character in a medieval fantasy world. 2D Active
ArchLord NHN Corporation 2006-10-3 October 3, 2006


Windows Medieval fantasy MMORPG Free play with in-game currency that can be purchased from a shop 3D Closed January 1, 2014
Atlantica Online NDOORS Interactive 2008-10-30 October 30, 2008


Windows Fantasy MMORPG Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Turn-based battles. Guild-controlled customizable cites. Certain features require guild membership. 3D Active
Audition Online T3 Entertainment 2005-01-01 2005


Windows Casual game Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Dance competition. Game style is similar to StepMania, Dance Dance Revolution and Bust A Groove. 3D Active
Battlefield Play4Free EA Digital Illusions CE, Easy Studios 2011-04-04 April 4, 2011


Windows FPS Game is supported by micro-transactions where players can purchase equipment and weapon upgrades. Free-to-play remake of Battlefield 2 with updated graphics and gameplay. 3D Closed July 14, 2015
Cabal Online ESTSoft 2006-01-01 2006


Windows Sci-fi MMORPG Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop MMORPG with a combo battle system. 3D Active
Castle of Heroes SNAIL Game 2009-01-01 2009


Browser-based MMORTS Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Strategy MMORPG taking place in a medieval fantasy universe. Web Active
DarkSpace Palestar 2001-12-21 December 21, 2001


Windows Sci-fi MMORPG Free to play with purchasable credits to use in game enhancements and special items Sci-fi tactical space combat with strategy in a team orientated game. Players gain rank and prestige, which expands the ships they can command and the strategic decisions they make. 3D Active
Dead Frontier Neil Yates 2008-01-01 2008


Browser-based Horror Free to play with purchasable credits to use in game enhancements and special items Third-person shooters where players create and build up their character through PvE looting, missions, and trade. 3D, 2D and Web Active
DECO Online Rocksoft 2007-01-01 2007


Windows MMORPG Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Combo based combat. Players can earn fame, enhance items and change job. 3D Closed April 5, 2011
Domain of Heroes Tandem Games 2008-01-01 2008


Browser-based Fantasy, Text Based, MMORPG Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Players create and build up their character through PvP, PvE, quests and trade. Web Closed March 2015
Dragon Nest Nexon, Shanda and Eyedentity Games 2011-07-26 July 26, 2011


Windows MMORPG Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Anime-styled fantasy MMORPG 3D Active
Dragon Oath ChangYou 2007-01-01 2007


Windows MMORPG Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Players follow one of the nine ancient forms of Kung Fu to gain skills and advance through a fantasy world based on Chinese mythology. 3D Active
Dragonica Gravity Interactive, Inc. 2009-06-10 June 10, 2009


Windows Fantasy MMORPG Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Anime/manga styled side-scrolling hack & slash. 3D Unknown
Drift City NPLUTO 2007-09-5 September 5, 2007


Windows Racing Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Players progress through a linear mission system with multiplayer races. 3D Unknown
Dungeon Fighter Online Nexon 2010-06-9 June 9, 2010


Windows Fantasy MMORPG Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop. Formerly known as "Dungeon & Fighter" and "Arad Senki." 2D Closed
Dungeons & Dragons Online Turbine, Inc. 2006-02-28 February 28, 2006


Windows MMORPG Free to play with items and privileges that can be purchased from a shop MMORPG based on Dungeons & Dragons. 3D Active
Empire & State Novel, Inc. 2008-09-1 November 2011


Browser-based MMORPG Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Political strategy 2D Unknown
Entropia Universe MindArk 2003-01-30 January 30, 2003


Windows MMORPG, MMOFPS, Science-fiction Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Massive virtual universe with a in-game currency linked to the USD. 3D Active
Exteel NCsoft 2007-12-1 December 2007


Windows Third-person shooter Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Customize and control giant mech. PvP and PvE. 3D Closed Sept. 1, 2010
Fiesta Online Outspark Games 2007-11-07 November 7, 2007


