Category: 3D

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.

Dauntless

Dauntless is a free-to-play cooperative action RPG built around squad-based monster hunts. You and up to three other Slayers track down towering Behemoths across the Shattered Isles, then turn the parts you earn into stronger weapons and armor for the next fight.

Publisher: Phoenix Labs
Playerbase: High
Type: Third Person Action RPG
Release Date: August 18, 2017 (May 24, 2018 OBT)
Pros: +Deep gear crafting and upgrade paths. +4-player co-op hunts built for teamwork. +Fast, responsive real-time combat. +Success comes from learning patterns and playing well.
Cons: -Core loop can feel repetitive over time. -Menus and interface are not very user-friendly.

Infestation: The New Z

Infestation: The New Z is a free-to-play, open-world zombie survival MMO where the real danger is often other survivors. You will roam a bleak sandbox map, loot whatever you can carry, and try to stay alive in a PvP-heavy environment that rewards aggression just as much as careful scavenging.

Publisher: OP Productions, Fredaikis AB
Playerbase: Medium
Type: F2P Survival MMO
Release Date: November 22, 2016
Pros: +Free-to-play entry point. +Straightforward, PvP-driven loop. +A rebuilt take on Infestation: Survivor Stories.
Cons: -Visuals show their age. -Little to no onboarding for new players. -Loot spawns are so generous they undermine survival. -Spawn camping can be a recurring problem.

Ironsight

Ironsight is a competitive online first-person shooter built around brisk, modern firefights and a familiar pick-up-and-play format. Matches take place on varied battlegrounds with changing weather, and the loadout system leans heavily on breadth, offering a huge armory of guns plus drones that function like streak-style tools for scouting or extra firepower.

Publisher: Wiple Games
Playerbase: Medium
Type: FPS
Release Date: February 1, 2018 (NA)
Pros: +Large weapon selection with lots to experiment with. +Cosmetics and character personalization options. +Smooth, well-tuned gunplay.
Cons: -Some arenas feel visually plain or familiar.