Category: MMO

Destiny 2

Destiny 2 is Bungie’s long-running sci-fi looter shooter that blends MMO-style progression with tight first-person gunplay. As the follow-up to the original console Destiny, it continues the story one year after Rise of Iron while broadening the formula with more destinations to explore, more activities to grind, and a steady stream of seasonal changes.

Publisher: Bungie
Playerbase: High
Type: First Person Looter Shooter
PvP: Multiple PvP Options
Release Date: September 8, 2017
Pros: +High-end presentation and polish. +Flexible builds and loadouts. +Excellent moment-to-moment shooting. +Strong raid and encounter design. +Co-op is consistently rewarding.
Cons: -Big updates can be uneven in quality. -A large portion of the best content is paywalled behind expansions. -Older content is sometimes removed from the game.

ONRAID

ONRAID is a fast-paced, cartoon-styled 2D shooter built around competitive PvP. Players pick a class, load into compact battlegrounds, and rely on positioning, weapon choice, and quick reactions to outplay the other team. Between matches you can tinker with cosmetics and gear options, then jump back in to chase wins and improve your standing.

Publisher: Pragmatix Ltd
Playerbase: Low
Type: 2D Shooter
Release Date: April 18, 2017
Pros: +A solid spread of modes for PvP variety. +Nine distinct classes with different roles. +Lots of skins and craftable gadgets to pursue.
Cons: -Input can feel slightly delayed at times. -Various bugs and technical hiccups have been reported.

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.

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).

BRAIN / OUT

BRAIN / OUT is a side-scrolling, 2D competitive shooter that focuses on clean gunplay, tight maps, and quick decision-making. Pick a weapon, learn the angles, and chase frags across grim, post-Soviet themed arenas in three straightforward modes that keep the action moving.

Publisher: Desertkun
Playerbase: Low
Type: 2D Shooter
Release Date: February 24, 2017
Pros: +Solid weapon modding and unlocks. +Simple fundamentals with a high skill ceiling. +Snappy, reliable controls.
Cons: -Limited long-term depth. -Visually plain and repetitive. -No built-in matchmaking.

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.

Holodrive

Holodrive is a fast, side-scrolling PvP shooter that puts you in control of pint-sized robot fighters. Matches are built around jetpack movement and quick weapon swaps, with several objective modes that lean into the game’s playful tone, including a sports-like mode where teams escort a chicken to score.

Publisher: Versus Evil
Playerbase: Low
Type: 2D Shooter
Release Date: March 24, 2016
Pros: +Adorable presentation. +Deep cosmetic and loadout customization. +Several modes that keep matches from feeling one-note.
Cons: -Small community makes queue times and match quality inconsistent. -Stages start to blend together visually. -Controller support feels rough.

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.

Rogalia

Rogalia is a medieval-themed sandbox MMO focused on player-driven building, crafting, and territorial conflict. It mixes open-world PvP with surprisingly detailed social systems, letting you do everything from settling land and running a workshop to dealing with hangovers and even the risk of STDs if you are not careful.

Publisher: TatriX
Playerbase: Low
Type: MMO Sandbox
Release Date: December 9, 2016
Pros: +Robust crafting and production chains. +Lots of social interactions that affect play. +Developers and community remain engaged.
Cons: -Uneven English localization in places. -Movement can feel sluggish. -Occasional bugs and rough edges.