Updated! Below is a list of the top 10 Free MMORPGs available online. These massively multiplayer online role playing games vary widely but they are all free to play and they are ordered starting with the best.
Check out the below images, high definition videos, and links to additional information about each of the below best free online MMORPG games. The list has now grown to the top 15 MMORPG games.
Top 10 Free MMORPGs
1. Runes of Magic – It was a difficult decision but Runes of Magic is our top choice and it is not hard to see why. With an impressive amount of new content such as the Runes of Magic Chapter III: The Elder Kingdoms, The Elven Prophecy and Ice Dwarf Kingdom along with 2 million gamers playing Runes of Magic it is an impressive free MMORPG. Despite the fact that Runes of Magic download problems continue, it is the obvious choice for any former World of Warcraft player looking to save some money.
Runes of Magic Ice Dwarf HD Trailer:
2. Free Realms – This Sony Online Entertainment Free to play MMORPG is a close second. With 8 million players Free Realms is certainly popular. If not for the more cartoonish graphics and younger audience intended gameplay and certain other drawbacks it would clearly be the number one free-to-play MMORPG. The game is currently on the PC with a Playstation 3 version expected to come out some time next year. While this game is in many ways a typical fantasy genre with the standard features (such as training the Free Realms Pets) the classes also include a Ninja and Kart Driver. You can change classes without creating a new character. Combat is optional and a playable trading card game is also available.
Free Realms HD Gameplay Video of Merry Vale:
3. Quake Live Arena MMOFPS – The Quake Live massively multiplayer online first person shooter is a fan favorite. It made our list of the Top 10 MMOFPS Games so when you add in the fact that it is also free to play it is a lock. Sure the Quake Live billboard ads are annoying but who cares? The Quake Live launch saw 113,000 registrations in the first 6 hours.
Quake Live HD Gameplay Trailer Video:
4. Dungeons and Dragons Online – Since the Free Dungeons and Dragons Online : Eberron Unlimited MMORPG has converted to a free-to-play MMO in September of 2009, DDO Online has gained popularity and 40% more paid subscriber accounts.
In fact, DDO Unlimited recently announced that they have passed 1 million accounts and they just released Sentinels Update 4.
Free Dungeons & Dragons Online: Eberron Unlimited HD Launch Trailer:
5. Sun Online – Soul of the Ultimate Nation has been a popular massively multiplayer online role playing game in Asia since it started in Korea in 2006. The Sun Online MMORPG launched in North America in October of 2009 and Europe in December of 2009. Despite some recent maintenance issues, the graphics and gameplay of this free-to-play game from Webzen are beautiful. The client is currently between 458 MB and 2GB.
SUN Online MMORPG HD Gameplay Video:
6. FusionFall – The Fusion Fall MMORPG from Cartoon Network is very popular with over 5 million accounts. The rich level of characters and content makes this a sure winner with kids and teenagers.
Starting April 19, 2010 the FusionFall massively multiplayer online role playing game will be completely free-to-play. Check out the below high definition gameplay video.
Fusion Fall HD Gameplay Video:
7. Karos Online – Karos Online is a new free-to-play massively multiplayer online role playing game from NHN. The Karos MMORPG features player vs player combat with castle sieges coming soon which will allow hundreds of players to engage in epic battle. The game launched on April 9, 2010.
Karos Online HD Launch Trailer:
8. Ray City – Ray City is the first Racing MMORPG to make our list. This Car Racing massively multiplayer online role playing game from Electronic Arts and Asiasoft Online is currently in open beta. The game features many maps, towns, quests, skills, and more. The Ray City MMORPG has multiple game types, racing modes, a guild system, customization of your cars, and different skills.
Ray City Free Racing MMORPG HD Gameplay Video:
9. Warrior Epic – Warrior Epic is the latest from True Games. It is a new free MMORPG that has publicly stated that they will never allow their content to get stale or repetitive. “Our promise to the Warrior Epic community is that the game will never get stale or repetitive,” said Peter Cesario, Director of Business Development and Product.
Check out the Warrior Epic HD Video Trailer:
10. Operation 7 – Free FPS MMO in Open Beta – If there is any doubt why this game is on our list then check out the 10 Reasons to Play Operation 7. This free MMO first person shooter from Netgame and ParkESM is for adults over the age of 18 with graphic violence. It features an extensive weapons building system that allows you incredible flexibility and freedom in creating and modifying weapons.
Operation 7 Gameplay Video:
11. Perfect World – The Perfect World International Free MMORPG has over 50 million players and is incredibly popular. Recently PWI added an expansion: the Age of Spirits. With and endless list of features and a ton of content, it is no wonder that this free to play MMORPG has has such international success.
