Category: 3D

Dead Frontier 2

Dead Frontier 2 is a 3D survival horror MMORPG that drops you into a ruined world where the infected have overrun almost everything. To stay alive you will be looting abandoned streets and buildings for food, water, ammunition, weapons, and protective gear, then bringing what you can carry back to safety while taking on jobs from survivors in the remaining outposts.

Publisher: Creaky Corpse
Playerbase: Medium
Type: 3D Survival Horror
Release Date: September 5, 2018
Pros: +Tense survival horror atmosphere reminiscent of classic RE-style pacing. +Always-on PvP presence. +Solid co-op for looting and missions. +Trading economy shaped by players.
Cons: -Many locations and enemy models blur together visually. -Core loop can start to feel samey over time. -Lacks a proper onboarding tutorial.

Meridian 59

Meridian 59 is a 3D fantasy MMORPG with a real claim to history, it is among the earliest graphical online worlds to bring MUD-style roleplaying into a 3D space. At its core, it is a social, faction-driven game built around dangerous exploration, old-school character building, and a world where other players can be as threatening as the monsters.

Publisher: The 3DO Company, Near Death Studios
Playerbase: Low
Type: F2P 3D MMORPG
Release Date: September 27, 1996
Pros: +A welcoming, tight-knit community that helps newcomers. +Authentic classic mechanics that feel closer to a MUD than a modern theme park MMO.
Cons: -Visuals and presentation show their age. -Progression can feel repetitive and time-consuming.

Onmyoji Arena

Onmyoji Arena takes the characters and mythology-inspired style of NetEase’s original Onmyoji and reshapes it into a traditional 5v5 mobile MOBA. Pick a Shikigami that fits your preferred lane and role, coordinate rotations and objectives, and push through towers until you can break the enemy base.

Publisher: NetEase Games
Playerbase: Low
Type: Mobile MOBA
Release Date: July 12, 2018
Pros: +Striking Japan-inspired presentation and memorable Shikigami designs. +Accessible touch controls that still allow smart plays. +Quick match pacing that suits mobile sessions. +Roster feels generally well-tuned across roles.
Cons: -Not many map variations compared to some competitors. -Network hiccups can occasionally affect fights.

Realm Royale

Realm Royale takes the battle royale formula and filters it through Hi-Rez’s Paladins-inspired fantasy lens. Up to 100 players drop into a medieval battleground, pick a class-driven playstyle, then scramble for weapons, armor, and abilities while the safe area closes in. The twist is its shard economy, scrap unwanted loot and turn it into crafted, high-rarity gear at forges, which gives each match a clear risk-reward layer beyond pure looting.

Publisher: Hi-Rez Studios
Playerbase: High
Type: Battle Royale
Release Date: June 5, 2018
Pros: +Easy to pick up. +Class identity and forging add variety. +Responsive, fluid combat.
Cons: -Occasional bugs and odd hiccups. -Balance can feel uneven.

Sword Art Online: Integral Factor

Sword Art Online: Integral Factor is a mobile 3D MMORPG with an unmistakable anime presentation, built around grinding mobs, clearing quests, and gearing up for increasingly dangerous boss fights. It uses the Aincrad “death game” premise from Sword Art Online as its backbone, then wraps it in an accessible touch-control action system and a progression loop that leans heavily on collecting and upgrading skills.

Publisher: Bandai Namco
Playerbase: Low
Type: 3D MMORPG
Release Date: March 28, 2018
Pros: +Sharp anime-style visuals. +Easy-to-learn mobile controls. +Deep progression with lots to build toward.
Cons: -Network hiccups and disconnects can be frustrating. -Skill acquisition relies heavily on RNG.

Darwin Project

Darwin Project is a third-person Battle Royale built around compact matches, survival pressure, and a clever twist, a live “Show Director” who can meddle with the arena. Ten contestants enter a frozen wilderness, gather materials, craft tools, and try to outplay each other while the environment steadily punishes poor planning.

Publisher: Scavengers Studio
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Battle Royale
Release Date: March 9, 2018
Pros: +Standout Show Director layer that changes how matches unfold. +Controls are approachable and easy to learn. +Short, energetic rounds with little downtime. +Generally welcoming community vibe.
Cons: -Takes time to truly read fights and master the meta.

Dead Maze

Dead Maze is a free-to-play 2D cooperative zombie survival MMO that drops you into a bleak post-apocalyptic setting where teamwork matters more than twitchy PvP reflexes. You and other survivors scavenge dangerous zones, fend off swarms of undead, and turn whatever you can carry into gear through a surprisingly deep crafting loop.

Publisher: Atelier 801
Playerbase: Low
Type: Survival
Release Date: February 13, 2018
Pros: +Snappy, action-forward combat. +Accessible mechanics and onboarding. +Extensive crafting and salvaging.
Cons: -Some pay-to-win pressure. -Activities can start to feel samey over time. -No PvP options.

Tale of Toast

Tale of Toast is a free-to-play 3D MMORPG built around an old-school idea of risk and reward, a wide open world where PvP is not a side activity, it is the main event. Venturing outside the safe starting area means accepting real consequences, including the possibility of losing what you are carrying when a fight goes wrong.

Publisher: Toasty Leaf
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: February 23, 2018
PvP: Open world
Pros: +Punishing, high-stakes PvP design. +Small but committed community. +Classless-style progression through skill trees.
Cons: -Feels unfinished and still growing as a project.

NosTale

NosTale is a free-to-play fantasy MMORPG that mixes cute anime-inspired presentation with classic, grind-friendly progression. You start as an Adventurer, learn the basics through questing, and eventually unlock a branching class path, plus a surprisingly involved companion system built around pets and NosMates.

Publisher: Gameforge
Playerbase: Medium
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: August 30, 2007
Pros: +Class progression that opens into specializations. +Robust pet and companion management. +Approachable controls and interface.
Cons: -Visuals show their age. -Localization quality is inconsistent. -Meaningful class branching is gated behind early leveling.

Black Squad

Black Squad is a modern military, lobby-driven tactical FPS that leans on classic round-based gunplay, then spices it up with multiple modes that go beyond simple team deathmatch, including VIP-style objective defense.

Publisher: Neowiz Games
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Tactical Shooter
Release Date: Summer, 2017 (NA Early Access)
Pros: +Fluid shooting and movement. +Punchy, satisfying audio. +Many weapons can be kept permanently.
Cons: -Smaller weapon pool than many competitors. -Limited options for personalization.