Windows Medieval fantasy MMORPG Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop MMORPG with player classes, levels and housing. 3D Active
Flyff Aeonsoft 2005-12-1 December 2005


Windows Fantasy MMORPG Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Fantasy RPG with emphasis on the community. 3D Active
Global Agenda Hi-Rez Studios 2010-02-1 February 1, 2010


Windows Third-person Shooter Free to play with items that can be purchased from the cash shop and one time buy option Sci-fi shooter mmo with rpg based character advancement and team oriented combat. 3D Unknown
Goodgame Empire Goodgame Studios 2011-08-14 August 14, 2011


Browser based (Flash) Middle Ages MMORPG Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Building a castle, create a powerful army and fight player versus player battles on a dynamic world map. 3D Active
Granado Espada imc GAMES 2007-01-01 2007


Windows MMORPG Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Control up to 3 characters at the same time. 3D Unknown
Guns and Robots Masthead Studios 2013-01-01 2013


Windows Third-person shooter Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Wide variety of customizable parts, build robots, fight in different arenas. 3D Unknown
GunZ MAIET Entertainment 2003-01-01 2003


Windows Third-person shooter Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Player characters fight on different levels and kill each other to level up. 3D Unknown
Hattrick Extralives 1997-08-01 August 30, 1997


Browser-based Sports game Free to play with privileges that can be purchased from a shop Players manage a simulated soccer team to compete with others. Web Active
Illyriad Illyriad Games Ltd 2011-01-01 2011


Browser-based Fantasy Real-time strategy Free to play with in-game currency and privileges that can be purchased from a shop Fantasy MMORTS with city and empire building. Web Unknown
Imperium Galactic War Vavel Games and Kabam 2013-02-16 2013


Browser-based Fantasy Real-time strategy Free to play with in-game currency and privileges that can be purchased from a shop Players manage a star base, build fleets form alliances and conquer the galaxy. Web Active
Jade Dynasty (video game) Perfect World Entertainment 2009-05-21 May 21, 2009


Windows MMORPG Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Martial arts style game with a good vs evil theme. 3D Unknown
Kal Online Inix Soft 2004-01-01 2004


Windows Fantasy MMORPG Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Fantasy MMORPG 3D Unknown
La Tale Actoz Soft 2008-09-18 September 18, 2009


Windows MMORPG Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Players take the role of adventurers in a mythological fantasy world. 2D Active
Lunia: Record of Lunia War allm 2008-02-18 February 18, 2008


Windows Action MMORPG Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Action RPG with emphasis on combat, storytelling and PvP. 3D Unknown
Mabinogi Nexon 2004-06-1 June 2004


Windows Fantasy Free to play with items and privileges that can be purchased from a shop Based on Irish mythology, with an emphasis on life in fantasy world rather than hack and slash. 3D Active
MapleStory Nexon 2003-04-29 April 29, 2003


Windows Fantasy MMORPG Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Action RPG elements, quests, party quests and guild quests. 2D Active
Miniconomy Trade Games International 2001-01-01 January 1, 2001


Browser-based MMO Trade Game Free to play with items and privileges that can be purchased from a shop Browser-based trading game where players all start equal and have to sell to and buy from, each other to become the richest within a given timeframe Web Unknown
MLB Dugout Heroes OnNet Co. Ltd. 2009-01-01 2009


Windows Sports Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Sports MMO that revolves around baseball using MLBPA licensed players. 3D Unknown
Myth War Online IGG 2006-07-07 July 7, 2006


Windows MMORPG Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop 2D Unknown
Need for Speed EA Black Box 2010-07-27 July 27, 2010


Windows MMORG, Racing Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Online racing game 3D Closed July 14, 2015
PangYa Ntreev Soft 2007-01-01 2007


Windows Sports game Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Anime style, arcade golf game. 3D Closed December 12, 2016
Perfect World Perfect World Entertainment 2005-07-1 July 2005


Windows MMORPG Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Game world based on Chinese mythology. 3D Active
Phoenix Dynasty Online Object Software 2007-01-01 2007


