Best Free MMORPG Games for PC in 2025!


Tarisland
If you're looking for an MMORPG that sticks to the tried-and-true structure, Tarisland may be worth checking out.

Lost Ark
Journey throughout the realm of Arkesia and do battle against a demon invasion in Smilegate's free-to-play ARPG Lost Ark!

Palia
Get your cozy MMO on as you work to build your house, collect bugs, fish, and help out friends.

Genshin Impact
Explore a bright and fantastical anime-styled world in miHoYo's free-to-play online RPG Genshin Impact.

Destiny 2
Embark on a heroic quest to save humanity in Bungie's epic sci-fi MMO shooter Destiny 2, now free-to-play.

Tower of Fantasy
Tower of Fantasy brings the MMORPG experience to PC and mobile with a F2P, splashy, anime-esque style.

Guild Wars 2
Guild Wars 2 represents ArenaNet's attempt to turn MMO convention on its ears and create an engaging game for players of all skill levels and play styles.

Phantasy Star Online 2
Phantasy Star Online 2 is a free to play 3D MMORPG published by SEGA. Based on the original Dreamcast and Gamecube series, Phantasy Star Online 2 offers players the chance to visit detailed worlds and fight hundreds of interesting enemies.

Albion Online
Albion Online is a 3D sandbox MMORPG with player freedom being at the center of the game. Players will be able to claim land, build a house, gather resources, craft items which they can use or sell, and engage in Guild vs Guild or open world PVP.

RIFT
Rift, a once Pay-to-play MMORPG now Free to Play by Trion Worlds is set in a world being torn apart by mystical energies.

Star Wars: The Old Republic
Star Wars: The Old Republic (SWTOR) is a free to play 3D Sci-Fi MMORPG based on the popular Star Wars universe.

Star Trek Online
Star Trek Online (STO) is a free to play 3D Sci-Fi MMORPG based on the popular Star Trek series.

Dungeons and Dragons Online
Dungeons & Dragons Online (DDO) is a free-to-play 3D Fantasy MMORPG based on the classic Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) tabletop role playing game.

The Lord of the Rings Online
The Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO) is a free-to-play massively multiplayer online roleplaying game based on the books of J.R.R. Tolkien.

RuneScape
RuneScape is one of the most popular free-to-play Browser MMORPG, from the British development studio Jagex. Set in a detailed, medieval fantasy world of epic scale both geographically and historically, RuneScape proudly draws its inspiration from classic role-playing games to deliver a contemporary, innovative and original experience for millions of players across the globe, with a popular subscription option of even greater scale and ambition, both running directly within almost any computer’s browser.

Brighter Shores
If you are a Runescape fan, you may want to check out the latest MMORPG project from its creator.

Diablo Immortal
Diablo Immortal is an all-new massively multiplayer online action RPG and Blizzard’s long advertised mobile Diablo experience (that totally was not coming to PC) comes to PC complete with all the demon slaying and looting you could want.

Neverwinter
Neverwinter is an action MMORPG based on the acclaimed Dungeons and Dragons universe.

Path of Exile 2
One of the most successful ARPGs out there gets a follow-up title 11 years later.


Fractured Online
It's been a long road to get here, but Fractured Online is now free-to-play.

Sky: Children of the Light
Take a beautiful trip through a wonderous world from the creators of "Journey."

Kritika: Zero
Leap into action in Kritika: Zero a fast-paced free-to-play MMORPG from VALOFE!

Ravendawn Online
Get a bit nostalgic with an MMO that looks like games of the past, but plays a bit more modern.


Eden Eternal
Eden Eternal is a free-to-play 3D anime-style MMORPG from the developers of Kitsu Saga and Grand Fantasia. In Eden Eternal, players will trek across a magical realm filled with vibrant races (Humans, Beast Men, Frog Men and other half-animal races) and prosperous villages.

Ethyrial: Echoes of Yore
An "old school MMORPG" that pays tribute to those that came before it.

Summoners War: Chronicles
Discover the secrets of the Rahil Kingdom in this reimagined version of Summoners War

Torchlight: Infinite
200 years after the events of Torchlight II we pick up the story both on PC and mobile in Torchlight: Infinite.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What MMORPG means?
MMORPG is an acronym for “Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game” and is usually the term used to describe online games like World of Warcraft (WoW), Final Fantasy XIV, Guild Wars 2, The Elder Scrolls Online and EVE Online.
Common features of an MMORPG are role-playing elements (RPG) like character progression, creating your own character or deciding what class or skills your character will use, questing or going into dungeons, and grouping together in "parties" or "Guilds". In addition to the roleplaying elements, these games usually feature large expansive worlds to explore, deep narratives, non-player characters (NPCs), plenty of side activities (like fishing, crafting, player housing or mini-games), and more.
The “Massively Multiplayer Online” portion of the acronym refers to the games requiring an internet connection as they are played online and they usually involve thousands, if not tens of thousands for some of the larger games, of players in the same play space (usually called a “server”).
What is the best free MMORPG in 2025?
The “best” free MMORPG this year is going to be a tough question to answer as this is a highly subjective term and your own personal likes and dislikes will certainly play a factor. What is best for my likes and wants in a game may not match up with your likes.
That said, though, if you are looking for something new on the MMORPG front to play, there are a few titles that most MMORPG players will ask if you have played yet so their common questions could serve as a good starting point for your search.
1 - Guild Wars 22 - Lost Ark
4 - Star Wars: The Old Republic
5 - Path of Exile
6 - Albion Online
7 - RuneScape
8 - The Lord of the Rings Online
9 - Dungeons & Dragons Online
10 - Star Trek Online
What free MMORPG has the most players?
Some of the current free MMORPGs with large player counts right now would include:
1 - Runescape
2 - Path of Exile
3 - Guild Wars 2
4 - Lost Ark
5 - EVE Online
Figuring out how many players an MMORPG has can be a difficult task. It’s rare that games release their player totals anymore and given the wide distribution of MMORPGs across multiple platforms and launchers, it is hard to use tools like Steam Charts to see a game’s player count. Not every player of an MMORPG may be playing via Steam or even playing on PC.
What is the difference between RPG and MMORPG?
The primary difference between RPG titles and MMORPG titles is the size of the player base in the world at any given time. RPGs are typically single-player experiences that sometimes offer the ability to group up with small groups of your friends in multiplayer content. MMORPGs usually have a persistent world with thousands of players online at any given time.
When you turn off your copy of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, the world essentially comes to a pause until the next time you play. MMORPGs, on the other hand, keep evolving when you are offline as many other players continue their adventures in the same world you are a part of even without you being there.
What is MMO vs MMORPG?
MMO stands for "Massively Multiplayer Online" and refers to video games that can be played online with many other players. An MMORPG is a specific type of MMO game that is centered around role-playing, allowing players to create and customize their own characters and progress through a persistent world by completing quests and interacting with other players.