Free MMORPG Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,194 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 4/16/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free MMORPG game on Steam" with a Player Score of 75. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 237,500 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 179,495 positive reviews and 58,005 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 |
2. 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 73, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free MMORPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 125,114 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 92,397 positive reviews and 32,717 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 |
3. 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.
STALCRAFT: X has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free MMORPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74,786 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 57,088 positive reviews and 17,698 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).
4. 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 64, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free MMORPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,480 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,448 positive reviews and 5,032 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 |
5. IdleOn - The Idle RPG
Create different classes who all work together when you're gone! When you return, spend their loot on powerful upgrades and synergies - but don't be fooled by the simple graphics, IdleOn gets more complex with each World Boss you defeat!
IdleOn - The Idle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free MMORPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,884 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,597 positive reviews and 4,287 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 - The Idle RPG on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/2/2021 |
| Developer | Lavaflame2 |
| Publisher | Lavaflame2 |
| Steam App Id | 1476970 |
6. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free MMORPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 81,772 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,598 positive reviews and 17,174 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Albion Online on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/16/2018 |
| Developer | Sandbox Interactive GmbH |
| Publisher | Sandbox Interactive GmbH |
| Steam App Id | 761890 |
7. 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.
Eternal Return has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free MMORPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 64,351 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,215 positive reviews and 13,136 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).
| Release Date | 7/20/2023 |
| Developer | Nimble Neuron |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1049590 |
8. Destiny 2
Destiny 2 is an action MMO with a single evolving world that you and your friends can join anytime, anywhere, absolutely free.
Destiny 2 has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free MMORPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 622,748 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 496,188 positive reviews and 126,560 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.
9. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free MMORPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 234,196 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 209,105 positive reviews and 25,091 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 |
10. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free MMORPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,022 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,555 positive reviews and 9,467 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play EVE Online on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 35,460 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 21,467 | 7/9/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15,785 | 12/9/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14,718 | 8/25/2021 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,368 | 4/2/2021 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,018 | 5/16/2018 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,940 | 7/20/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,919 | 10/1/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,174 | 10/23/2013 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,530 | 12/16/2010 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,260 | 7/21/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,038 | 8/27/2024 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,995 | 8/23/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,747 | 4/10/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,405 | 8/28/2017 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,305 | 4/6/2020 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,768 | 5/18/2023 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,498 | 10/14/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,464 | 3/6/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,182 | 4/1/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 16). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 16). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). MIR4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 13). Albion Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 17). Eternal Return on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 17). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 16). Path of Exile on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 15). EVE Online on Steam. Steam Store.