Windows fantasy MMORPG Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop players can learn and practice the Chinese Kungfu to advance their character and rule the dynasty. 2D Unknown
Pirates of the Burning Sea Flying Lab Software 2008-01-01 2008


Windows MMORPG Free to play with items and access to content that can be purchased from an item shop The game is set in the Caribbean in 1720 and combines tactical ship and swashbuckling combat with a player-driven economy 3D Unknown
PoxNora Octopi, Inc. 2006-08-01 August 2006


Windows, OS X, Linux Real-time strategy, Fantasy Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Unknown
Priston Tale Triglow Pictures Inc. 2007-05-17 May 17, 2007


Windows Fantasy MMORPG Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Fantasy MMORPG 3D Unknown
Puzzle Pirates Grey Havens, LLC

(formerly Three Rings Design)

2003-12-08 December 8, 2003


Windows, OS X, Linux Pirate-themed MMO based on puzzles. Free to play with items and privileges that can be purchased from a shop Players perform tasks as pirates by playing a number of puzzle-style mini games. 2D Active
Ragnarok Online Gravity Interactive, Inc. 2003-01-01 2003


Windows Fantasy MMORPG Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Players choose from dozens of character classes to level. Endgame activities focus on acquiring better equipment, hunting boss monsters (MvPs), PvP and large weekly guild vs. guild (War of Emperium) to capture castles. 3D/2D Active
Red Stone (video game) L&K Logic Korea 2004-01-01 2004


Windows Fantasy MMORPG Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop 16 classes to choose from. Has a class transformation & cp system. 2D Unknown
Regnum Online NGD Studios 2007-05-24 May 24, 2007


Windows, OS X, Linux Fantasy Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Players join a realm in a fight against 2 other realms. Other than PvP, players can capture forts and castles. 3D Unknown
RF Online Codemasters 2006-01-01 2006


Windows Sci-Fi, Fantasy Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Set in a distant planet where magic and technology co-exist, emphasizes a 3-way race vs. race vs. race PVP system 3D Unknown
ROSE Online Gravity Interactive, Inc. 2005-01-01 2005


Windows Fantasy MMORPG Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop 3D Active
Rumble Fighter OGplanet 2007-01-01 2007


Windows Fantasy Fighting Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop 3D Closed
Runes of Magic Frogster 2009-03-19 March 19, 2009


Windows Fantasy MMORPG Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop 3D Active
Samurai Taisen PST Team 2013-05-06 2013


Browser based MMORTS Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Massively-multiplayer online real time strategy game set in Sengoku period. Web Unknown
Secret of the Solstice DNC Entertainment 2008-01-01 2008


Windows Fantasy Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Set in the world of Xen, players complete quests and customize characters using branching job trees. 3D Unknown
Sentou Gakuen PST Team 2012-01-01 2012


Browser based MMORPG Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Massively-multiplayer online role playing game set in high-school. Web Unknown
Shot Online OnNet Co. Ltd. 2004-01-01 2004


Windows Sports Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Sports MMO that revolves around golf 3D Unknown
Silkroad Online Joymax Co., Ltd 2004-01-01 2004


Windows MMORPG Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Fantasy MMORPG set in the 7th century AD. 3D Unknown
Spiral Knights Grey Havens, LLC

(formerly Three Rings Design and Sega)

2011-01-01 2011


Windows, OS X, Linux Action MMORPG Free to play with purchasable credits to use in game enhancements and special items Action MMORPG focusing on instant, fast-paced action. 3D Active
Star Sonata 2 Landaeur Games 2011 Windows, OS X, Linux MMORPG Free to play with privileges that can be purchased Strategic Action Space Game with Trading, Colonization, Conqeuring and more 3D Active
Star Trek Online Cryptic 2010-2-2 2010


Windows, OS X Sci-Fi, MMORPG Free to play with items that can be purchased from the cryptic store Strategic action space combat, with away team ground missions. 3D Active
Starport Playtechtonics 2003-01-01 2003


