06-18-2007, 10:58 AM
been wanting to try the new MMORPGs but despise monthly fees, well fear not:
A Free MMORPG is a MMORPG without a recurring subscription fee. Free MMORPGs are a little harder to find than Free Online RPGs because nearly all MMORPGs charge monthly subscription fees. However, Free MMORPGs are becoming more abundant as stellar games like Guild Wars champion this emerging niche. Since there are no subscription fees these games usually find other ways to make money such as offering in-game advertising, selling via retail only, offering premium accounts at a fee, or charging for in-game items.
Free MMORPGs
Guild Wars - Game Lair - Best MMORPG of 2006 and Online Game of the Year
Free MMORPG that can be bought in stores, but does not have any monthly fees.
Runescape - Game Lair
Fantasy MMORPG that caters to gamers with low-end PCs and small budget for gaming.
Albatross 18 - Most Innovative Online Game of 2006
Combines Golf with an anime style RPG to make one of the more original MMOs available for free.
Rappelz - Best New Free MMORPG of 2006
3D Fantasy MMO from the same company as FlyFF. There are three playable races and each one has its on theme and home city. The graphics for this game are just as good if not better than many pay-to-play MMOs.
Maple Story - Best Free MMORPG of 2006
Cartoony MMORPG that looks similar to a console game where you can trade items in the forum of the game's site.
Space Cowboy Online
Free MMOFPS with PvP and PvE elements where you choose to join one of two opposing nations. Your choice of nation has a direct impact on your missions and quests.
Monster and Me
Freebie that allows you to do many things such as raise pets, make your own equipment and build your own house.
Silkroad Online
Interesting setting that blends the ancient Chinese, European, and Islam civilizations with fantasy.
ShadowBane
Fantasy MMORPG that is based on a mythic sword. Players can actively shape the playing world. One of the better PvP systems of any MMO.
Supreme Destiny
Free 3D MMORPG with 12 classes, 84 skills, 83 weapons, and 34 armor sets. In addition, you can raise such exotic pets as unicorns and dragons.
Archlord
Fantasy MMO that tries to satisfy PvPers with massive real-time battles between guilds and solo gamers with extensive quests. This game was launched as a pay-to-play game, but now no longer charges a monthly fee.
Corum
Free to play game from overseas with a strong focus on PvP. In an interesting twist, instances within the game world can be controlled by guilds.
FLYFF
Magical flying MMO that stands for "Fly For Fun".
Trickster Online
Centers around a virtual reality game set up by an eccentric billionaire before his death. Features include a unique drilling system and a card-based battle system.
GoonZu Online
Political and economic RPG from Korea with cartoony graphics. This game allows the buying of stocks and the holding of elections.
Hero Online
Based on Asian myths and written by martial arts novelists. Uses a combination of movement skills and attack skills in an attempt to allow players to experience the type of martial arts seen in movies like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
Shot Online
Another golf MMO like Albatross 18, but this is more of a RPG sports simulation game.
Deicide
Built with the hardcore MMOer in mind. Offers various means of transportation, large scale warfare, and a detailed class system.
Rakion
Fantasy MMO built around a strong story and great graphics.
Scions of Fate
English version of very popular Korean MMORPG known as Yulgang: Balance of Power.
Dransik
The classic version of the game that became Ashen Empires is now being offered for free.
Eudemons Online
You can raise many different looking eudemons with various attributes that fight by your side. Up to 3 eudemons can be summoned at one time.
Last Chaos
Massively multiplayer game with 3D graphics, pets, and a personal dungeon system designed for solo players.
The Legend of Ares
3D medieval fantasy MMO about the Greek god of war. PvP is a major feature with guild vs. guild wars and nation vs. nation wars. You gain more attack and defensive power as you kill other players.
Puzzle Pirates
Rather inventive MMORPG where you make your mark in the game by solving different puzzles. If you really want to become a pirate in style with extra gear, a subscription model is available.
Pirate King Online
Offers a humorous take on pirates like Puzzle Pirates, but plays more like a regular MMO than Puzzle Pirates does with all of its puzzles.
Furcadia
Free MMORPG that can be played by anyone since there is no combat involved, only people's imaginations in a close-knit community. Everybody stays in the same world to maintain the great community feel of the game.
RAN Online
3D Action MMO with a Japanese urban theme.
Thang Online
Fully 3D adventure MMO that allows players to adjust various aspects of the game such as Ki (each player's power source), equipment, and special killing moves.
Second Life
3D virtual world that is owned by its players. Although land is sold for real money, the game does offer a free basic membership.
KAL Online
Full 3D oriental fantasy MMORPG based on a war where a king takes on a leader of demons.
Ashen Empires
Allows you to play for free on Valinor Island.
