Category: MMO

World of Warships

World of Warships is an arcade-focused naval MMO that drops teams of players into sea-based arenas and asks them to outmaneuver, outspot, and outgun the opposition. You take command of iconic 20th century warships, progress through tech trees, and bring a mix of artillery barrages, torpedo strikes, and utility tools to each match as you fight for objectives and sinking rights.

Publisher: Wargaming
Playerbase: High
Type: Arcade Naval Combat
Release Date: July 02, 2015
Pros: +Huge variety of ships to command. +Impressive ship models and ocean visuals. +Strong emphasis on positioning and tactics.
Cons: -Balance can feel uneven between ships and tiers. -Deliberate pacing will not suit players who want constant action.

Roblox

Roblox is a multi-genre sandbox MMO aimed primarily at kids and teens, built around a central hub where you can jump into community-made games or build your own. It functions as a mix of social platform and game toolkit, letting players chat, add friends, and hop between wildly different experiences without paying an entry fee.

Publisher: Roblox Corporation
Playerbase: High
Type: Sandbox MMO
Release Date: September 28, 2006
Pros: +Flexible creation tools that support open-ended play. +Deep avatar and profile customization. +A huge variety of user-made games across genres.
Cons: -A lot of convenience features are tied to subscription. -Building and scripting can be intimidating at first. -Visuals show their age, and performance can be inconsistent.

Salem

Salem is a sandbox crafting MMO set in 17th century New England, built around the idea that players are not simply questing through a theme park, they are carving out a foothold in a harsh frontier. It pairs a persistent world with a dense web of skills and recipes, asking you to learn, specialize, and cooperate if you want your settlement to last.

Publisher: Mortal Moments
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Crafting MMO
Release Date: June 19, 2015
PvP: Open World
Pros: +Large, persistent world shaped by players. +Crafting is intricate and rewarding. +Broad skill selection supports many playstyles.
Cons: -High barrier to entry for new players. -Reports of developer/GM misconduct. -Interface can feel awkward and fiddly.

Second Life

Second Life is an unusual kind of MMO, less of a quest-driven game and more of an online hangout where the “content” is largely built by the people living in it. Residents create the avatars, outfits, animations, homes, vehicles, and even the small interactive experiences you stumble into while exploring, which makes the world feel more like a constantly evolving community project than a theme park.

Publisher: Linden Lab
Playerbase: Medium
Type: MMO Virtual Universe
Release Date: June 23, 2003
Pros: +Resident-made gear and creations. +Extremely deep avatar personalization. +A huge variety of unique sims to visit. +Linden Dollars can be exchanged for real money. +Active, diverse social community.
Cons: -Tough for beginners to learn. -Interface feels busy and dated. -Texture/asset streaming can be sluggish.

The Elder Scrolls: Legends

The Elder Scrolls: Legends is a 2D collectible card game rooted in The Elder Scrolls universe. Matches are turn-based and revolve around careful card timing, building class-driven decks, and controlling two separate lanes that create constant tactical tradeoffs.

Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Playerbase: Medium
Type: CCG
Release Date: March 08, 2017
Pros: +Faithful Elder Scrolls visuals and lore-inspired presentation. +Two-lane battlefield adds real tactical depth. +Plays well on PC and tablets.
Cons: -No Android support.

Stronghold Kingdoms

Stronghold Kingdoms is a standalone MMORTS set in a medieval world of villages, castles, and constant political pressure, built as an always-online spin on Firefly Studios’ long-running Stronghold strategy series. You start small with a single settlement and quickly get folded into a larger regional structure where other players can coordinate taxes, protection, and war plans, so cooperation and diplomacy show up early rather than feeling like endgame features.

Publisher: Firefly Studios
Playerbase: Low
Type: Strategy MMO
Release Date: October 17, 2012
Pros: +Grounded medieval systems with a more realistic lean. +MMO-style politics and parish play add a distinctive twist. +Deep control over economy, logistics, and growth.
Cons: -Visuals feel dated by modern standards. -Not a browser-only title, it needs a client install. -Monetization can tilt the playing field.

Dreadnought

Dreadnought is a free-to-play, third-person sci-fi shooter focused on capital ship combat, not nimble starfighters. Matches revolve around trading heavy laser fire, missiles, and artillery while managing your ship’s direction, cooldowns, and team positioning across a range of maps and modes.

Publisher: Grey Box
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Sci-Fi Shooter
Release Date: Oct 14, 2018 (Beta 2016)
Pros: +Varied ship classes with distinct roles. +Deep ship loadout and appearance customization. +Several match types to rotate through. +Smart play and coordination are rewarded.
Cons: -Interface can feel clunky. -Balance can be inconsistent.

Fortnite

Fortnite is a free to play 3D co-op survival and Battle Royale title with a vibrant, cartoon-inspired look. In its original form, players collect materials and craft defenses by day, then work together to hold off waves of monsters at night. The game also includes a standalone, free 100 player Battle Royale mode, which quickly eclipsed the co-op mode in popularity and became the main way most people experience Fortnite today.

Publisher: Epic Games
Playerbase: Very High
Type: Co-op Survival / Battle Royale
Release Date: July 25, 2017
Pros: +Stylized visuals that stand out. +High production quality and polish. +Available on multiple platforms with cross platform play.
Cons: -Co-op base game feels noticeably rougher than the Battle Royale mode. -Gameplay loops can feel repetitive over time.

Realm of the Mad God

Realm of the Mad God is a free-to-play 2D fantasy MMORPG that mixes chunky retro pixel art with top-down bullet hell shooting. You jump in with other players to fight through swarms of enemies and eventually challenge Oryx, the Mad God, in a world where permadeath is always on the table, and a single mistake can wipe out a character and their gear.

Publisher: Kabam
Playerbase: High
Type: Fantasy MMORPG
Release Date: June 20, 2011
Pros: +Distinctive hardcore hook with permadeath. +Quick, skill-driven combat pace. +Retro pixel presentation with personality.
Cons: -No PvP focus. -Monetization can feel pay-to-win adjacent. -Steep early learning curve.

Audition Online

Audition Online is a 3D rhythm MMO built around competitive dance rooms and a surprisingly social lobby culture. You string together directional inputs to the beat, show off flashy routines, and dress your avatar like a stage performer, all while chasing high scores against other players.

Publisher: Redbana (T3Fun)
Playerbase: Low
Type: Rhythm
Release Date: April 2, 2007 (NA/EU)
Pros: +Huge variety of avatar fashion and cosmetic options. +Simple basics with a high skill ceiling. +A soundtrack full of familiar, catchy tracks.
Cons: -Visuals show their age. -Core loop can feel samey over long sessions. -No support for user-supplied or imported songs.