List of free massively multiplayer online games

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MMORPGs, many of which are free to play or freemium

This is a selected list of notable massively multiplayer online games which are free to play in some form without ever requiring a subscription or other payment. These are commonly MMORPGs or MMOFPSs, but could be of any genre.

These MMOGs provide client software free of charge and allow users to play the game without requiring payment. The games' expenses are typically funded by sponsors or through donations (which have no effect in the game itself). Developer(s)Release datePlatform(s)GenreSynopsisType Allegiance Microsoft Research Windows Space Sim/RTS Hybrid 3D Space Combat with teamwork and RTS elements 3D Astonia III Intent Software/open source Windows, Linux Fantasy MMORPG MMORPG with an isometric view, originally was pay to play from 2001 until 2014 when the official servers shut down and the creator released the source code; thus, creating free to play fan made communities. 2D Astro Battle Lava Lord Games Windows, Linux Multi directional shooter Overhead multi directional shoot em up where players design their own ships 2D Crossfire n/a Multi platform, including Windows, OS X, Linux and others. Medieval fantasy MMORPG Open source cross between NetHack and Gauntlet. 2D Gekkeiju Online Coolhouse Productions Windows Medieval fantasy MMORPG Players control an anime like character in a medieval fantasy world. 3D Infantry Online Harmless Games LLCSony Online Entertainment Windows Action Players take the role of soldiers on an isometric battleground and fight in a variety of gametypes. 2.5D Meridian 59 Archetype Interactive (original)Near Death Studios (current) Windows Role playing Play as an adventurer in a medieval sword and sorcery world alongside other adventurers 3D Myst Online: Uru Live Cyan Worlds (first release ) Windows Adventure MMORPG Players explore different worlds, uncover clues and solve puzzles together 3D Omerta Omerta Game Limited Browser based MMORPG, Mafia Text PlaneShift Atomic Blue 2016 (first release )Windows, OS X, Linux Medieval fantasy MMORPG An open source, fantasy MMORPG with strong emphasis on roleplaying. 3D SubSpace Burst, Virgin Interactive, fan community Windows Action Players fly, fight and play a variety of games with spaceships. 2D Terra Kaon Interactive (original)Terra Outlands (current) Windows Action Play as a vehicle operator in a 24/7 3D virtual world individual or clan based battle game 3D Underlight Lyra Studios Windows Medieval fantasy MMORPG Play as a dreamer in the city of dreams, in a unique role playing environment (in character at all times). The game features live action FPS combat, an advancement system where players write quests for other players, and a unique faction system with fixed houses that are player run. 3D Urban Dead Kevan Davis Browser based Survival horror Play as a human or a zombie trying to survive in the undead infested city of Malton. Text Virtual Air Traffic Simulation Network(VATSIM) n/a n/a Flight simulation Uses existing flight simulation software with custom plug ins, players may interact with the network as either pilots or air traffic controllers. Wyvern Steve Yegge, Cabochon, Inc. Windows, OS X, Linux Fantasy MMORPG Crossfire and NetHack inspired game where players take on the mantle of adventurer and battle monsters in their quest. 2D

These MMOGs are free to play. They are funded through advertising, either in game or through pop ups. Developer(s)Release datePlatform(s)GenreSynopsisType Agar. io Zeach April 28, 2015 Browser based Action Thousands of Cells compete for survival. Eat or be eaten. Web Anarchy Online Funcom Windows MMORPG, Science fiction Two factions fight for control of a distant desert planet. 3D Jennifer Government: NationStates Max Barry Browser based Government simulation game Players build nations and run them according to their political ideals. Web Slither. io Steve Howse Browser based Casual Hundreds of worms in the same area eat dots to get bigger without running into each other's tails. Web

