Category: 3D

Ace Online

Ace Online, also known as AirRivals, is a sci-fi 3D aerial combat MMORPG that puts you in the cockpit for constant dogfighting instead of traditional ground-based questing. It has a very arcade-like feel that will remind a lot of players of Starfox-style space battles, with quick turns, target swapping, and burst damage. You pilot a customizable starfighter called a “gear” and take part in faction conflict that heavily emphasizes PvP, including large multi-player engagements. The game originally circulated under names like Space Cowboys Online in the West, but today the NA service is known as Ace Online.

Publisher: Suba Games
Playerbase: Low
Type: MMORPG
PvP: Duels / Faction Wars
Release Date: May 26, 2006 (NA/EU)
Pros: +Distinctive dogfighting combat loop. +Big faction PvP events. +Solid ship builds and customization.
Cons: -Early progression can feel easy and repetitive. -Localization quality is uneven.

Rappelz

Rappelz is a free-to-play 3D fantasy MMORPG built around familiar mid-2000s conventions, quest hubs, party grinding, and a class system that branches as you grow. You pick from three races with distinct job trees, then head out into a large world where progression is tied as much to your character as it is to the creatures you tame and raise as companions.

Publisher: Webzen
Playerbase: Low
Type: MMORPG
PvP: Duels / Arena / Death Match
Release Date: November 3, 2006
Pros: +Deep monster taming and companion progression. +Huge range of jobs across the three races. +Dungeon Siege adds meaningful guild conflict. +Strong onboarding area that teaches systems well.
Cons: -Unstable, occasionally glitchy client. -Few modern graphics settings. -Aging combat feel, UI, and presentation. -Small community and less frequent updates than its peak years.

Anarchy Online

Anarchy Online is a 3D sci-fi MMORPG that first arrived in 2001 and has managed to stay online through multiple MMO generations. Funcom’s long-running title started life as a subscription game, then shifted to a free-to-play option in 2004, with optional paid expansions for broader access to content. Even today, its biggest calling card is depth, with 14 professions to learn and 4 distinct breeds to build around.

Publisher: Funcom
Playerbase: Medium
Type: MMORPG
PvP: Duels / Guild Wars / Open PvP Areas
Release Date: Jun 27, 2001 (NA/EU)
Pros: +Huge spread of breeds and professions (4 breeds/14 professions). +Strong build freedom and gear tinkering. +Deep progression and skill planning. +Memorable music throughout.
Cons: -Some endgame systems and areas are tied to expansions. -Shows its age visually (a long-discussed visual refresh is still anticipated)

Heroes of the Storm

Heroes of the Storm is Blizzard’s colorful 3D hero brawler that pulls champions from across the company’s biggest worlds. It plays like a streamlined MOBA built around tight 5v5 team fights, fast match times, and map-specific objectives, letting you jump into an arena as icons from Starcraft, Diablo, and Warcraft.

Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
Playerbase: High
Type: MOBA
Release Date: June 2, 2015
Pros: +Big roster of familiar Blizzard heroes. +Battleground objectives keep matches varied. +Approachable ruleset for newcomers.
Cons: -The simplified format can feel limiting. -Rejoining disconnected matches is slow.

Warframe

Warframe is a free-to-play, third-person sci-fi MMO shooter built around quick co-op missions and agile “space ninja” combat. You play as a Tenno, piloting powerful biomechanical suits called Warframes, mixing gunplay with melee combos and parkour movement while tackling enemy factions across the solar system.

Publisher: Digital Extremes
Playerbase: High
Type: MMORPG
PvP: Duels / Conclave (Arenas) / Solar Rail
Release Date: Mar 25, 2013 (NA/EU)
Pros: +Strong cooperative action. +Wide selection of Warframes and builds. +Impressive presentation (visuals and music).
Cons: -A heavy grind is unavoidable. -Mission flow can feel repetitive over time. -Difficulty often skews too easy. -PvP remains fairly limited.

War Thunder

War Thunder is a 3D World War II combat game that blends air and ground warfare into one online package. It supports everything from fast, approachable arcade matches to more demanding realistic and simulation rule sets, so players can decide how much authenticity they want in each battle.

Publisher: Gaijin Entertainment
Playerbase: High
Type: MMO Shooter
Release Date: November 1, 2012 (Open Beta)
PvP: Arcade / Realistic / Simulation Battles
Pros: +Huge roster of tanks and aircraft to learn. +Multiple realism settings for different skill levels. +Available across several platforms. +Excellent support for gamepads and flight sticks.
Cons: -Takes time to learn, especially in advanced modes. -Single-player campaigns are paid content. -Progress across several nations can feel sluggish.

Drakensang Online

Drakensang Online is a 3D, browser-friendly action MMORPG that leans heavily into the Diablo-style loop of clicking through swarms of enemies, hoovering up loot, and constantly tuning your build. It supports both in-browser play and a dedicated client, and it uses an isometric, top-down viewpoint that will feel immediately familiar to anyone who enjoys hack-and-slash dungeon crawlers.

Publisher: Bigpoint
Playerbase: Low
Type: MMORPG
PvP: Arenas
Release Date: August 8, 2011 (NA/EU)
Pros: +Premium currency can be earned from drops. +Plenty of quest content. +Satisfying Diablo-like loot and upgrades.
Cons: -Monetization can feel influential. -Limited options in character creation. -Progression can become repetitive and grind-heavy.

Overwatch

Overwatch is a colorful, team-focused first person shooter built around distinct heroes, quick matches, and objective play. It is easy to grasp in your first few games, but it rewards deeper mastery through smart positioning, ultimate timing, and coordinated team compositions.

Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
Playerbase: High
Type: Team Shooter
Release Date: May 24, 2016
Pros: +Striking visual identity. +Wide variety of heroes. +Highly refined gunplay and abilities. +Strong selection of maps. +Arcade modes add extra variety.
Cons: -Competitive rewards feel underwhelming.

Closers

Closers Online: Dimension Conflict is a 3D, anime-styled action MMORPG built around fast instanced missions and flashy, combo-heavy combat. You step into the role of a “Closer”, a psychic-powered agent fighting back against dimensional creatures tearing through Seoul. Between its story-focused presentation and a PvP mode that borrows ideas from popular AoS games, it aims to mix arcade action with MMO progression.

Publisher: Naddic Games
Playerbase: Low
Type: Action MMORPG
PvP: MOBA mode
Release Date: November 13, 2017 (NA Early Access)
Pros: +Bold, cel-shaded anime visuals. +Extensive voice acting across scenes and quests. +Strong cutscenes with a clear focus on narrative.
Cons: -Content expects repeats across multiple difficulty tiers. -Limited options for changing your look. -Characters are locked to a specific gender.

EverQuest 2

EverQuest 2 (usually shortened to EQ2) is a 3D fantasy MMORPG that returns players to Norrath, set 500 years after the original EverQuest. Between its 20 playable races and 26 classes, the game leans hard into choice and long-term character building, offering a breadth of playstyles that few MMOs can match.

Publisher: Daybreak Game Company
Playerbase: High
Type: MMORPG
PvP: Duels / Arenas / World
Release Date: Nov 9, 2004 (NA/EU)
Pros: +Exceptional range of races and classes (20 races / 26 classes). +Large, explorable world with many zones. +Deep advancement via Alternative Advancements. +Questing content for almost any level range.
Cons: -UI and controls can feel awkward by modern standards. -The underlying visuals show their age due to an older engine.