Especially in the field of indie games, there are currently interesting MMORPGs in development. We have picked out some of the most exciting representatives for you and present them with their special features. Which indie MMORPG suits you?
Indie MMOs have the opportunity to address a specific target audience with a smaller budget. This is what makes this market so interesting.
- These are not huge AAA online games. Instead, the titles are usually developed by small teams with a limited budget – there are exceptions that reach AAA dimensions.
- The games often target a niche or a specific audience, without aiming to reach the broad mass market.
- Particularly with indie games, caution is advised, as small teams with a low budget take significant risks, and there is no guarantee that the games will ever be released.
With our list, we present the MMORPGs that pursue particularly interesting approaches. Depending on which one appeals to you, you can consider supporting it.
Ashes of Creation
What is Ashes of Creation? The MMORPG Ashes of Creation from Intrepid Studios is currently considered the hottest contender for the position of online role-playing games that could most closely meet fans’ needs.
You are venturing through a massive fantasy world, can become politically active, be a trader, or experience adventures, leaving a mark on the world in the process.
Ashes of Creation is intended to be a quasi-sandbox with open PvP. However, no one will be forced into PvP and they also want to provide PvE fans with plenty of enjoyment.
The game will adopt a subscription model, and a purchase is not supposed to be necessary.
What makes Ashes of Creation special? Ashes of Creation aims to solve the problem of quests in MMOs. Player actions typically have little impact on the game world. Here, however, every action you take will affect the area due to a “node system”. The area “levels up” in a sense and changes depending on what you do there.
Intense mining, for instance, can awaken a dragon slumbering in the mountain, which then attacks the city.
Additionally, you have the option to switch between classic tab targeting battles and an active, dynamic combat system. It is probably the most complete indie MMORPG, aiming to attract many genre fans.
What are the chances of a release?
What recent innovations have there been? Currently, stress tests are taking place for the Alpha 1 of the MMO starting soon. You will gain a good insight into the game, as many features are already implemented, and the alpha will show how Ashes of Creation will play at release.
How likely is a release? Unless something really dramatic happens, the release of the game should be in the bag. Funding comes both from the private capital of studio founder Steven Sharif and through the sale of founder packs. And the Kickstarter success at the beginning also brought in some millions.
Ashes of Creation evokes memories of the discontinued Everquest: Intrepid is confident that they will not meet the same fate as Everquest Next. However, it is still uncertain whether the node system will function as well in practice as the developers envision.
Otherwise, the MMORPG is making consistent significant progress and already gives the impression of a nearly finished product, even in this early phase. According to a survey on Mein-MMO.de, readers most trust Ashes of Creation to succeed.
Unlike many other indie MMOs, Ashes of Creation achieves AAA dimensions in terms of budget and personnel. According to Intrepid, the pure game is expected to cost around $30 million and employ over 200 developers at peak. Currently, there are over 100.
Planned release: Ashes of Creation is to be released before 2020.
Ashes of Creation is suitable for you if…
- You want to influence the game world with your actions
- You want to enjoy much freedom in the world. You can decide whether you want to be a crafter, trader, or adventurer
- You enjoy tactical battles as well as action-packed fights and want to switch between both
Unlike many other indie MMOs, Ashes of Creation achieves AAA dimensions in terms of budget and personnel. According to Intrepid, the pure game is expected to cost around $30 million and employ over 200 developers at peak. Currently, there are over 100.
Planned release: Ashes of Creation is to be released before 2020.
Ashes of Creation is suitable for you if…
- You want to influence the game world with your actions
- You want to enjoy much freedom in the world. You can decide whether you want to be a crafter, trader, or adventurer
- You enjoy tactical battles as well as action-packed fights and want to switch between both