Windows Sci-Fi, Action Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Strategic action space combat, trading and colonization game. 2D Unknown
Stronghold Kingdoms Firefly Studios 2011-01-01 2011


Windows MMORTS Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Massively-multiplayer online real time strategy game with a Medieval castle building theme. 2D Unknown
Tales of Pirates MOLI 2008-03-24 March 24, 2008


Windows Piracy Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop 3D Unknown
Terra Militaris SNAIL Game 2010-01-01 2010


Browser-based MMORTS Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Strategy MMORPG taking place in a historical universe. Web Unknown
The 4th Coming Dialsoft 1999-01-01 1999


Windows Fantasy A number of licensees provide the game free to play. Usually one can buy characters starting out at higher levels. Fantasy MMORPG 2D Unknown
The Lord of the Rings Online Turbine, Inc. 2007-01-01 2007


Windows, OS X MMORPG Free to play with items and privileges that can be purchased from an item shop MMORPG in J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy world Middle-earth, based on The Lord of the Rings. 3D Active
Transformice Atelier 801 2010-05-01 2010


Windows, OS X, Linux MMO, Platform Free play with in-game currency and items that can be purchased from a shop or earned through gameplay Collect cheese playing as a mouse and take it back to the hole. 2D Active
Travian Travian Games GmbH 2004-01-01 2004


Browser-based Historical strategy Free to play with in-game currency and privileges that can be purchased from a shop Players interact in a virtual world set roughly in Classical antiquity at the time of the Roman Empire. Web Unknown
Trickster Online Ntreev Soft 2003-04-1 April 2003


Windows Fantasy MMORPG Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop 3D Closed January 2014
Twelve Sky Aeria Games 2007-09-24 September 24, 2007


Windows MMORPG Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Fantasy MMORPG, medieval-styled 3D Unknown
Twinity ExitReality 2008-01-01 2008


Windows MMORPG Free to play, in-game currency can be purchased. Freeform play / chat. Players can sell their own virtual creations. 3D Unknown
Vindictus Nexon 2010-09-17 September 17, 2010


Windows MMORPG Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Fantasy MMORPG, medieval-styled 3D Active
Vikings Plarium Games[1] 2015-09-10 August 10, 2015


iOS, Android, Browser MMORPG Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Fantasy MMORPG, medieval-styled 2D Active
Voyage Century Online Snail Game 2006-12-22 December 22, 2006


Windows Historical nautical Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Set in the 17th century and features accurate historical representations of several coastal cities. 3D Unknown
War of Legends Jagex 2010-01-19 January 19, 2010


Browser-based (Flash) Fantasy MMORTS Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop MMORTS with a historical Chinese mythological theme. 2D Closed January 29, 2015
WonderKing Online NDOORS Interactive 2009-06-19 June 19, 2009


Windows Fantasy MMORPG Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Action RPG elements, quests, party quests and guild quests. 2D Unknown
Wonderland Online IGG 2008-04-09 April 9, 2008
(Globally)
Windows Fantasy MMORPG Points cards can be redeemed in Item Mall. Players work together to survive after a shipwreck 2D Closed January 2019
Scions of Fate IGG 2005-01-01 2005


Windows MMORPG Free to play with items that can be purchased from a shop Based on a Korean comic of the same name. Unknown

Optional paid subscriptions

These MMOGs offer optional additional game content through paid subscription, but are otherwise free to play.

Developer(s) Release date Platform(s) Genre Payment Synopsis Type Status
Age of Conan: Unchained Funcom 2008-01-01 2008


Windows Fantasy MMORPG Free or premium (paid) accounts available 3D Active
Animal Jam Classic WildWorks 2010-01-01 2010


Windows, Mac Educational MMORPG, strategy Free or premium (paid) accounts available, premium accounts can access more animals and adventures, also purchase more items. Players can become an animal and roam Jamaa, also take adventures 2D Active
APB:Reloaded K2 Network (as Gamersfirst) 2010-06-29 2010


