Top 10 Best Fantasy MMORPGs / MMOs
Fantasy has been one of the most popular genres of MMORPGs since the birth of the MMO, catering to our love for story, swordplay, and sorcery. As one of the
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Free-to-Play Week in Review – 10/16/2015
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Block N Load is a 5v5, hero-driven arena shooter that mixes objective-based FPS action with Minecraft-like construction. Teams begin by shaping defenses out of blocks, traps, and utility pads, then switch into full-on combat as they push lanes, dig tunnels, and try to crack the opposing base before their own core is destroyed.
 | Publisher: Toadman Interactive Playerbase: Low Type: Strategy FPS Release Date: April 30, 2015 Pros: +Large hero roster with different roles. +Smart blend of building, traps, and gunplay. +Perks add meaningful hero customization. Cons: -Rotating hero availability can be limiting. -Matchmaking quality is inconsistent. -Steep learning curve for new players. |
Black Gold Online
Black Gold Online is a steampunk-tinged fantasy MMORPG built around a two-faction conflict over valuable resources. Players pick a side, select from a wide roster of classes, and then spend their time questing, clearing dungeons, and jumping into PvP through open-world fighting and battleground-style matches. One of its standout hooks is the ability to pilot mechanized combat units, trading swords and spells for miniguns and rockets when the situation calls for heavier firepower.
 | Publisher: Snail Games Playerbase: Shut Down Type: MMORPG Release Date: June 20, 2014 PvP: Open World/ Battlefields Pros: +Distinct steampunk-fantasy premise. +Pilotable combat mechs. +More hands-on combat input. Cons: -Minimal ongoing support. -Frequent technical issues. -Stiff, low-quality animation work. |
Evolution: Battle for Utopia
Evolution: Battle for Utopia blends sci-fi shooting with the long-term planning of a base-building MMO. You play as a stranded soldier on a hostile alien world, pushing into dangerous zones to recover allies and supplies, then returning home to expand a fortified outpost that can be attacked by other players.
 | Publisher: My.com Playerbase: Medium Type: Mobile MMORPG Release Date: April 2, 2014 PvP: Yes Pros: +Polished presentation and solid production values. +An uncommon mix of shooter action and base strategy. +Plays without energy timers gating sessions. Cons: -Monetization can tilt power in competitive play. -Difficulty ramps up noticeably later. -Rare cloud/save hiccups can occur. |
Knight Online
Knight Online (often called USKO) is a classic, click-to-move fantasy MMORPG set in Carnac, a world locked in a permanent conflict between El Morad and Karus. It is very much a PvP-first game, backed by a long-running community that still keeps servers busy even years after its original debut.
 | Publisher: NTTGame Playerbase: High Type: MMORPG Release Date: August 17, 2004 (NA) PvP: Duels, Siege War, Faction War, Battlefield Pros: +Plenty of PvP modes to rotate through. +Large, active community. +Frequent in-game events. Cons: -Outdated graphics and UI. -Weak English localization in places. -Very limited character appearance options. |
Dragon’s Dogma Online
Dragon’s Dogma Online is a free-to-play action MMORPG that brings the Dragon’s Dogma formula into a shared online world, letting players explore the fantasy land of Lestaria with strong visuals and real-time combat. It also stood out for offering cross-platform play across PC and consoles (PS3/PS4) on a single server, which was still relatively uncommon for MMORPGs at the time.
 | Publisher: Capcom Online Games Playerbase: TBD Type: MMORPG Release Date: August 31, 2015 (Japan Only) Shut Down Date: December 5, 2019 PvP: Open World Pros: +Flexible, class-based progression that encourages experimentation. +Robust crafting depth. +Economy shaped heavily by players. +Gathering and farming as meaningful side systems. Cons: -No western release announced. |
Albion Online
Albion Online is a medieval-themed sandbox MMORPG built around player choice rather than fixed classes. Instead of picking a rigid archetype at character creation, you shape your role through what you wear, what you craft, and which weapons and armor you invest time into mastering. Its biggest draw is a fully player-driven economy where gear, buildings, and supplies exist because players gathered the resources and made them.
 | Publisher: Sandbox Interactive Playerbase: Medium Type: Sandbox MMORPG Release Date: July 17, 2017 PvP: Open World / Territory Control Pros: +Flexible, classless progression. +Deep gathering and crafting loops. +Economy shaped by players. +Useful farming and housing features. Cons: -UI feels dated in places. -Premium options can translate into practical benefits. |
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. |
Warside
Warside is a 2D, sci-fi side-scrolling shooter that mixes arcade gunplay with light RPG progression. Drawing on the feel of classic run-and-gun games while supporting both PvE missions and PvP matches, it aimed for quick rounds, class roles, and cooperative team play, but the project has since been discontinued.
 | Publisher: Kraken Games Playerbase: Shut down Type: Shooter Release Date: May 5, 2015 (Early Access) Shut Down: December 1, 2017 Pros: +Easy to pick up with satisfying moment-to-moment combat. +Solid selection of characters and class roles. Cons: -Match balance could be uneven. -Limited map variety. |
