Best Massively Multiplayer games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated massively multiplayer games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free massively multiplayer games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Global Agenda: Free Agent
2155. From the ashes of the devastating Third Great War rose the Commonwealth, an oppressive world government determined to control the entire planet. The few remaining independent factions retaliate the only way they can, with elite teams of special operatives trained in advanced warfare tactics and equipped with high-tech weaponry.
Spiral Knights
Join the ranks of the Spiral Knights. Stranded on an alien world, you must explore the ever-changing Clockworks beneath its surface.
RIFT
Dive into a world of epic adventure! Create your perfect hero thanks to a uniquely customizable class system. Collect, craft, and customize your gear. Go it alone or group up to challenge dungeons, raids, dynamic open-world content, and your fellow players.
EVE Online
EVE Online is a free-to-play community driven space MMO where players can choose their own path from countless different options. Experience space exploration, immense PvP and PvE battles, mining, industry and a thriving player economy in an ever-expanding sandbox.
Call of Duty®: Black Ops
The biggest first-person action series of all time and the follow-up to critically acclaimed Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare 2 returns with Call of Duty®: Black Ops.
Day of Defeat: Source
Valve's WWII Multiplayer Classic - Now available for Mac.
Moonbase Alpha
NASA has once again landed on the lunar surface with the goal of colonization, research, and further exploration. Shortly after the return to the Moon, NASA has established a small outpost on the south pole of the moon called Moonbase Alpha.
Pirates, Vikings, and Knights II
Pirates, Vikings, and Knights II pits three teams against each other in a struggle for wealth, power and total domination. Whether using the Gunpowder Keg to clear out a territory full of enemies, or the Javelin to pin your dead foes to a wall, you'll find this game both hilarious and exhilarating.
TrackMania Nations Forever
A free game in the truest sense of the word, TrackMania Nations Forever lets you drive at mind-blowing speeds on fun and spectacular tracks in solo and multiplayer modes.TrackMania Nations Forever offers a new "Forever" version of the Stadium environment, a solid solo mode and 65 brand new, progressively challenging tracks.Most played massively multiplayer games on Steam
Take a look at the top massively multiplayer games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 21st 2025.
1. FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
Join over 30 million adventurers worldwide and take part in an epic and ever-changing FINAL FANTASY. Experience an unforgettable story, exhilarating battles, and a myriad of captivating environments to explore. FINAL FANTASY XIV Online is a mmorpg, rpg and massively multiplayer game developed and published by Square Enix. Released on February 18th 2014 has received 79,550 reviews of which 69,916 were positive and 9,634 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played massively multiplayer game, thanks to its 24,757 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.7
69,916
9,634
24,757
players
2. Black Desert
Played by over 20 million Adventurers - Black Desert Online is an open-world, action MMORPG. Experience intense, action-packed combat, battle massive world bosses, fight alongside friends to siege and conquer castles, and train in professions such as fishing, trading, crafting, cooking, and more! Black Desert is a mmorpg, massively multiplayer and open world game developed and published by Pearl Abyss. Released on May 24th 2017 has received 86,232 reviews of which 63,987 were positive and 22,245 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. While seeing 15,920 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among massively multiplayer games based on player count.
7.3
63,987
22,245
15,920
players
3. Albion Online
Albion Online is a fantasy sandbox MMORPG featuring a player-driven economy, classless combat system, and intense PvP battles. Explore a vast open world full of danger and opportunity. Grow your wealth, forge alliances, and leave your mark on the world of Albion. Albion Online is a free to play, mmorpg and open world game developed and published by Sandbox Interactive GmbH. Released on May 16th 2018 has received 81,775 reviews of which 64,605 were positive and 17,170 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. While seeing 9,725 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among massively multiplayer games based on player count.
7.8
64,605
17,170
9,725
players
4. New World: Aeternum
Experience a thrilling action RPG set on the supernatural island of Aeternum. Forge your destiny on an adventure filled with danger and opportunity. New World: Aeternum is a open world, massively multiplayer and mmorpg game developed and published by Amazon Games. Released on September 28th 2021 has received 286,474 reviews of which 196,596 were positive and 89,878 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. With 6,354 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played massively multiplayer games.