Windows Contemporary, crime & law MMORPG Free to play with optional subscription options for faster game progression and some in-game perks. Clothing, vehicles and weapons available for purchase with secondary in-game currency purchased with real money. Play as criminal ("Crim") or vigilante ("Enforcer") in the fictional city of San Paro. Team- and mission-based Player versus player 3D (TPV) Active
Blood Wars BW Team 2006-01-01 2006


Browser-based Post-apocalypse MMORPG Free or premium (paid) accounts available Become a vampire and fight with others in the last city in the world. Web Unknown
Club Penguin Disney and New Horizon Interactive 2005-08-28 August 28, 2005


Browser-based (Flash) Chat Free or premium (paid) accounts available, premium accounts allow purchasing items and customization for the avatar and the avatar's living quarters. Players play mini games to earn coins to spend on things for their character or house 2D Closed March 29, 2017
CrimeCraft Vogster Entertainment 2009-08-25 August 25, 2009


Windows Post Apocalyptic MMO Third Person Shooter Free to play with optional monthly subscription options for extra content; special items available for purchase with secondary in-game currency purchased with real money. Shooter with role-playing elements. 3D Unknown
Dofus Ankama Games 2004-09-01 September 2004


Browser-based (Flash) MMORPG Free or premium (paid) accounts available 2D Active
EverQuest SOE San Diego 1999-03-16 1999


Windows Fantasy MMORPG Free or premium (paid) accounts available 3D Active
EverQuest II SOE San Diego 2004-11-08 2004


Windows Fantasy MMORPG Free or premium (paid) accounts available 3D Active
Face of Mankind Duplex Systems 2009-12-29 December 29, 2009


Windows Science fiction MMORPG Free or premium (paid) accounts available Open PVP Role-playing 3D Unknown
Forumwarz Crotch Zombie Productions 2008-2 February 2008


Browser based Multiplayer browser game, Strategy Free play RPG parodying internet culture Web Unknown
Free Realms SOE San Diego 2009-04-28 April 28, 2009


Windows, PlayStation 3 Fantasy MMO Adventure game Free to play with optional monthly subscription for extra content; special items available for purchase with secondary in-game currency purchased with real money Fantasy world designed to be a family friendly environment 3D Closed March 3, 2014
Furcadia Dragon's Eye Productions 1996-12-16 December 16, 1996


Windows, Third party Mac support 2D Isometric Chat and socializing online game. Free-play available but payment options such as purchasing "Digos". Digos include premium avatars, in-game wings of several types and other customizable features. Players may purchase 'Silver Sponsorships', which provide a number of game-enhancing abilities and features Community-centric chat and Fantasy Role-Play based Anthropomorphic game with user-created content. 2D Unknown
Horseland Horseland LLC 1998-01-01 1998


Browser-based Chat Free to play with optional subscription to pay for own stables and other privileges. An online community where players can raise horses and dogs. Closed January 1, 2019
Knight Online MGame Corporation 2004-01-01 2004


Windows Medieval war Some servers are free to play 3D Unknown
NEO Shifters Frima Studio 2007-01-01 2007


Browser-based Science-fiction strategy Free-to-play game with optional subscription. Players choose their robot faction and fight for resources. 2D Unknown
OGame Gameforge Productions 2007-10-15 October 15, 2007


Windows Science-fiction strategy Advertising-based free-to-play version. Paid subscriptions and premium benefits are also available. Build and maintain a galactic empire. Web Unknown
Pirates of the Caribbean Online Disney 2007-10-31 October 31, 2007


Windows, Mac OS Piracy Can play free, though paying option offers numerous more upgrades and features. Players create their own pirate, do quests, interact with others, follow a similar storyline from the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. 2D and 3D Unknown
PlanetSide 2 Daybreak Game Company 2012-11-20 November 20, 2012


Windows First-person shooter Futuristic massively multiplayer online first-person shooter 3D Active
Puzzle Pirates Grey Havens, LLC

(formerly Three Rings Design)