Perfect World International Age of Spirits MMORPG HD Trailer:
12. Jade Dynasty – Jade Dynasty is another new free MMORPG. It is based on ancient Chinese mythology and is also known under the name Zhu Xian Online. The free MMORPG begain its open beta on June 15.
Jade Dynasty Free-To-Play MMORPG HD Trailer:
13. Neo Steam – Neo Steam: The Shattered Continent from Atlus Online is a new addition to the free MMORPGs arena. It is so new that it launched on June 11.
Neo Steam: The Shattered Continent MMORPG HD Gameplay Video:
14. Rohan Online – Rohan Online: Blood Feud recently launched a crafting system and marketplace. YNK Interactive has made this free massively multiplayer online role playing game popular very popular particularly in other countries since their launch on May 28, 2008. One interesting feature is a hit list of the last 50 players that killed you.
HD Video of Classes & Gameplay in Rohan Online Free MMORPG:
15. Runescape the Original Free to Play MMORPG – What can I say about Runescape? It is the original free to play MMORPG. Runescape is the largest free MMORPG game in the world according to the Guinness Book of World Records with over 5 million free players and 135 million total accounts. Do not forget the long history of Runescape since Jagex Ltd launched it in 2001. So what if the Gameplay videos set to angry music could cause seizures?
Runescape HD Gameplay Video:
Jun 27, 2009 at 16:13:29
so where does silkroad online place?
Jun 29, 2009 at 23:32:29
Runescape is NOT the original Free to Play MMO. This was actually preceded by Graal Online. Regardless, the inclusion of Runescape has killed any credibility of this list.
Currently Playing: Runes of Magic
Jun 30, 2009 at 10:39:03
@Arcie,
Thank you for your message. I think that 5 million people would argue with you. How many people are still playing Graal Online? Right, that’s what I thought…..
Jul 11, 2009 at 10:19:38
I’ve gotta say, I’m with Arcie on this one. Runescape is more of a “kiddie game” and compared to some of the newer free MMOs, it can’t even hold a candle. Don’t forget MUDs were the first MMOs (not sure if Graal was a MUD, tbh). And just because people play it, doesn’t mean it’s good. But then, people say you shouldn’t criticize something that is free. As for me, I played Runescape for about a week before I completely lost interest. There are a lot of gamers who agree with me.
Finally, put your bias elsewhere, because Runescape is more around 150k active players, possibly 200k. That is nowhere *near* 5 million. And don’t ask me how they would count “active subscriptions” if most people are playing for free then most of them probably have no *real* interest in the game, as a paying customer does. As an example, my one week of playing before giving up on it for being such a terrible game.
Jul 22, 2009 at 15:19:24
i also lost interest in runescape after a few weeks. it just didnt grab my attention like other games i’ve played. i can think of at least two games that deserve that number 10 spot or better. Knight Online is probably when of the best free mmo’s i’ve played and its fairly small so it doesnt take up a lot of space on my laptop. another great game is Gunz. you need to have fast hands for the game but its deffinitly fun and different than most mmo’s online now.
Jul 26, 2009 at 16:01:39
I played runescape years ago when their wausnt many mmos around i was playing runescape and Dransik online now called ashen empires it was a fairly good game BACK in the day lol but i think the number 10 spot prolly coulda been given to requiem bloodymare or even scions of fate those are both great games besides the major grinding in scions the item mall is great and the special spells are fun as hell, and for requiem that is a great game if u love horror mmos and the graphics are pretty good also has a great quest system in it as well, as for runescape if they took some of that money from what they make and up the graphics like they did years ago runescape could be a force to reckon with, ive played MANY MANY mmos and runescape was an awesome game years ago
Jul 28, 2009 at 00:11:52
@Admin
Yeah, no where did I say Graal was amazing (though I do feel its not WORSE than Runescape). What I did say was Graal predated Runescape as a F2P MMO. Therefor, its not the original. Now, why I said the inclusion of Runescape kills the credibility of the list is, Runescape is outdated and does not hold a candle to most of the F2Ps out there now. Its inclusion here seems injected just to appease a fanbase. Now, if you honestly feel the game is still considered one of the top 10 F2P MMOs after playing games not listed here such as: Silkroad Online, Dungeons and Dragons Unlimited, Fly for Fun, etc… There are dozens of F2P MMOs that overshadow the un”original” F2P MMO, therefor, including it on this list, in my opinion, invalidates the list.
