Category: MMORPG

Mortal Online

Mortal Online is a hardcore sandbox MMORPG built around skill training instead of character levels. It drops you into a harsh medieval fantasy setting where your progress comes from what you practice, whether that is fighting, crafting, trading, or building, and where danger, including other players, is never far away.

Publisher: Mortal Online Factory
Playerbase: Low
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: June 9, 2010
Pros: +Player-driven sandbox design. +Classless, skill-based characters. +Full open-world PvP
Cons: -Skill ceiling without subscribing. -Rough edges and recurring bugs. -EU server location can mean higher latency.

Twelve Sky 2

Twelve Sky 2 drops you into a martial fantasy MMO built around clan identity, weapon-focused combat, and long stretches of monster hunting across a wintry landscape. It aims for a distinct Chinese-inspired aesthetic, and while its moment-to-moment play can feel old-school (sometimes to a fault), there is still a clear appeal for players who enjoy steady grinding, simple progression, and periodic clan PvP as a change of pace.

Publisher: Red Fox Games
Playerbase: Low
Type: Fantasy
Release Date: September 09, 2009
Pros: +Strong character models. +Smooth combat animations. +Large-scale zones.
Cons: -Questing becomes monotonous. –World often feels sparse. –Class choices can seem too similar.

Florensia

Explore a bright fantasy world split between island adventures and open-water voyages in Florensia. You will spend your time tackling long quest chains, hunting unusual monsters, and building up a character that eventually branches into a more focused role. Its signature twist is that land and sea play differently, so progression is not just about levels, it is also about learning two styles of combat and upgrading the ship that carries you between them.

Publisher: Netts Corporation
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Fantasy RPG
Release Date: October 15, 2008
Pros: +Vibrant art direction and locations. +Meaningful class branching at higher levels. +Distinct land and sea combat modes
Cons: -Combat pacing can feel monotonous. -Getting around, especially at sea, is very slow. -Quest objectives often lack variety.

Talisman Online

Talisman Online drops players into a fantasy interpretation of ancient China, built around long-form leveling, constant gear improvement, and plenty of traditional MMO questing. With five distinct classes to choose from, it leans on flashy skill effects and a weapon-focused progression system to keep combat feeling rewarding, even when the moment-to-moment structure is familiar.

Publisher: Mira Game
Playerbase: Medium
Type: 3D Fantasy MMORPG
Release Date: October 17, 2007
Pros: +Distinct class combat styles. +Bright, varied zones. +Showy spell and skill visuals.
Cons: -Routine quest design. -Noticeable localization issues. -Long, slow trips between objectives.

Tales of Pirates

Tales of Pirates II, also known to many players as Pirate King Online, is a colorful 3D MMORPG built around a lighthearted pirate fantasy theme. You pick from four preset protagonists and begin in one of three beginner regions, a snowy fortress zone, a wooded city, or a desert settlement, then work toward class upgrades after level 10. It is a very traditional, grind-friendly MMO with quests, instanced areas, collectible fairy companions, and plenty of “old era” design quirks that come with its age.

Publisher: IGG
Playerbase: Low
Type: F2P MMORPG
Release Date: March 30, 2007 (NA/EU)
PvP: Arena
Pros: +Classic MMO vibe. +Convenient auto-pathing. +Very high level cap (130+)
Cons: -Clunky movement and input. -Aging presentation.

Rohan: Blood Feud

Rohan: Blood Feud, or just Rohan Online, is a free-to-play 3D fantasy MMORPG set in a medieval-inspired world, built around open conflict between players. Its big hook is a revenge-driven PVP loop powered by the Hit List and Vengeance system, letting you track killers and quickly return the favor when the opportunity shows up.

Publisher: PlayWith Interactive
Playerbase: Low
Type: Fantasy MMORPG
Release Date: May 28, 2008
PvP: Guild Wars / Arenas / Semi-persistent PK mode
Pros: +Memorable music and strong sound design. +Designed with PVP as a core activity. +Hit List and Vengeance mechanics add real stakes. +Large, flexible skill trees for build variety. +Huge world with many dungeons to explore
Cons: -A lot of time spent traveling between objectives. -Leveling leans heavily into repetitive grinding. -Classes are tied to specific races

Voyage Century Online

Voyage Century Online (also known as Bounty Bay Online) is a historical MMORPG built around the Age of Sail. Set in the 16th century, it mixes land-based adventuring with a heavier focus on ocean travel, ship management, and naval battles, while featuring recognizable coastal cities inspired by real locations. If you want an MMO where your progress is tied as much to routes, cargo, and cannons as it is to character levels, Voyage Century still stands out as a rare nautical option.

Publisher: IGG
Playerbase: Low
Type: MMORPG
PvP: Open World
Release Date: December 22, 2006 (NA/EU)
Pros: +Huge world to sail and explore. +Memorable ship-to-ship combat.
Cons: -Rough English localization. -Clunky, dated interface. -Noticeable pay-to-win pressure.

Metin 2

Metin 2 is a 3D fantasy MMORPG that leans heavily into old-school progression, faction conflict, and fast, arcade-like melee. Players pick from five classes, pledge themselves to one of three kingdoms, and spend most of their time questing, farming dense monster packs, and occasionally clashing with rival players through duels or open-world PvP.

Publisher: Gameforge
Playerbase: Low
Type: Fantasy MMORPG
PvP: Duels/Kingdom Warfare/Open World
Release Date: June 29, 2007 (NA / EU)
Pros: +Satisfying hack-and-slash style combat for an older MMO. +Several PvP formats tied to factions and player choice. +Runs well on modest hardware.
Cons: -Aged visuals will be a hurdle for many. -Very limited character creation. -Progression is grind-heavy, especially early on.

Champions of Regnum

Champions of Regnum is built around one central idea, a three-faction war that never really stops. Instead of funneling everyone into instanced battlegrounds, it pushes players into a shared conflict over forts, castle invasions, and realm pride, complete with NPC guards and even dragons joining the chaos. The long-term objective is to secure all six gems for your realm, earning an audience with the golden dragon and a realm-wide “wish” that can shift the balance of power.

Publisher: NGD Studios
Playerbase: Low
Type: RvR MMORPG
Release Date: May 24, 2007
Pros: +Multiple ways to PvP, from open warzone fights to structured arenas. +Victory tends to hinge on coordination and execution more than raw headcount. +Flexible skill trees encourage experimenting with different builds.
Cons: -Outdated, awkward interface. -A permanent mount effectively requires spending money. -PvE content feels secondary. -Very long loading/download times if the experimental client option is enabled.

Aika Online

Aika Online is a PvP-driven MMORPG built around nation pride and constant conflict, where five factions fight over territory and valuable relics. You pick one of six classes, venture across the world of Arcan, and spend much of your time preparing for, or participating in, large-scale Nation Wars that put player coordination above everything else.

Publisher: T3Fun (HanbitSoft)
Playerbase: Low
Type: PvP MMORPG
Release Date (Korea): December 31, 2010
Pros: +Stylish environments and strong character/weapon designs. +NPC writing often lands a light, comedic tone. +Pran companion system adds a distinctive hook.
Cons: -Classes are gender locked. -Character customization feels restrictive. -Combat feedback and moment-to-moment action are underwhelming.