6.8
196,596
89,878
6,354
players
5. EVE Online
EVE Online is a free-to-play community driven space MMO where players can choose their own path from countless different options. Experience space exploration, immense PvP and PvE battles, mining, industry and a thriving player economy in an ever-expanding sandbox. EVE Online is a space, free to play and open world game developed and published by CCP. Released on December 15th 2010 has received 36,059 reviews of which 26,584 were positive and 9,475 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 3,621 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played massively multiplayer games.
7.3
26,584
9,475
3,621
players
6. Foxhole
Foxhole is a massively multiplayer game where thousands of players shape the outcome of a persistent online war. Every individual soldier is a player that contributes to the war effort through logistics, base building, reconnaissance, combat, and more. Foxhole is a massively multiplayer, wargame and military game developed and published by Siege Camp. Released on September 28th 2022 has received 43,074 reviews of which 35,999 were positive and 7,075 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 3,499 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played massively multiplayer games.
8.2
35,999
7,075
3,499
players
7. RuneScape ®
RuneScape is a high fantasy open world MMORPG. Explore an ever changing and evolving living world where new challenges, skills, and quests await. Featuring unprecedented player freedom, you choose how to play, adventure, and grow. RuneScape ® is a free to play, mmorpg and open world game developed and published by Jagex Ltd. Released on October 14th 2020 has received 25,076 reviews of which 20,721 were positive and 4,355 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 3,155 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played massively multiplayer games.
8.1
20,721
4,355
3,155
players
8. Chivalry 2
Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer first person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles. Players are thrust into the action of every iconic moment of the era - from clashing swords, to storms of flaming arrows, to sprawling castle sieges and more. Chivalry 2 is a swordplay, medieval and massively multiplayer game developed by Torn Banner Studios and published by Tripwire Presents. Released on June 12th 2022 has received 45,885 reviews of which 36,819 were positive and 9,066 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 2,126 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played massively multiplayer games.
7.9
36,819
9,066
2,126
players
9. Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen is a deeply social high fantasy MMORPG that challenges its players and rewards effort. Join the denizens of Terminus to uncover the mysteries of a world divided by Celestial loyalty… and betrayal. Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen is a adventure, rpg and mmorpg game developed and published by Visionary Realms. Released on December 13th 2024 has received 4,235 reviews of which 3,283 were positive and 952 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 2,051 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played massively multiplayer games.
7.5
3,283
952
2,051
players
10. Conqueror's Blade
Conqueror's Blade gives you a chance to be a true warlord. Commanding medieval troops in epic 15 vs. 15 siege battles, conquering cities with allies in the open world or fighting against players from all over the world – it's you who make the choice. Conqueror's Blade is a swordplay, pvp and free to play game developed by Booming Tech and published by Poros Interactive. Released on April 05th 2020 has received 33,710 reviews of which 23,078 were positive and 10,632 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. With 1,745 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played massively multiplayer games.
6.8
23,078
10,632
1,745
players
Best deals on massively multiplayer games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of massively multiplayer games available on Steam right now, updated on April 21st 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted massively multiplayer games.
1. DEPLOYMENT
Deployment is an intense competitive top-down shooter game. Infosoldiers, made of pure information, fight in an endless war between governments and megacorporations to rule over the digital systems that control the world. Deploy your troops from up to five different classes! DEPLOYMENT is a action, racing and multiplayer game developed and published by Whale Rock Games. Released on April 10th 2018 has received 789 reviews of which 636 were positive and 153 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Featuring a massive 97% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for massively multiplayer category.
7.7
636
153
-97%
33.33€
1.00€
2. Black Desert
Played by over 20 million Adventurers - Black Desert Online is an open-world, action MMORPG. Experience intense, action-packed combat, battle massive world bosses, fight alongside friends to siege and conquer castles, and train in professions such as fishing, trading, crafting, cooking, and more! Black Desert is a mmorpg, massively multiplayer and open world game developed and published by Pearl Abyss. Released on May 24th 2017 has received 86,232 reviews of which 63,987 were positive and 22,245 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 90% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in massively multiplayer games.
7.3
63,987
22,245
-90%
9.99€
0.99€
3. Chivalry 2
Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer first person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles. Players are thrust into the action of every iconic moment of the era - from clashing swords, to storms of flaming arrows, to sprawling castle sieges and more. Chivalry 2 is a swordplay, medieval and massively multiplayer game developed by Torn Banner Studios and published by Tripwire Presents. Released on June 12th 2022 has received 45,885 reviews of which 36,819 were positive and 9,066 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 86% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in massively multiplayer games.