@Devon
MUDs were technically different than MMOs. While the very basic concept is the same, they are both kept as two seperate entities since MUDs are still played in large numbers. To be completely upfront, the FIRST MMO was Neverwinter Nights (not the 3d one, the old AOL game).
Jul 30, 2009 at 00:50:21
Ahhh good old runescape
i mean i hate it now but like 5 years ago me and my mates at school ued to play it all the time brings back alot of memories but now i get boored after one minute i must asmit it was the best free mmorpg for its time, but now there is too much compitions and reall runescape hasnt changed that much accpet fr the graphics
Aug 4, 2009 at 04:02:03
FACE IT RUNESCAPE IS WEB-BASED NO DOWNLOAD NEEDED JUST START PLAYING AND ITS THE BEST GAME IN THE WORLD ITS OWNZ ALL THE OTHER GAMES TBH SO STFU ALL OF YOU THAT SAY ITS CRAP TRY MAKING SOMTHING LIKE THAT YOURSELF NOOBS.
Sep 12, 2009 at 01:15:45
I agree with most. for a current list of the best free online games, runescape has no place. Just like if you were to have a list of the best CURRENT pay to play MMO’s Everquest would prob not be on it. BUt it was defiantly one of the all time bests, especially for what it did for the MMO community, same with Ultima.
Now if this was a list of all time best free MMO’s, then yes Runscape has a place. I remember playing this back when there was no such thing as a “members” account, and it was truly free (no having to buy the best items, or pay a fee to access some content). Back then, this was what there was, and it was great..and it showed the world there is a market for this genre of games where you can make money off a “free” game. (original runescape membership accounts were $5 a month…and they had thousands of paying subscribers back then.
Oct 22, 2009 at 21:12:39
Yea i agree with all…I think runescape should of never been up there..but when i was younger i played it an i was very active an i liked it..but now its nothing compared to the game that arw out these days….For example (GunZ…Well idk if world of warcraft is mmporg but its good….rakion online..perfect world….aruarose online….an ETC..For everyone who like gunZ right now im playing a private server called darkgunz….if u wanna play try it out its good… xD
Oct 30, 2009 at 08:51:57
you need to put in this top lineage 2 game
Oct 30, 2009 at 23:33:14
i agree with ali runescape is a great non download game! i started playing runescape when it was released.I still find my self loging on now and then >.>..iv seen runescape grow.. when runescape came out… they didnt have prity much anything…crapy grafics and nooby skillz they didnt even have rune geer adamant geer was the best now they have millions of itoms you can wear i guese what im saying is runescape would be the #1 spot if it was a list of browser games fools
Nov 1, 2009 at 14:00:19
@KuBeX
Lineage II is NOT a F2P game. There are illegal private servers, but its not a FREE game! So no, Lineage II does NOT belong at the top of a list of F2P games.
Nov 11, 2009 at 14:12:58
wtf! old mmorpg online games! >_<
Nov 17, 2009 at 04:09:09
where does Fiesta stand xD
Dec 10, 2009 at 09:47:39
hey u guyz i was just thinking… runescape is soo run down thiese days but face it its a good game for some ppl and a bad game for others i personely think its a really great game but i dunno u guyz really r being a bit too hard on old runescape :-{
Dec 19, 2009 at 09:16:25
@runescape supporter
Yes runescape is run down but these days the runecape graphics and gameplay don’t compare to the ones you can download, in it’s day runescape was a good game and it was loved but not many people actually like the game anymore because of all of the children randomly following you and asking stupid questions AND the fact that about 1/2 of the accounts created are level 3′s
Dec 20, 2009 at 23:11:06
@runescape supporter
Its fine to like a game and support it as, in your opinion, a good game. Advocating that, however, opens your idea up to discussion. The person who made this list not only said he felt it belonged somewhere on a top 10 F2P 3d game list, but went so far as to say he felt it belonged as KING! Runescape has not evolved. The HD version is still clunky, lacking in detail, repetitious, and boring. The mechanics are archaic and for anyone with a choice between Runescape and a game like Runes of Magic, the choice is pretty clear.
Arcie
Dec 29, 2009 at 17:55:29
Where does AQ Worlds place?
Jan 1, 2010 at 20:40:40
Yeh but dont forget not every1 has a good enough comp 2 play these high detailed games ^^ my comp can barly handle flyff ^^
Jan 18, 2010 at 22:40:24
lol guys i dunno why you are so hard on RS it`s not that bad besieds it had made some cool updates like New quests and mini games and ETC but if RS was a downloaded game it would be better…
Jan 18, 2010 at 22:43:05
I still Dont support RS
Jan 19, 2010 at 11:33:56
I dont mind if people LIKE Runescape, I just mind that people keep putting it on these lists! By today’s standard, by standards of a year ago even, it doesnt belong on a list like this.