2003-12-8 December 8, 2003


Windows, Mac OS, Linux Puzzle video game Some servers require a monthly subscription to play on, while others are free but require micro-transactions for some items. (Note that even the monthly subscription servers can be paid for via micro-transactions, without direct cash payment.) Players perform tasks as pirates by playing a number of puzzle-style mini-games. 2D Active
Rift Trion Worlds 2011-03 March, 2011


Windows High fantasy MMORPG Play without a paid subscription up to level 60. Storm Legion souls and some game features require subscription or purchase through in game shop. Takes place in the world of Telara. Players' characters of either the noble Guardians or techno-magical Defiants defend their world from the invading elemental planes in non-instanced Rifts. 3D Active
Rubies of Eventide Mnemosyne, LLC 2003-01-01 2003


Windows Medieval fantasy Free play or paid accounts available, with server priority given to the latter Players can join different servers according to their play style: RP, PvP or normal play. 3D Unknown
RuneScape Jagex 2001-01-01 2001


Windows, Mac OS, Linux Medieval fantasy, MMORPG Free play or paid accounts available, paid accounts have access to many more skills, areas, weapons and quests. Additional ingame benefits are available through microtransactions. Features a vast array of skills, quests and mini-games. 3D Active
Ryzom Winch Gate Property, Ltd. 2004-01-01 2004


Windows, Linux Role playing Free to play. A paid subscription is necessary for character advancement beyond a certain level. High fantasy world. Open source code and artistic material. 3D Active
Second Life Linden Lab 2003-01-01 2003


Windows, OS X, Linux Virtual world Free to play with in-game currency and privileges that can be purchased with a subscription Freeform with in-game build system. Players can sell their own virtual creations. 3D Active
Shattered Galaxy KRU Interactive 2001-01-01 2001


Windows MMORTS Free play or paid accounts available, with gameplay benefits to paying accounts. Command a squad of up to 12 air or ground units in faction vs. faction warfare with as many as 20+ teammates. 2.5D Active
Star Sonata Star Sonata LLC 2004-10-01 October 2004


Windows Space MMORPG Action Free to play with optional monthly subscription for extra content Engage in space exploration, ship-to-ship combat, trade and galactic conquest to claim the seat of Emperor. 3D Active
Star Wars LucasArts /BioWare 2011-12-20 December 2011


Windows Space MMORPG Action Free to play with optional monthly subscription for extra content Engage in Planet exploration, ship-to-ship combat, trade and questing with up to six different classes and sub classes(empire or republic) and several races to choose from. 3D Active
Tibia CipSoft 1997-01-01 1997


Windows, Linux, Browser-based (Flash) Fantasy Free to play with restricted content. Can upgrade to a "Premium Account" for full content. Character development based on killing monsters and (optionally) doing quests and fighting other players. 2D Active
Toontown Online Walt Disney Internet Group 2003-06-2 June 2, 2003


Windows, OS X Cartoon Free to play. Players could purchase membership to unlock items, clothing, neighborhoods, etc. 3D child-friendly environment where players took on the rules of cartoon characters in a battle against 'The Evil Cogs'. Completed Toontasks to earn weapon upgrades such as cakes and water squirters. 3D Closed September 19, 2013
vSide ExitReality 2006-05-15 May 15, 2006


Windows, OS X Virtual World Free to play with in-game currency and privileges that can be purchased with a subscription Music centered social MMOG. 3D Closed
Wizard101 KingsIsle Entertainment 2012-02-08 September 2, 2008


Windows, OS X Cartoon Free to play. Players can purchase membership to unlock locations and quests. Players take on the role of students of Wizardry to save the Spiral (which is the set of worlds this game takes place in) and battle a variety of creatures by casting spells using a turn-based combat system similar to collectible card. 3D Active
Wurm Online Mojang OneTooFree AB Sunsplash Creations 2006-01-01 2006


Browser-based Medieval fantasy MMORPG Free or premium (paid) accounts available Community-centric fantasy MMORPG that strives to emulate real life in a medieval fantasy setting. 3D Active

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