There are sooooo many free to play MMORPGs out there so it’s hard to find the best ones. I’ve played so many of them in the past that I feel that I can rank the best 10 of them. Below is my list of top 10 best free MMORPG games.
#10 – Cabal Online
Cabal Online is a fun fast paced action MMORPG game by OG Planet. The game’s graphics are pretty dated compared to the newer MMORPGs – but it’s still a great game. I say great because it’s still pretty popular and has a lot of content.
#9 – Gates of Andaron
Gates of Andaron is a neat 3D Fantasy MMORPG made by GameForge. Without a doubt – much of the game’s graphics and gameplay were inspired by World of Warcraft – but in my book, that’s a good thing. You’d imagine copying an incredible game would result in GOOD things. If you haven’t played Gates of Andaron Yet – check it out.
#8 – LaTale
LaTale is a fun 2D side scrolling MMORPG that plays a lot like… well.. every other side scrolling MMORPG! Much of the game’s inspiration comes directly from other 2D side scrollers like MapleStory and Wind Slayer. It’s one of the most popular 2D side scrolling games out there though.
#7 – Fiesta Online
Fiesta Online is a cool cel-shaded free to play MMORPG by Outspark. The game’s graphics are very anime inspired – but the cel-shading makes the game look awesome. In terms of overall content – Fiesta Online ranks way up there as the game has been out for a few years now – so Outspark has added boat loads of new content to the game! Check it out.
#6 – Dungeons and Dragons Online
D&D Online is a new comer to the free to play MMORPG realm. The game originally launched as a pay to play game by Turbine – the folks who also make Lord of the Rings Online. Upon going free to play tough – the game has experienced enormous success. Hopefully other pay to play games will follow suit and go free to play. D&D Online is one of the best looking and highest quality free MMO games out there.
#5 – Runes of Magic
Without a doubt – Runes of Magic is the best dang WoW clone out there. Everything in this game including graphics, gameplay and interface are practically identical to Blizzard’s epic MMORPG. I say all of this in a ‘positive’ way because WoW is such a great game – so a game copying WoW should be good as well, and it is! The only major difference between Runes of Magic and WoW is that Runes of Magic offers an interesting dual classing system. This one’s WELL worth checking out.
#4 – Perfect World
Perfect World is one of the best looking free to play MMORPGs out there. The game is best known for its incredibly awesome and in depth character customization options. Players have nearly infinite different ways to customize their character. The game is published by the same folks who make Ether Saga Online and Jade Dynasty, so make sure to check out those games as well – as they’re also great.
#3 – Last Chaos
Anyone who has played Last Chaos will tell you that this game is pretty deep. The overall gameplay though is pretty grindy and generic – but in terms of overall content – the game is definitely impressive. If you’re looking for a new game to check out – do try Last Chaos.
#2 – Shaiya
This one’s a bit of an oldie – but still a goodie. Shaiya is a 3D fantasy MMORPG published by Aeria Games. The game plays a lot like Lineage 2 and offers a lot of content. The game does have a pretty strong emphasis on PvP combat as well. Perhaps Shaiya’s most unique aspect though is the ability to set the game’s ‘difficulty’ level when creating a character. Harder difficulty options result in better loot and new skills, but slower experience. Lower difficulty results in faster XP gain but access to less skills and worse gear.
#1 – Atlantica Online
In my opinion – the best free to play MMORPG out there is definitely Atlantica Online. Anyone who has played it will likely agree with me that the game is definitely ‘top notch’ in terms of both gameplay and graphics. The game is published by Ndoors – the same folks who created Luminary: Rise of the Goonzu. Definitely check out Atlantica! It’s awesome.
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