Arcie
Jan 28, 2010 at 07:35:10
Ok first off, runescape is no longer current. Anarchy online deserves to be on the list, as well as Knight online, Luna Online, Ragnarok Online, 2 Moons, and a whole lot of others competing for the 10 spot. Runescape is more of an adventure(ish) game than anything. It reminds me more of Ultima than anything else. That would be an RPG. Sure it has an MMO aspect but face it..its a browser based game! I didnt see Adventure Quest (flash based) on your list and it has just as many players as Runescape. Don’t get me wrong, Runescape is definately a decent game, for the kids at the local public library…as someone in their late 20s I would definately like something that challenges me. Something I can pick up and put down as needed. I play Luna online for that reason. I can play with my 6yo daughter or go solo and still have just as much fun as i did when i played pay 2 play mmorpgs.
Jan 30, 2010 at 12:52:06
RuneScape is a far better game than people may first think. Most F2P games have nothing but combat, and it’s thrown at you like a bitch. MapleStory, for example, is just one huge, long, combat grind. RuneScape adds A LOT of non-combat options (being one of the only free MMOs where half of the players are non-combat pures; people with insanely high skills, but only LV3), as well as unique quests that are far more than “kill x monsters.” People look at the graphics (which are very unimportant to a game) and automatically call it crap because of that.
The problem is that RuneScape F2P IS crap. There are very, VERY few quests and P2P have far more training options on, well…everything. Basically, RuneScape should hardly be called an F2P game. It’s a wonderful P2P, but the F2P does not have enough to offer.
Feb 11, 2010 at 16:57:33
I agree with Arccy. Rune scape is a sucky game.(no offence to rune scape people) but its more of a web paged game. i tried it before it was fun. but it gets really boring after a while.
Mar 5, 2010 at 20:01:25
Hey, Ive played Runescape since the beginning, and never payeed a cent, and yet I still enjoy it even now. =D
Mar 5, 2010 at 20:54:25
Also, if you really insist on how “bad” it is, take notice that its ranked 12th out of 10 XD
Mar 7, 2010 at 00:41:14
The point is, it was listed on here as the “original F2P MMO” which it is not. Also, its listed on a list of the best F2P MMOs, which it shouldnt be. I posted that response because I want to make sure everyone knows there are other options to Runescape! Allods, Runes of Magic, Rohan, I mean, there are so MANY F2P MMOs now that Runescape should be empty.
Arcie
Mar 18, 2010 at 06:16:16
I have never played Runescape so I am not qualified to say wether it is top 10 material or not. The fact that it has split a heck of a lot of peoples opions suggests it may not be that bad a call.
Arcie, you must be having a bit of a tongue in cheek moment when you write
“Regardless, the inclusion of Runescape has killed any credibility of this list.
Currently Playing: Runes of Magic”
You say that Runscape killed the credibility of the list but admit to be currently playing Runes of Magic. This is top of the list and thus surely gives the list some credibility.
Also lists are just lists…it is not a set of facts. If someone had written their top 10 foods would you have said they are wrong?
Apr 15, 2010 at 06:02:55
“It was a difficult decision but Runes of Magic is our top choice and it is not hard to see why.”
lol?
Apr 15, 2010 at 09:00:28
@John
Irony……Horrible Irony……
Apr 16, 2010 at 14:28:12
Well i think pwi is the best mmorpg right now i’ve tried countless others and that includes runes of magic but, has no dice against pwi and i’m pretty sure most of u will agree with me after after playing it.
Apr 28, 2010 at 13:49:26
Bob, it depends on the gamer. Me personally didn’t like PWI very much because it’s not very social until you get high enough level to travel to another city. Even then it’s trade spam. In my opinion I think that Dream of Mirror Online, by aeria games and entertainment should have been somewhere on this list because of it’s massive social base.
