Category: 3D

Kritika Online

Kritika Online, sometimes branded as Kritika: REBOOT and more recently as Kritika Global, is a free-to-play, anime-styled 3D action MMORPG built around fast dungeon runs, flashy skill chains, and big damage numbers. Instead of an open world that you slowly wander through, the game leans on town hubs and a steady stream of instanced content, letting you jump quickly from questing to boss fights to PvP battlegrounds.

Publisher: Allm Co / Com2uS
Type: Action MMORPG
Release Date: June 8, 2016
Relaunched as Play2Earn Game: June 8, 2022
PvP: Team-based Battlegrounds
Pros: +Multiple classes with distinct playstyles. +Vibrant anime-inspired presentation. +Satisfying, stylish combo combat.
Cons: -Character appearance options feel fairly limited.

Red Crucible: Firestorm

Red Crucible: Firestorm is a free-to-play first-person shooter built around modern military gear, with infantry skirmishes that can escalate into vehicle and air support brawls. Matches support up to 24 players across several PvP playlists, ranging from classic deathmatch formats to objective modes like Search and Destroy, with maps tailored for boots-on-the-ground firefights as well as tanks and gunships.

Publisher: Rocketeer Games
Playerbase: Low
Type: Shooter
PvP: Deathmatch / Survivor / Search and Destroy
Release Date: April 15, 2015
Pros: +Good spread of modes and match types. +Plenty of modern guns and vehicles to use. +Clan support for groups.
Cons: -Cash shop feels overly aggressive. -Frequent bugs and rough technical issues. -Physics and damage modeling feel off. -Weak visuals and thin audio design.

Dungeon Defenders 2

Dungeon Defenders 2 is a 3D fantasy tower defense RPG that mixes hands-on hero combat with classic lane defense planning, acting as a follow-up to the original Dungeon Defenders. Whether you queue up alone or bring a group, each map asks you to juggle building smart defenses, maintaining them under pressure, and jumping into the fight as one of four recognizable heroes.

Publisher: Trendy Entertainment
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Tower Defense RPG
Release Date: December 5, 2014
Pros: +A satisfying mix of tower placement and active combat. +Light, goofy tone that fits the setting. +Plays well solo or with friends. +Social hub tavern to regroup and manage gear.
Cons: -Convenience purchases and extra storage cost real money. -Progression balance issues with stats and skills

Priston Tale

Priston Tale is an old-school 3D fantasy MMORPG built around hands-on combat, heavy monster grinding, and long-term character growth through ten classes and their trainable skill trees.

Publisher: SubaGames
Playerbase: Low
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: 2001
Pros: +Ten class options with distinct playstyles. +A dedicated community still keeps it alive. +Full 360-degree camera movement.
Cons: -Visuals show their age. -Localization is rough in places. -Early guidance is unclear and easy to miss.

Metal War Online

Metal War Online is a free-to-play sci-fi PvP shooter built around fast, arcade-style tank combat. Matches drop you into compact battlefields where teams fight for objectives, earn resources, and funnel those rewards back into vehicle upgrades and consumables. With modes like Assault on Base, Capture the Flag, Control Points, and Team Death Match, it is designed as a match-based MMO experience rather than a story-driven campaign.

Publisher: GDTeam Limited
Playerbase: Low
Type: Shooter
PvP: Death Match / Capture / Turret
Release Date: Dec 13, 2015
Pros: +Good selection of match types. +Distinct tank roles with class identity. +Clan support for organized play.
Cons: -Little to no onboarding for new players. -Monetization can impact competitive balance.

Thang Online

Thang Online is a 3D, client-driven fantasy MMORPG built around real-time fighting rather than traditional tab-target rotations. Its standout mechanic is the Ki system, which lets you shift your character’s stats on the fly to match the situation, whether you need more offense, sturdier defense, or extra Ki for skill use. Adding to the moment-to-moment tension, certain monsters can unexpectedly evolve into rarer and tougher versions, pushing you to react quickly and lean on the right Ki combinations.

Publisher: Jaca Entertainment
Playerbase: Low
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: January 21, 2005
Pros: +Fast, reactive combat. +Meaningful gear upgrading. +Enemies that can mutate into dangerous variants.
Cons: -Aged visuals. -Little onboarding and no quest structure. -Overall design feels familiar and uneven.

Conqueror’s Blade

Conqueror’s Blade (originally announced as War Rage) is a war-focused MMO that mixes third-person action with light RTS-style unit command, aiming for the feel of a cinematic siege battle where players are both frontline fighters and battlefield leaders. Set against an ancient Chinese backdrop, it emphasizes large-scale PvP and the push-and-pull of taking objectives, breaching defenses, and coordinating with allies.

Publisher: MY.GAMES
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Action RPG/Strategy MMO
Release Date: May 30, 2019
PvP: Large-scale War
Pros: +Sharp visual detail and strong atmosphere. +Impactful melee and siege combat. +Meaningful tactical layer through unit control.
Cons: -Balance can be uneven between units and matchups. -Movement and inputs can feel awkward at times. -New players may struggle to catch up.

AdventureQuest 3D

AdventureQuest 3D is a cross-platform fantasy MMORPG that aims to deliver a lightweight, pick-up-and-play trip through Artix Entertainment’s quirky world of Lore. It mixes classic questing and cartoon-styled humor with a flexible class system, making it easy to jump in whether you are brand new to MMOs or simply want something you can play in short sessions.

Publisher: Artix Entertainment
Playerbase: Medium
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: October 19, 2016
PvP: Arena
Pros: +Cross-platform play on multiple devices. +Swap between unlocked classes freely. +Lighthearted, humorous writing. +Simple controls and approachable pacing. +Lots of gear options to chase.
Cons: -Visuals and sound feel basic, especially on PC. -Questing and crafting can become repetitive. -Crafting includes real-time wait timers. -Feature set feels thin compared to bigger MMOs.

Sphere 3

Sphere 3: Enchanted World is a 3D fantasy action MMORPG built around faction warfare, open conflict, and a manual, non-target combat style that asks you to aim rather than simply tab-target. It leans heavily into PvP, including PK-enabled servers and large-scale fights like castle sieges, while still offering the familiar PvE loop of questing, dungeons, and world bosses.

Publisher: Nikita Online
Playerbase: Medium
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: August 18, 2015
PvP: PK-enabled PvP servers, Faction vs Faction, Castle Sieges
Pros: +Strong art direction. +Large zones with plenty of environmental detail. +A wide class lineup to choose from. +Runs on modest PC hardware.
Cons: -Visuals feel behind the times. -Only two races available. -Questing and systems can feel routine. -Some classes are locked by gender. -Combat can feel laggy and slow to respond.

Krosmaster Arena

Krosmaster Arena captures the spirit of a tabletop skirmish battler in an online format, allowing players to draft squads of anime-inspired miniatures and outthink opponents with positioning and well-timed abilities. Battles revolve around grid-based tactics, collectible figures, and competitive matchups, all tied closely to Ankama’s DOFUS and WAKFU universe.

Publisher: Ankama Games
Playerbase: Low
Type: Online Board Game
Release Date: November 05, 2015
Pros: +Set in the DOFUS/WAKFU world. +Quick to pick up and play. +Works across multiple platforms.
Cons: -The visual style will not be for everyone. -Collecting figures can get pricey. -Finding matches can take a while.