Free MMORPG Games on Steam

Steam currently has 1,415 MMORPG 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 MMORPG game rankings were last updated on 11/28/2025.

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1. 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!

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Where Winds Meet holds the #1 spot for "best free MMORPG game on Steam" with a Player Score of 87. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 62,026 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54,948 positive reviews and 7,078 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Where Winds Meet on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 11/14/2025
Developer Everstone Studio
Publisher NetEase Games
Steam App Id 3564740

2. 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.

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VRChat has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free MMORPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 250,755 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 188,991 positive reviews and 61,764 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

3. 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.

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Path of Exile has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free MMORPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 242,306 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 215,537 positive reviews and 26,769 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

4. 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.

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Once Human has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free MMORPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 157,656 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 121,133 positive reviews and 36,523 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
Publisher Starry Studio
Steam App Id 2139460

5. Destiny 2

Destiny 2 is an action MMO with a single evolving world that you and your friends can join anytime, anywhere, absolutely free.

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Destiny 2 has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free MMORPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 639,876 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 497,924 positive reviews and 141,952 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 Destiny 2 on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 10/1/2019
Franchise Destiny
Developer Bungie
Publisher Bungie
Steam App Id 1085660

6. 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!

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IdleOn has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free MMORPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,087 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,132 positive reviews and 4,955 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 IdleOn on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 11/6/2025
Developer Lavaflame2
Publisher Lavaflame2
Steam App Id 1476970

7. 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.

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MIR4 has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free MMORPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,725 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,623 positive reviews and 5,102 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

8. Eternal Return

Eternal Return is a free-to-play, 2.5D perspective Battle Royale game. Search, Craft, Hunt, and Fight using a variety of characters. Plan your strategy and become the last survivor on this eternal experiment.

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Eternal Return has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free MMORPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,681 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52,815 positive reviews and 16,866 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 Eternal Return on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

9. STALCRAFT: X

STALCRAFT: X is the largest open-world online game in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Explore the world full of mutants and anomalies alone or with friends — unforgettable emotions guaranteed.

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STALCRAFT: X has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free MMORPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 87,381 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,689 positive reviews and 22,692 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 STALCRAFT: X on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 12/9/2022
Developer EXBO
Publisher EXBO
Steam App Id 1818450

10. Blue Protocol: Star Resonance

Blue Protocol: Star Resonance expands the Blue Protocol universe with a vibrant MMORPG experience. Create your own hero, team up for strategic raids, or simply relax and have fun with friends fishing, crafting, and endless exploration. Adventure awaits!

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Blue Protocol: Star Resonance has achieved a Player Score of 52, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free MMORPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,844 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,258 positive reviews and 8,586 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 Blue Protocol: Star Resonance on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 10/9/2025
Developer Shanghai Bokura Network Technology Co.Ltd
Publisher A Plus
Steam App Id 3681810

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11/14/2025
87
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53,264
2/1/2017
75
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Path of Exile steam charts
26,445
10/23/2013
88
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Once Human steam charts
14,124
7/9/2024
76
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13,311
10/1/2019
77
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IdleOn steam charts
12,891
11/6/2025
80
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MIR4 steam charts
12,442
8/25/2021
64
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Eternal Return steam charts
12,256
7/20/2023
75
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STALCRAFT: X steam charts
7,899
12/9/2022
73
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Blue Protocol: Star Resonance steam charts
5,673
10/9/2025
52
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Albion Online steam charts
5,626
5/16/2018
78
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Guild Wars 2 steam charts
4,690
8/23/2022
87
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EVE Online steam charts
3,534
12/16/2010
72
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SMITE 2 steam charts
3,507
8/27/2024
56
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Hero's Land steam charts
3,028
5/18/2023
54
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Sky: Children of the Light steam charts
2,931
4/10/2024
86
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Conqueror's Blade steam charts
2,739
4/6/2020
67
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STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ steam charts
2,640
7/21/2020
88
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World of Sea Battle steam charts
2,169
10/21/2025
73
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Fishing Planet steam charts
1,919
8/28/2017
85
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, November 28). Where Winds Meet on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, November 20). Path of Exile on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, November 28). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, November 29). IdleOn on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, November 24). MIR4 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, November 28). Eternal Return on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, November 28). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, November 28). Blue Protocol: Star Resonance on Steam. Steam Store.

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