Apr 28, 2010 at 13:49:53
Sorry about that…. Blob*
May 25, 2010 at 14:46:49
Honestly…I played Runescape, got to a pretty high level, and quit. My friends wasted 5 years of thier lives on this silly game, and comparatively to World of Warcraft, Runes of Magic, or even Aion, Runescape looks like something they put together in a month. Plus its not free. the Game sucks without being a member, which COSTS MONEY. So for all you runescape players, its not a bad game, just stop saying its a good one
May 25, 2010 at 16:25:31
@Blob, Perfect World is not as good as Runes of Magic, in my opinion. RoM overshadows PWI in a number of areas. While I cant make my RoM character a stick figure (something I hated in PWI anyways), it has a decent amount of customization once you get past the login screen. PWI boasts a HUGE customization system which, unless you change an INI file to reduce yourselves to a stick or bloat yourselves to a blueberry (Willy Wonka reference), once you don gear, its unnoticable. Either way, getting into the beef of the game, every Archer is the same, every Warrior is the same, etc. Runes of Magic allows for a lot of variations on each character with the multi-class system. For instance, I am a Rogue/Knight. My character is very different from a Rogue/Priest or a Rogue/Scout. The party roles shift based on your class combination and gear. I did enjoy all my time in PW (before it was international, btw), but the CS was too expensive and the grind was too harsh. Runes of Magic is end-game focused with a lot of end-game content and a short trek to get there.
@John, every new top 10 F2P MMO list I see varies greatly from number 10 to number 3. I see a huge range of choices by individual gamers and critics alike. However, the top 2 spots, often trading due to taste, are almost ALWAYS, Runes of Magic and Dungeons and Dragons Online. Both have an excessive amount of content for F2P MMOs, decent graphics (DDO much nicer though), and solid gameplay (even though I didnt like DDO). My problem with these lists lies in the lack of company discussion. A game is only as good as the publisher providing its support and so far, Frogster America, fails all over the place. I love the game and keep playing because my server, Osha, is full of a lot of great players. But Frogster America has caused a lot of great players to leave due to thier apparent lack of ability to run an MMO.
-Arcie
Jun 18, 2010 at 12:58:47
I really liked RoM…actually, I still like it. I’ve since recently started playing DDO, and I immediately joined a great clan who Vent all the time, so I’m pleased with the community, and I’m digging the game.
I do think Silk Road should have been on this list…it’s a no-brainer for me. If you’re going by ‘popularity’ I can see why Runescape is on the list…but honestly, it just doesn’t even come close to the production value and entertainment of all the recent free MMOs.
Jul 26, 2010 at 12:20:26
you guys are all gay for talking about rune-scape for so long. completely diverted from topic. there are too many free mmo’s out these days to have a top 10 list. its all a matter of perception and opinion anyways. Why not make a list of great mmo’s currently out, give your own unbiased opinion and review, rather than showing favor, cuz there will always be haters hating on your opinion.Did I mention I hated Rune scape from the beginning? (just my opinion. All you RS lovers calm down, what difference to you does it make if I think you like it up the butt? you dont know me anyways.)
Jul 29, 2010 at 04:34:45
TheSteuck,
Top ten lists are made by people who tend to know the topic pretty well. We go by their opinions, in hopes they will be bias and warranted.
What people *do* care about, are douche bags like you, acting all badass, when you’re just a punk kid with an attitude looking for attention. Are you even out of high school yet? Then what the hell are you doing pretending you’re the shit, and everyone else is ‘gay’…you barely know what you want out of life…stop acting like an asshole version of Gandhi.
Jul 29, 2010 at 22:22:13
@eXistenz
whats with the hostility mayne? Why would you want a biased opinion? I Might prefer FPS MMO’s to MMORPG’s. You want me as the writer, who won’t even appreciate some key elements that appeal to you, telling you what to play? You dont know this author personally, you dont know how well he knows the genre. You dont know me either. Your not acting any different then I. Shit talk tastes like shit no matter who’s talking it. Your gonna make a deal about being an ass, then turn around and be an ass to me? It was an exampled opinion all light harded fun.
Jul 30, 2010 at 11:58:12
Wow all the runescape haters shut the fuck up seriously. You`re all probably 10 years old kids. Stop looking at the graphics just play it a little bit then get member and you will understand why so many people like it. But Jagex fucked the game so yea I agree that runescape sucks now but before it was so nice with old graphics, real pking and all the other good things Jagex removed.
Aug 21, 2010 at 12:22:58
@Arcie
Dude…
You are way, way…. WAY too involved in this than you need to be…
I just came to see the list…
I just quit WoW and still have that MMO craving…
I’m playing Aika Online atm. Working pretty well… but… Damn dude.
I thought I was sad. Ty for showing me otherwise….
Aug 22, 2010 at 14:13:02
THE ONLY WAY RS WOULD BE BETTER IF IT WAS DOWNLOADABLE WITH A CS AND MEMBERS WAS FREE… WITH A CASH SHOP U CAN JUST BUY STUFF LIKE MAYBE WING OR W.E.. u no whjat? i take that bak rs is way to crappy even witha huge expansion and downloadble thing like that..