Free Massively Multiplayer Games on Steam
Steam currently has 6,997 Massively Multiplayer games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Massively Multiplayer game rankings were last updated on 3/7/2026.
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1. Path of Exile
You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The game is completely free and will never be pay-to-win.
Path of Exile holds the #1 spot for "best free Massively Multiplayer game on Steam" with a Player Score of 88. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 244,842 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 217,991 positive reviews and 26,851 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Path of Exile on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/23/2013 |
| Developer | Grinding Gear Games |
| Publisher | Grinding Gear Games |
| Steam App Id | 238960 |
2. Bongo Cat
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
Bongo Cat has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Massively Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 92,244 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 89,497 positive reviews and 2,747 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 3/5/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Irox Games |
| Steam App Id | 3419430 |
3. VRChat
Join our growing community as you explore, play, and help craft the future of social VR. Create worlds and custom avatars. Welcome to VRChat.
VRChat has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Massively Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 257,836 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 194,278 positive reviews and 63,558 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 2/1/2017 |
| Developer | VRChat Inc. |
| Publisher | VRChat Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 438100 |
4. Warframe
Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game
Warframe has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Massively Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 653,149 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 572,331 positive reviews and 80,818 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 3/25/2013 |
| Developer | Digital Extremes |
| Publisher | Digital Extremes |
| Steam App Id | 230410 |
5. Delta Force
Delta Force, a free-to-play 1st-person tactical shooter, returns as the latest in the classic series. With 25 years defining the genre, Delta Force is back with an upgraded arsenal of weaponry, jaw-dropping environments, and a truly dynamic world.
Delta Force has achieved a Player Score of 58, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Massively Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 174,689 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 102,124 positive reviews and 72,565 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Delta Force on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/4/2024 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | TiMi Studio Group |
| Steam App Id | 2507950 |
6. War Thunder
War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea.
War Thunder has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Massively Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 722,039 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 525,744 positive reviews and 196,295 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 8/15/2013 |
| Franchise | Gaijin Network Ltd |
| Developer | Gaijin Entertainment |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 236390 |
7. Where Winds Meet
Where Winds Meet is an epic Wuxia open-world action-adventure RPG set in ancient China at the tenth century. Players will assume the role of a young sword master as they embark on a journey to uncover the mysteries of their own identity. Let the wind carry your legend on an epic journey to the East!
Where Winds Meet has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Massively Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 102,632 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 89,722 positive reviews and 12,910 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Where Winds Meet on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/14/2025 |
| Developer | Everstone Studio |
| Publisher | NetEase Games |
| Steam App Id | 3564740 |
8. IdleOn
The management RPG where your heroes keep fighting even when you're gone! Spend their loot on upgrades, unlock classes from Elemental Wizard to Cannon Pirate, and level up 19 unique skills like Farming, Sailing, and even Construction!
IdleOn has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Massively Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,736 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,050 positive reviews and 5,686 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play IdleOn on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/6/2025 |
| Developer | Lavaflame2 |
| Publisher | Lavaflame2 |
| Steam App Id | 1476970 |
9. MIR4
MIR4 is a free-to-play open world K-fantasy MMORPG that can be cross-played on both PC and mobile devices. MIR4 is full of action and features numerous large scale clan PVP battles. Join now and become a legend.
MIR4 has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Massively Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,780 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,663 positive reviews and 5,117 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run MIR4 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 8/25/2021 |
| Developer | Wemade Next |
| Publisher | Wemade |
| Steam App Id | 1623660 |
10. Once Human
Once Human is a multiplayer open-world survival game set in a strange, post-apocalyptic future. Unite with friends to fight monstrous enemies, uncover secret plots, compete for resources, and build your own territory. Once, you were merely human. Now, you have the power to remake the world.
Once Human has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Massively Multiplayer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 165,828 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 128,080 positive reviews and 37,748 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Once Human on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 7/9/2024 |
| Developer | Starry Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2139460 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Massively Multiplayer games available on Steam.
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| 123,393 | 10/23/2013 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 119,459 | 3/5/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 56,533 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 54,117 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 47,988 | 12/4/2024 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 47,615 | 8/15/2013 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 29,740 | 11/14/2025 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14,483 | 11/6/2025 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,997 | 8/25/2021 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,441 | 7/9/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,676 | 7/7/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,149 | 10/1/2019 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,835 | 7/17/2025 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,079 | 8/27/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,723 | 5/16/2018 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,564 | 11/15/2017 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,080 | 11/11/2021 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,021 | 3/13/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,931 | 12/9/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,841 | 8/23/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 6). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 6). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 5). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 6). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 6). War Thunder on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 6). Where Winds Meet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 6). IdleOn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 3). MIR4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 3). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.