7.9
36,819
9,066
-86%
39.21€
5.49€
4. Verdun
Merciless trench warfare immerses you and your squad in intense battles of attack and defense. Verdun is the first multiplayer FPS set in an authentic World War One setting offering a rarely seen battlefield experience. Verdun is a shooter, co-op and pvp game developed and published by BlackMill Games. Released on April 28th 2015 has received 37,257 reviews of which 32,088 were positive and 5,169 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for massively multiplayer games.
8.5
32,088
5,169
-80%
19.99€
3.99€
5. Boundless
Shape your citizen, forge your destiny and sculpt your world in this epic voxel sandbox MMO built on endless possibility. Boundless is a open world survival craft, sandbox and massively multiplayer game developed and published by Monumental and LLC. Released on September 11th 2018 has received 2,744 reviews of which 1,919 were positive and 825 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 76% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for massively multiplayer games.
6.8
1,919
825
-76%
19.42€
4.66€
6. Tower Unite
PLAY, CREATE, PARTY! Tower Unite is a community-based virtual world party game with online games, entertainment, activities, and absolutely NO microtransactions. Tower Unite is a multiplayer, casual and mini golf game developed and published by PixelTail Games. Released on April 19th 2025 has received 20,422 reviews of which 18,363 were positive and 2,059 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 54% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for massively multiplayer games.
8.8
18,363
2,059
-54%
19.57€
9.00€
7. STORM AREA 51: AYY LMAO EDITION
STORM AREA 51: AYY LMAO EDITION - it's time to Storm AREA 51, and see them aliens. If we Naruto Run, we can move faster than their bullets. Rock Throwers will throw pebbles (to annoy them enough to not shoot the Kyles as often). They can't stop all of us... STORM AREA 51: AYY LMAO EDITION is a memes, action and massively multiplayer game developed and published by Agafonoff. Released on September 19th 2019 has received 1,007 reviews of which 786 were positive and 221 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 51% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for massively multiplayer games.
7.5
786
221
-51%
0.99€
0.49€
8. Stars End
Stars End is a sci-fi survival sandbox set on the wild frontier of a distant star system. Play solo or host your own server as you craft, build, and battle to survive in a galaxy shaped by danger, discovery, and your own grit. Stars End is a co-op, massively multiplayer and multiplayer game developed by Reverie World Studios and published by indie.io. Released on January 08th 2023 has received 1,387 reviews of which 873 were positive and 514 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a 50% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for massively multiplayer games.
6.2
873
514
-50%
19.50€
9.75€
9. Grey Hack
Grey Hack is a massively multiplayer hacking simulator game. You're a hacker with full freedom to act as you wish on a vast network of procedurally generated computers. Grey Hack is a hacking, simulation and programming game developed and published by Loading Home. Released on December 14th 2017 has received 1,559 reviews of which 1,408 were positive and 151 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a 20% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for massively multiplayer games.
8.6
1,408
151
-20%
19.99€
15.99€
10. Foxhole
Foxhole is a massively multiplayer game where thousands of players shape the outcome of a persistent online war. Every individual soldier is a player that contributes to the war effort through logistics, base building, reconnaissance, combat, and more. Foxhole is a massively multiplayer, wargame and military game developed and published by Siege Camp. Released on September 28th 2022 has received 43,074 reviews of which 35,999 were positive and 7,075 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a 20% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for massively multiplayer games.
8.2
35,999
7,075
-20%
25.04€
20.03€
Free massively multiplayer games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play massively multiplayer games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 21st 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play massively multiplayer games.
1. Albion Online
Albion Online is a fantasy sandbox MMORPG featuring a player-driven economy, classless combat system, and intense PvP battles. Explore a vast open world full of danger and opportunity. Grow your wealth, forge alliances, and leave your mark on the world of Albion. Albion Online is a free to play, mmorpg and open world game developed and published by Sandbox Interactive GmbH. Released on May 16th 2018 has received 81,775 reviews of which 64,605 were positive and 17,170 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 9,725 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free massively multiplayer games on Steam.