Ogre Island
Fantasy MMO where you can play for free, but will get the most out of the game by buying the Ogre Island's special currency, OI Platinum.
Knight Online
Fantasy MMORPG with impressive graphics. This is the U.S. version and requires a large download.
Gunz The Duel
Live out your fantasy of being an action hero in this unique online multiplayer game.
NavyField
Massively multiplayer online tactics game or MMOTG for short that you can play for free.
Seal Online
Fantasy-based massively multiplayer RPG with anime-style graphics.
BattlePosition
Korean Action MMO with real-time PvP combat in an old arcade game setting.
Myth War Online
Fantasy MMO based on a magical time period with 2D graphics and over 200 skill sets for characters.
Project Entropia
Large MMO with a unique economy. There is no monthly fee and no charge for the download.
MU Online
Korean MMORPG that plays similar to Diablo and can now only be played for free up to level 60.
Fung Wan Online
MMORPG based on a Chinese comic book series.
Tibia
Free MMO that uses an interesting tutor system to help newer players get in the flow of the game.
Five Masters
Online war game where you choose between 5 different masters based on the special abilities of each.
Conquer Online
MMOG with a Chinese Kung Fu and magic theme.
PlaneShift
Free 3D MMORPG that allows you to decide whether you want to adventure or engage in finance and politics. Take note that this game is playable, but is also constantly under development.
El Kardian
MMORPG that offers free game play until level 50.
Dark Eden
Korean MMO with a vampire theme.
Martial Heroes
Free MMORPG with 3D graphics where martial arts are the key focus of the entire game.
FaitH
Browser-based MMORPG with a religious theme that offers a free edition.
Xiah
A martial arts themed MMO that draws inspiration from console games.
Endless Online
Free MMORPG with 2D cartoon-style graphics. The download is only around 7 to 9 MB.
Archmage: Reincarnation From Hell
Free browser-based MMORPG that pits you as a reincarnated mage who has the ability to research spells and assemble armies in a quest for domination.
Eternal Lands
Free fantasy MMORPG in which there are no fixed classes or professions. Player killers are given special maps in order to fight each other.
Elysarian Kingdoms
Browser-based MMORPG set in a fantasy world filled with a plethora of different races. Note that some features like marriages have not been implemented yet.
OZ
Social game that features housing, personal ads, and fishing.
Anarchy Online
Major MMO that offers a free version with in-game advertising.
MMOsource
A Free MMORPG is a MMORPG without a recurring subscription fee. Free MMORPGs are a little harder to find than Free Online RPGs because nearly all MMORPGs charge monthly subscription fees. However, Free MMORPGs are becoming more abundant as stellar games like Guild Wars champion this emerging niche. Since there are no subscription fees these games usually find other ways to make money such as offering in-game advertising, selling via retail only, offering premium accounts at a fee, or charging for in-game items.
Free MMORPGs
Guild Wars - Game Lair - Best MMORPG of 2006 and Online Game of the Year
Free MMORPG that can be bought in stores, but does not have any monthly fees.
Runescape - Game Lair
Fantasy MMORPG that caters to gamers with low-end PCs and small budget for gaming.
Albatross 18 - Most Innovative Online Game of 2006
Combines Golf with an anime style RPG to make one of the more original MMOs available for free.
Rappelz - Best New Free MMORPG of 2006
3D Fantasy MMO from the same company as FlyFF. There are three playable races and each one has its on theme and home city. The graphics for this game are just as good if not better than many pay-to-play MMOs.
Maple Story - Best Free MMORPG of 2006
Cartoony MMORPG that looks similar to a console game where you can trade items in the forum of the game's site.
Space Cowboy Online
Free MMOFPS with PvP and PvE elements where you choose to join one of two opposing nations. Your choice of nation has a direct impact on your missions and quests.
Monster and Me
Freebie that allows you to do many things such as raise pets, make your own equipment and build your own house.
Silkroad Online
Interesting setting that blends the ancient Chinese, European, and Islam civilizations with fantasy.
ShadowBane
Fantasy MMORPG that is based on a mythic sword. Players can actively shape the playing world. One of the better PvP systems of any MMO.
Supreme Destiny
Free 3D MMORPG with 12 classes, 84 skills, 83 weapons, and 34 armor sets. In addition, you can raise such exotic pets as unicorns and dragons.
Archlord
Fantasy MMO that tries to satisfy PvPers with massive real-time battles between guilds and solo gamers with extensive quests. This game was launched as a pay-to-play game, but now no longer charges a monthly fee.
Corum
Free to play game from overseas with a strong focus on PvP. In an interesting twist, instances within the game world can be controlled by guilds.
FLYFF
Magical flying MMO that stands for "Fly For Fun".
