Category: 3D

Caravan Stories

Caravan Stories is a Japanese, cross-platform fantasy MMORPG with an anime-inspired art style. Pick from six playable races, build a party by recruiting allies and taming monsters, then take your caravan across a wide world filled with bosses, dungeons, and arena-style PvP.

Publisher: Aiming
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Anime MMORPG
PvP: Colosseum PvP
Release Date: September 10, 2019 (NA/EU), 2017 (JP)
Pros: +Striking anime visuals with a colorful world. +Play across PC and mobile on supported versions. +Monster capturing and party-building depth.
Cons: -PvP leans on asynchronous matchups.

DK Online

DK Online is a high fantasy MMORPG set in a gritty medieval setting, built around open conflict and guild-driven PvP. Players pick from four races and four core classes, then progress through questing, gear upgrades, and hotbar-based combat that leads naturally into large-scale battles like castle sieges.

Publisher: Mansangsoft
Playerbase: Low
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: 2013 (March 5, 2019 Re-release)
Pros: +Distinct shapeshifting forms that change how you play. +Strong focus on PvP and sieges. +Dual talent trees for builds.
Cons: -Some classes are restricted by race. -Performance can dip, especially in busy scenes. -Visuals and presentation feel dated.

Krosmaga

Krosmaga is a collectible card strategy game that mixes classic deckbuilding with a lane-based battlefield. Set in Ankama’s Dofus and Wakfu universe, it has you choose one of twelve gods, build around that deity’s strengths, and send quirky minions and spells down lanes to smash your opponent’s defenses.

Publisher: Ankama Games
Playerbase: Medium
Type: CCG Strategy
Release Date: February 22, 2017
Pros: +Strong Dofus and Wakfu setting. +Bright, cartoon-like presentation. +Approachable rules with plenty of depth.
Cons: -Dungeon runs are gated by currency. -Matchmaking can feel uneven at times.

Pirate King Online

Pirate King Online is a private server MMORPG that leans into classic, grind-heavy progression and a colorful pirate theme. It mixes top-down 3D exploration with island-hopping travel, character advancement through job tiers, and a notable focus on ship ownership, upgrades, and sea battles. If you miss older MMO pacing and enjoy community-driven events, it aims to deliver that familiar “vanilla” feel with an active server cadence.

Developer: ServerDev
Playerbase: Medium
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: July 29, 2016
Pros: +Classic, hardcore progression and pacing. +Frequent server-run events with prizes. +Ship upgrades and naval PvP/PvE.
Cons: -Visually dated presentation. -Grinding is central, not optional.

Shardbound

Shardbound is a tactical collectible card game built around positioning and tempo. Matches play out on a hex grid where you deploy units and cast spells to pressure the opposing side, with the ultimate goal of bringing the enemy champion down to zero health.

Publisher: Spiritwalk Games
Playerbase: Low
Type: Tactical CCG
Release Date: April 06, 2017
Pros: +Interactive Twitch features. +Progression that feels reasonable. +Terrain and board positioning matter.
Cons: -Not much PvE content yet. -Early Access performance can be rough. -English-only language support (for now).

Secret World Legends

Secret World Legends drops you into a modern-day conspiracy where monsters, myths, and secret societies are all very real. As an action RPG built around shared-world MMO elements, it focuses heavily on investigation and narrative while letting you craft a character without rigid classes, then take the fight to occult horrors across locations inspired by real-world legends.

Developer: Funcom
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Action RPG
Release Date: June 23, 2017
Pros: +Reworked combat and progression. +Fresh modern setting for an MMO-style RPG. +Classless, flexible builds. +Strong story and quest writing.
Cons: -Visuals show their age in places. -Combat can still feel awkward at times.

Arena of Valor

Arena of Valor, known as King of Glory in China, is a 5v5 mobile MOBA from Tencent that will feel immediately familiar to anyone who has played League of Legends. Choose a hero, head into the lanes with your minion wave, take down defensive towers, win team fights, and push all the way to the enemy core to close out the match.

Publisher: ProximaBeta
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile MOBA
Release Date: December 19, 2017 (USA)
Pros: +Very large active community. +Tight, touch-friendly controls. +Playable across multiple platforms. +Matches tend to be quicker.
Cons: -Earning and unlocking heroes can be a grind. -Arcana (runes) can cost a lot.

WarRock

WarRock is a 3D tactical first person shooter built around class based infantry combat and a grab bag of match types. You pick a role such as Medic, Assault, or Sniper, then jump into lobby driven rooms that range from tight team fights to vehicle heavy battles. Matches support up to 24 players, and some modes also feature tanks, jetplanes, and other drivable hardware.

Publisher: Papaya Play
Playerbase: Low
Type: Shooter
Release Date: Feb 7, 2007 (NA)
Pros: +Lots of maps, modes, weapons, and cosmetic options. +Runs well on older PCs with a modest install size. +Dedicated Clan vs Clan option for organized play.
Cons: -Many maps are host locked behind paid membership. -Cheaters are a recurring problem, with bans often feeling inconsistent. -Single main server region can cause latency for many players.

FreeStyle Football

FreeStyle Football R (previously released simply as FreeStyle Football) is a team-focused, arcade-styled football game that mixes recognizable soccer fundamentals with flashy character abilities and a colorful fantasy vibe. Matches are built around quick sessions and small teams, letting you queue solo or group up and challenge other players across three match formats.

Publisher: JoyCity
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Sports MMO
Release Date: February 22, 2017 (Original)
Relaunch Date: September 13, 2022
Pros: +Simple to start, lots of room to improve. +Familiar football fundamentals. +Multiple match types for variety.
Cons: –Pay-to-win pressure at the high end. -Takes time to get comfortable. –Communication issues due to mixed languages.

Enlisted

Enlisted is a large-scale World War II first-person shooter built around squad command, where you fight for objectives alongside dozens of other players in battles that can reach 100 participants.

Publisher: Gaijin Entertainment
Playerbase: Low
Type: Shooter
Release Date: April 08, 2021
Pros: +Big, chaotic WWII battles that feel like a front line. +Squad leadership adds tactical options beyond pure aim. +Lots of vehicles, from tanks to aircraft, to vary the action.
Cons: -Progress can feel grindy without paying. -More systems to learn than a typical run-and-gun shooter.