7.8
64,605
17,170
9,725
players
2. EVE Online
EVE Online is a free-to-play community driven space MMO where players can choose their own path from countless different options. Experience space exploration, immense PvP and PvE battles, mining, industry and a thriving player economy in an ever-expanding sandbox. EVE Online is a space, free to play and open world game developed and published by CCP. Released on December 15th 2010 has received 36,059 reviews of which 26,584 were positive and 9,475 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 3,621, this massively multiplayer game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free massively multiplayer games on Steam.
7.3
26,584
9,475
3,621
players
3. RuneScape ®
RuneScape is a high fantasy open world MMORPG. Explore an ever changing and evolving living world where new challenges, skills, and quests await. Featuring unprecedented player freedom, you choose how to play, adventure, and grow. RuneScape ® is a free to play, mmorpg and open world game developed and published by Jagex Ltd. Released on October 14th 2020 has received 25,076 reviews of which 20,721 were positive and 4,355 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 3,155, this massively multiplayer game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free massively multiplayer games on Steam.
8.1
20,721
4,355
3,155
players
4. Conqueror's Blade
Conqueror's Blade gives you a chance to be a true warlord. Commanding medieval troops in epic 15 vs. 15 siege battles, conquering cities with allies in the open world or fighting against players from all over the world – it's you who make the choice. Conqueror's Blade is a swordplay, pvp and free to play game developed by Booming Tech and published by Poros Interactive. Released on April 05th 2020 has received 33,710 reviews of which 23,078 were positive and 10,632 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,745 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free massively multiplayer games on Steam.
6.8
23,078
10,632
1,745
players
5. Shakes and Fidget
Shakes & Fidget is a hilarious fantasy role-playing satire and at the same time, an award-winning RPG! Sounds crazy? With over 50 million enthusiastic players, it ranks among the most celebrated online role-playing games worldwide! Shakes and Fidget is a free to play, rpg and massively multiplayer game developed and published by Playa Games GmbH. Released on February 24th 2016 has received 36,531 reviews of which 33,793 were positive and 2,738 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,361 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free massively multiplayer games on Steam.
9.1
33,793
2,738
1,361
players
6. Transformice
Transformice is an MMO platformer about dozens of mice running to bring back the cheese! Will the almighty Shaman help you or just ruin everything? Millions of levels, hectic physics, skill trees, and more importantly... hats! Transformice is a free to play, multiplayer and massively multiplayer game developed and published by Atelier 801. Released on January 30th 2015 has received 27,512 reviews of which 24,192 were positive and 3,320 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,348 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free massively multiplayer games on Steam.
8.6
24,192
3,320
1,348
players
7. The Lord of the Rings Online™
Join the world’s greatest fellowship of players in the award-winning online re-creation of J. R. R. Tolkien’s legendary Middle-earth. The Lord of the Rings Online™ is a free to play, mmorpg and massively multiplayer game developed by Standing Stone Games and published by Daybreak Game Company LLC. Released on June 06th 2012 has received 20,796 reviews of which 16,940 were positive and 3,856 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,319 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free massively multiplayer games on Steam.
8.0
16,940
3,856
1,319
players
8. Star Trek Online
In Star Trek Online, the Star Trek universe appears for the first time on a truly massive scale. Players take the captain's chair as they command their own starship and crew. Explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and new civilizations, and boldly go where no one has gone before. Star Trek Online is a free to play, sci-fi and massively multiplayer game developed by Cryptic Studios and published by Arc Games. Released on January 31st 2012 has received 20,017 reviews of which 15,828 were positive and 4,189 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,247 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free massively multiplayer games on Steam.
7.8
15,828
4,189
1,247
players
9. Lords Mobile
Clash with global players in this epic real-time strategy game! Lords Mobile is a free to play, strategy and massively multiplayer game developed and published by IGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.. Released on June 02nd 2019 has received 5,585 reviews of which 3,745 were positive and 1,840 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,010 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free massively multiplayer games on Steam.
6.6
3,745
1,840
1,010
players
10. Granado Espada
Granado Espada, the long-standing MMORPG beloved in dozens of countries around the world for its unique control system that allows you to take the role of up to 3 different characters simultaneously! Now available in English to Southeast Asia players, from imcgames. Granado Espada is a free to play, rpg and massively multiplayer game developed and published by IMCGAMES Co. and Ltd.. Released on October 15th 2017 has received 1,277 reviews of which 815 were positive and 462 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 885 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free massively multiplayer games on Steam.
6.2
815
462
885
players