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The 14 Best MMORPGs Of All-Time, RANKE

Top 10 Greatest Popular MMORPG Games: It’s time for our annual update of the top popular MMORPGs in 2022. World of Warcraft was the most popular MMORPG in early 2021, but what will be the most popular MMORPG this year?

Find out in the next few paragraphs. It’s not always easy to figure out which MMORPGs are the most popular and which ones are completely closed. Because servers are sometimes unevenly divided, it can seem like the popular MMORPG you’re playing is dead.

the best mmorpg of all time

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MMORPGs are seeing a bit of a renaissance at the moment. The genre, which has been dominated by a single two or three titles for more than a decade, is currently experiencing a huge influx of new games.

From Amazon’s smash-hit New World to the constant stream of MMOs coming from Asia, fans of the genre are certainly spoiled for choice at the moment. But which are the best MMORPGs you should play right now? Keep reading to find out.

Star Wars: The Old Republic

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Initial release date: 20 December 2011
Developers: Electronic Arts, BioWare, Bioware Austin LLC
Platform: Microsoft Windows
Mode: Multiplayer video game
Genres: Massively multiplayer online role-playing game,

Fans have been battling for the third entry in the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic series for years, and they finally got it in 2011 with Star Wars: The Old Republic. Even though it didn’t have a good start.

Old Republic is one of the best MMOs on the market now. Oddly enough, what makes The Old Republic such a great MMO is how much it doesn’t feel like an MMO. Fans love the game’s story-based content where their choices really make an impact. Between that and its challenging but rewarding gameplay, The Old Republic is a must-play.

Guild Wars 2

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Initial release date: 23 August 2012
Developers: ArenaNet
Platform: GeForce Now, Microsoft Windows, Macintosh operating systems, Classic Mac OS
Mode: Multiplayer video game
Genres: Massively multiplayer online role-playing game,

Guild Wars is a fun addition to the MMO genre that’s quite different from the WoW model. This includes quests that players can engage in, but with a larger group size.

Guild Wars is a more difficult MMO, requiring players to engage deeply with the mechanics of the game. The title has a more solid end-game than the others here, but this best MMORPG has a lot of post-game content available to players.

Grow Stone Online

Grow Stone Online is a retro style MMORPG. We don’t mean that it works like the old MMORPG. Graphics are 2D pixel art. It has most of the features of an MMORPG. It includes a huge world to explore, people to play with, tons of bad guys to kill.

and much more to collect. You can also join clans and all that jazz. It worked well in our testing. We didn’t feel disconnected and the controls are quite easy to learn. This is a freemium game but that’s what you expect in this genre. It’s definitely good.

Initial release date: June 7, 2017.
Developers: SUPERCAT
Platform: Android
Mode: Multiplayer video game
Genres: adventure multiplayer, online role-playing game,

Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds

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Initial release date: 10 June 2021
Developer: netmarbleNeo
Platform: Android
Mode: Multiplayer video game
Genres: Massively multiplayer online role-playing game

Ni No Kuni: Cross World is the newest game on this list. Its MMO features are polished and smooth, but its graphics are what make this game shine. All animations are produced by Studio Ghibli, and show off its expertise in creating live characters.

The game offers a rich story and characters along with great graphics. It’s a great creation that shows just how good a mobile MMO can be. Play it to experience a modern, polished MMO that shouldn’t disappoint.

Old School Runescape

For our money, Old School Runescape is the best mobile MMORPG out there. The experience translates very well to touch.

which is understandable given its reliance on mouse clicks on PCs. It is completely cross-platform, so you can continue playing even when you are away from your PC.

Initial release date: 22 February 2013
Developer: Jagex
Platform: Windows, OS X, iOS, Android
Mode: Multiplayer video game
Genres: Free-to-play, Massively multiplayer online game,

Perfect World Mobile

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Publishers: Perfect World, INFIPLAY
Developer: Perfect World
Platform: Android, iOS
Mode: Multiplayer video game
Genres: Massively multiplayer online role-playing game

The quintessential MMO set in Chinese mythology. With 15 years under his belt, it was only a matter of time until a mobile version of the franchise arrived.

considering how many other licenses have already made the leap. You’ll find flying elves, mythical monsters and lots of farming in a spectacular saga where beauty takes precedence.

Final Fantasy XIV

Everyone loves a comeback story, and there’s no one better at gaming than Final Fantasy XIV. Originally it was one of those games that sought to take on World of Warcraft, but with the A Realm Reborn event, it became something extraordinary.

The job system allows a single character to bounce between roles within a group, and the story will take you through some twists and turns that deserve the name Final Fantasy. FFXIV is one of the most popular and well-known MMORPGs for a reason.