Trickster Online
Centers around a virtual reality game set up by an eccentric billionaire before his death. Features include a unique drilling system and a card-based battle system.
GoonZu Online
Political and economic RPG from Korea with cartoony graphics. This game allows the buying of stocks and the holding of elections.
Hero Online
Based on Asian myths and written by martial arts novelists. Uses a combination of movement skills and attack skills in an attempt to allow players to experience the type of martial arts seen in movies like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
Shot Online
Another golf MMO like Albatross 18, but this is more of a RPG sports simulation game.
Deicide
Built with the hardcore MMOer in mind. Offers various means of transportation, large scale warfare, and a detailed class system.
Rakion
Fantasy MMO built around a strong story and great graphics.
Scions of Fate
English version of very popular Korean MMORPG known as Yulgang: Balance of Power.
Dransik
The classic version of the game that became Ashen Empires is now being offered for free.
Eudemons Online
You can raise many different looking eudemons with various attributes that fight by your side. Up to 3 eudemons can be summoned at one time.
Last Chaos
Massively multiplayer game with 3D graphics, pets, and a personal dungeon system designed for solo players.
The Legend of Ares
3D medieval fantasy MMO about the Greek god of war. PvP is a major feature with guild vs. guild wars and nation vs. nation wars. You gain more attack and defensive power as you kill other players.
Puzzle Pirates
Rather inventive MMORPG where you make your mark in the game by solving different puzzles. If you really want to become a pirate in style with extra gear, a subscription model is available.
Pirate King Online
Offers a humorous take on pirates like Puzzle Pirates, but plays more like a regular MMO than Puzzle Pirates does with all of its puzzles.
Furcadia
Free MMORPG that can be played by anyone since there is no combat involved, only people's imaginations in a close-knit community. Everybody stays in the same world to maintain the great community feel of the game.
RAN Online
3D Action MMO with a Japanese urban theme.
Thang Online
Fully 3D adventure MMO that allows players to adjust various aspects of the game such as Ki (each player's power source), equipment, and special killing moves.
Second Life
3D virtual world that is owned by its players. Although land is sold for real money, the game does offer a free basic membership.
KAL Online
Full 3D oriental fantasy MMORPG based on a war where a king takes on a leader of demons.
Ashen Empires
Allows you to play for free on Valinor Island.
Ogre Island
Fantasy MMO where you can play for free, but will get the most out of the game by buying the Ogre Island's special currency, OI Platinum.
Knight Online
Fantasy MMORPG with impressive graphics. This is the U.S. version and requires a large download.
Gunz The Duel
Live out your fantasy of being an action hero in this unique online multiplayer game.
NavyField
Massively multiplayer online tactics game or MMOTG for short that you can play for free.
Seal Online
Fantasy-based massively multiplayer RPG with anime-style graphics.
BattlePosition
Korean Action MMO with real-time PvP combat in an old arcade game setting.
Myth War Online
Fantasy MMO based on a magical time period with 2D graphics and over 200 skill sets for characters.
Project Entropia
Large MMO with a unique economy. There is no monthly fee and no charge for the download.
MU Online
Korean MMORPG that plays similar to Diablo and can now only be played for free up to level 60.
Fung Wan Online
MMORPG based on a Chinese comic book series.
Tibia
Free MMO that uses an interesting tutor system to help newer players get in the flow of the game.
Five Masters
Online war game where you choose between 5 different masters based on the special abilities of each.
Conquer Online
MMOG with a Chinese Kung Fu and magic theme.
PlaneShift
Free 3D MMORPG that allows you to decide whether you want to adventure or engage in finance and politics. Take note that this game is playable, but is also constantly under development.
El Kardian
MMORPG that offers free game play until level 50.
Dark Eden
Korean MMO with a vampire theme.
Martial Heroes
Free MMORPG with 3D graphics where martial arts are the key focus of the entire game.
FaitH
Browser-based MMORPG with a religious theme that offers a free edition.
Xiah
A martial arts themed MMO that draws inspiration from console games.
Endless Online
Free MMORPG with 2D cartoon-style graphics. The download is only around 7 to 9 MB.
Archmage: Reincarnation From Hell
Free browser-based MMORPG that pits you as a reincarnated mage who has the ability to research spells and assemble armies in a quest for domination.
Eternal Lands
Free fantasy MMORPG in which there are no fixed classes or professions. Player killers are given special maps in order to fight each other.
Elysarian Kingdoms
Browser-based MMORPG set in a fantasy world filled with a plethora of different races. Note that some features like marriages have not been implemented yet.
OZ
Social game that features housing, personal ads, and fishing.
Anarchy Online
Major MMO that offers a free version with in-game advertising.
MMOsource
yes i know , im a loser. but that game just rocks!!