Hordes.io

Hordes.io is a free-to-play 3D MMORPG that runs directly in your web browser, built around straightforward tab-target combat, faction conflict, and small-group dungeon style grinding out in the open world. Its chunky, block-inspired visuals keep the presentation simple, while the gameplay leans into classic roles, party bonuses, and constant danger from both monsters and enemy players.

Publisher: Dek
Playerbase: Medium
Type: 3D Browser-Based MMORPG
Release Date: November 8, 2019
Pros: +Easy to pick up for quick sessions. +Straightforward controls and combat. +Encourages grouping and role-based play. +Robust party tools for a browser MMO. +Plays instantly with no install.
Cons: -Rough visuals and basic effects. –No traditional questing structure. -Progression can feel grind-heavy and repetitive. -Monsters aggro aggressively and can overwhelm you.

Overview

Hordes.io Overview

If you want an MMORPG you can jump into without an installer, Hordes.io is designed for exactly that kind of low-friction play. You pick a side in the ongoing faction rivalry between Vanguard and Bloodlust, then choose one of four familiar archetypes, Tank, Mage, Archer, or Healer. From there, the game is about pushing into dangerous zones, building your character through steady combat, and relying on other players when the world gets too hostile to handle alone.

The map is large and packed with monsters that do not wait for you to pull carefully. Most creatures are aggressive, so positioning and awareness matter even when you are simply traveling between areas. That constant pressure pairs with the game’s emphasis on party play. With a quick party-finding tool, it is easy to link up with nearby players, and grouping is rewarded through bonuses to experience and loot based on how many party members are close to you.

PvP is always part of the equation as well. Enemy faction players can show up at any time, and with no safe zones to retreat to, encounters often turn into either a quick fight for Fame or a fast escape to avoid getting picked off while you are already dealing with monsters.

Hordes.io Key Features:

  • Accessible combat and movement – the tab-target foundation and clean control scheme make it approachable, especially for anyone familiar with older-school MMORPG combat.
  • Four classic RPG roles – Tank, Healer, Mage, and Archer each bring distinct strengths and skill kits, giving parties clear job assignments and synergy.
  • Fast party creation – the one-click party system makes grouping painless, and the nearby-member bonuses strongly encourage playing together.
  • Monsters that do not give you breathing room – aggressive enemies keep pacing intense and punish sloppy pulls, particularly for solo players.
  • Always-on faction PvP – open-world conflict with no safe areas means risk is constant, whether you are farming mobs or moving between hotspots.

Hordes.io Screenshots

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Hordes.io Open Beta - Trailer

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System Requirements

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Minimum Requirements:

Windows 10 browser.

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Additional Info

Hordes.io Additional Information

Developer: Dek
Publisher: Dek

Platforms: PC

Closed Beta: August 3, 2019
Open Beta: November 8, 2019

Development History / Background:

Hordes.io is a free-to-play 3D browser MMORPG developed and published by solo developer Dek, supported by volunteer Game Masters who also contribute programming expertise. The project entered Alpha testing in September 2016, followed by a staff-only closed beta on August 3, 2019. It has remained in open beta since November 8, 2019.