Initial release date: 30 September 2010
Developer: Square Enix
Platform: Microsoft Windows
Mode: Multiplayer video game
Genres: Massively multiplayer online role-playing game,

Lineage 2: Revolution

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Initial release date: 14 December 2016
Developer: Netmarble
Platform: Android, iOS, iPadOS
Mode: Multiplayer video game
Genres: Massively multiplayer online role-playing game

Lineage is still a name on the minds of many older MMORPG players. With really cool graphics and optimized for mobile devices, in Lineage 2: Revolution you’ll.

be able to create a character from multiple races and enjoy a dual-class system that gives you loads of customization possibilities. And, of course, you’ll be able to fight more challenging enemies with your friends in the open world or even in PvP battles.

The Legend of Neverland

Legend of Neverland is a game from GameArk Global, an anime-style mobile MMORPG. Players experience exciting adventures in this free to play MMORPG.

The Legend of Neverland is set in the world of Kabbalah, players can explore the large world and experience corridors of the dangerous realm, uncovering the secrets of Kabbalah as you travel with your friends.

Platform: Android, iOS
Mode: Multiplayer video game
Genres: Massively multiplayer , adventure

Lost Ark

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Initial release date: 4 December 2019
Developer: Smilegate, Smilegate RPG, Tripod Studio, Smilegate Entertainment, Inc.
Platform: GeForce Now, Microsoft Windows
Mode: Multiplayer video game
Genres: Massively multiplayer online role-playing game,

Developed by Smilegate RPG in association with Tripod Studios, Lost Ark is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game with a heavy emphasis on action.

Featuring 3D graphics using the Unreal 3 engine, Lost Ark pits players against the challenge of finding their destiny on the world’s lands and seas.

LORD OF THE RINGS ONLINE

LOTRO is based on the Middle Earth writings of J.R.R Tolkien which is set in a fictional world. The game was previously developed by Turbine but the current developer authority is with Standing Stone Games.

Recently Microsoft announced that the company is working on the latest Age of Empires or Age of Empires 4 which is the fourth part of the series.

Initial release date: 24 April 2007
Developer: Standing Stone Games, Turbine
Platform: macOS, Microsoft Windows, Classic Mac OS
Mode: Multiplayer video game
Genres: Massively multiplayer online role-playing game,

Rift

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Initial release date: 1 March 2011
Developer: Trion Worlds
Platform: Microsoft Windows
Mode: Multiplayer video game
Genres: Massively multiplayer online role-playing game, 

As you might expect, the Rift is a typical MMORPG very similar to World of Warcraft. Like WOW, Rift used a subscription service, then later integrated a free-to-play option with fewer features.

One might wonder why people would play the Rift when they could play WOW. Yes, the Rift did little to differentiate itself from Titan’s genre, yet some players prefer the Rift’s intensity and wide selection of skills that give the game more depth. It is possible for people to like both World of Warcraft and Rift; Both are great games.

World of Kings

Gameplay on World of Kings is straightforward. Just create your character, choose a class, get a pet, and start your adventure in the vast 26km of open world. In addition, you can form an alliance with your friends to fight bosses and explore dungeons.

Although the game is not as popular as some of the selections on this list, it does well by releasing new DLC every now and then which is essential in MMORPG gaming.

Initial release date: May 30, 2019
Platform: Android,pc
Mode: Multiplayer video game
Genres: Massively multiplayer online,

Eternal Sword M

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Platform: pc, window
Mode: Multiplayer video game

Eternal Sword M builds on a time-travel premise to save the world from destruction. If that sounds so epic then check out its epic visuals and nail-biting action while making your character a hybrid of tech.

and science with cool armor and upgradeable wings that allow you to spend time with style. Plus, the second tier options bring a greater repertoire of skills that will keep you enjoying attacking dangerous dungeons and going face-to-face with other players for an all-out skill fest.

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1 Final Fantasy 14.
2 Star Wars: The Old Republic.
3 Guild Wars 2.
4 Lord Of The Rings Online.
5 The Elder Scrolls Online.

1 The Lord Of The Rings Online.
2 Guild Wars 2.
3 The Elder Scrolls Online. Developer: ZeniMax Online Studios.
4 Star Wars: The Old Republic. Developer: BioWare Austin.
5 Black Desert Online. Developer: Pearl Abyss.
6 Runescape. Developer: Jagex.

1 The Crew.
2 Fuel.
3 The Elder Scrolls 2: Daggerfall.
4 Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)
5 Minecraft.
6 Star Control 2: The Ur-Quan Masters.

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