These MMOGs offer optional additional game content through paid subscription, but are otherwise free to play. Developer(s)Release datePlatform(s)GenrePaymentSynopsisTypeStatus Age of Conan: Unchained Funcom Windows Fantasy MMORPG Free or premium (paid) accounts available 3D Animal Jam Classic WildWorks Windows, Mac Educational MMORPG, strategy Free or premium (paid) accounts available, premium accounts can access more animals and adventures, also purchase more items. Players can become an animal and roam Jamaa and participate in story adventures 2D APB:Reloaded K2 Network (as Gamersfirst) Windows Contemporary, crime & law MMORPG Free to play with optional subscription options for faster game progression and some in game perks. Clothing, vehicles and weapons available for purchase with secondary in game currency purchased with real money. Play as criminal ("Crim") or vigilante ("Enforcer") in the fictional city of San Paro. Team and mission based Player versus player 3D (TPV) Blood Wars BW Team Browser based Post apocalypse MMORPG Free or premium (paid) accounts available Become a vampire and fight with others in the last city in the world. Web Club Penguin Disney and New Horizon Interactive Browser based (Flash) Chat Free or premium (paid) accounts available, premium accounts allow purchasing items and customization for the avatar and the avatar's living quarters. Players play mini games to earn coins to spend on things for their character or house 2D CrimeCraft Vogster Entertainment Windows Post Apocalyptic MMO Third Person Shooter Free to play with optional monthly subscription options for extra content; special items available for purchase with secondary in game currency purchased with real money. Shooter with role playing elements. 3D Dofus Ankama Games Browser based (Flash) MMORPG Free or premium (paid) accounts available 2D EverQuest SOE San Diego Windows Fantasy MMORPG Free or premium (paid) accounts available 3D EverQuest II SOE San Diego Windows Fantasy MMORPG Free or premium (paid) accounts available 3D Face of Mankind Duplex Systems Windows Science fiction MMORPG Free or premium (paid) accounts available Open PVP Role playing 3D Final Fantasy XIV Square Enix Windows PS4 Fantasy MMORPG Permanent free trial with a paid subscription for the full game. Real Time Role playing 3D Forumwarz Crotch Zombie Productions Browser based Multiplayer browser game, Strategy Free play RPG parodying internet culture Web Free Realms SOE San Diego Windows, PlayStation 3 Fantasy MMO Adventure game Free to play with optional monthly subscription for extra content; special items available for purchase with secondary in game currency purchased with real money Fantasy world designed to be a family friendly environment 3D Furcadia Dragon's Eye Productions Windows, Third party Mac support 2D Isometric Chat and socializing online game. Free play available but payment options such as purchasing "Digos". Digos include premium avatars, in game wings of several types and other customizable features. Players may purchase 'Silver Sponsorships', which provide a number of game enhancing abilities and features Community centric chat and Fantasy Role Play based Anthropomorphic game with user created content. 2D Horseland Horseland LLC Browser based Chat Free to play with optional subscription to pay for own stables and other privileges. An online community where players can raise horses and dogs. Knight Online MGame Corporation Windows Medieval war Some servers are free to play 3D NEO Shifters Frima Studio Browser based Science fiction strategy Free to play game with optional subscription. Players choose their robot faction and fight for resources. 2D OGame Gameforge Productions Windows Science fiction strategy Advertising based free to play version. Paid subscriptions and premium benefits are also available. Build and maintain a galactic empire. Web Pirates of the Caribbean Online Disney Windows, Mac OS Piracy Can play free, though paying option offers numerous more upgrades and features. Players create their own pirate, do quests, interact with others, follow a similar storyline from the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. 2D and 3D PlanetSide 2 Daybreak Game Company Windows First person shooter Futuristic massively multiplayer online first person shooter 3D Puzzle Pirates Grey Havens, LLC
(formerly Three Rings Design) Windows, Mac OS, Linux Puzzle video game Some servers require a monthly subscription to play on, while others are free but require micro transactions for some items. (Note that even the monthly subscription servers can be paid for via micro transactions, without direct cash payment.) Players perform tasks as pirates by playing a number of puzzle style mini games. 2D Rift Trion Worlds Windows High fantasy MMORPG Play without a paid subscription up to level 60. Storm Legion souls and some game features require subscription or purchase through in game shop. Takes place in the world of Telara. Players' characters of either the noble Guardians or techno magical Defiants defend their world from the invading elemental planes in non instanced Rifts. 3D Rubies of Eventide Mnemosyne, LLC Windows Medieval fantasy Free play or paid accounts available, with server priority given to the latter Players can join different servers according to their play style: RP, PvP or normal play. 3D RuneScape Jagex Windows, Mac OS, Linux Medieval fantasy, MMORPG Free play or paid accounts available, paid accounts have access to many more skills, areas, weapons and quests. Additional ingame benefits are available through microtransactions. Features a vast array of skills, quests and mini games. 3D Ryzom Winch Gate Property, Ltd. Windows, Linux Role playing Free to play. A paid subscription is necessary for character advancement beyond a certain level. High fantasy world. Open source code and artistic material. 3D Second Life Linden Lab Windows, OS X, Linux Virtual world Free to play with in game currency and privileges that can be purchased with a subscription Freeform with in game build system. Players can sell their own virtual creations.3D Shattered Galaxy KRU Interactive Windows MMORTS Free play or paid accounts available, with gameplay benefits to paying accounts. Command a squad of up to 12 air or ground units in faction vs. faction warfare with as many as 20+ teammates. 2.5D Star Sonata Star Sonata LLC Windows Space MMORPG Action Free to play with optional monthly subscription for extra content Engage in space exploration, ship to ship combat, trade and galactic conquest to claim the seat of Emperor. 3D Star Wars: The Old Republic LucasArts /BioWare Windows Space MMORPG Action Free to play with optional monthly subscription for extra content Engage in Planet exploration, ship to ship combat, trade and questing with up to six different classes and sub classes(empire or republic) and several races to choose from. 3D Tibia CipSoft Windows, Linux, Browser based (Flash) Fantasy Free to play with restricted content. Can upgrade to a "Premium Account" for full content. Character development based on killing monsters and (optionally) doing quests and fighting other players. 2D Toontown Online Walt Disney Internet Group Windows, OS X Cartoon Free to play. Players could purchase membership to unlock items, clothing, neighborhoods, etc. 3D child friendly environment where players took on the rules of cartoon characters in a battle against 'The Evil Cogs'. Completed Toontasks to earn weapon upgrades such as cakes and water squirters. 3D vSide ExitReality Windows, OS X Virtual World Free to play with in game currency and privileges that can be purchased with a subscription Music centered social MMOG. 3D Wizard101 KingsIsle Entertainment Windows, OS X Cartoon Free to play. Players can purchase membership to unlock locations and quests. Players take on the role of students of Wizardry to save the Spiral (which is the set of worlds this game takes place in) and battle a variety of creatures by casting spells using a turn based combat system similar to collectible card. 3D Wurm Online Mojang OneTooFree AB Sunsplash Creations Browser based Medieval fantasy MMORPG Free or premium (paid) accounts availableCommunity centric fantasy MMORPG that strives to emulate real life in a medieval fantasy setting. 3D