The 10 MMORPGs on Steam with the best ratings in July 2026

Rank 8 – The Elder Scrolls Online

Setting: Fantasy | Developer: Zenimax Online | Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One | Release Date: April 4, 2014 | Model: Buy2Play | Steam Rating: 82% Positive

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What kind of game is it? The Elder Scrolls Online places a strong emphasis on allowing you to enjoy the world of Tamriel alone and at any level. Therefore, a dynamic system was introduced whereby you can theoretically complete endgame dungeons at level 1.

ESO particularly impresses with its unique story and the setting of the game world. There are many iconic locations that you will recognize from the “Elder Scrolls” games, as well as the familiar compass instead of a minimap.

What content does it offer? ESO has received several DLCs annually over the years, as well as a major chapter. Those who subscribe to the optional ESO Plus service gain access to all DLCs and most expansions. Last year, the MMORPG transitioned to a seasonal model. The latest season launched in April with a new payment model.

The Elder Scrolls Online offers you:

• regular updates
• a truly vast game world
• fully voiced quests and exciting stories.
• diverse dungeons
• housing
• server-vs-server PvP
• PvP battlegrounds

What do the reviews on Steam say? ESO has a total of 133,526 reviews on Steam, with 82 percent of them being positive. This is the highest number of reviews for an MMORPG on Steam in this ranking.

In the last 30 days, there have been 584 new reviews, of which 74 percent are positive. Criticism has been directed at the current monetization model regarding seasons and the battle pass, the solo-unfriendly nature of the night market, and technical issues.

More about ESO:

Elder Scrolls Online had passionate bosses with whom one could navigate the dungeons, they are all gone now

von Karsten Scholz

The Elder Scrolls Online team is now as large as during perhaps the best time of the MMORPGs

von Karsten Scholz

How many players does it have on Steam? In the last 30 days, an average of 9,894 players played ESO on Steam. The peak was 17,944 players online at the same time. The all-time high stands at 49,061 concurrent Steam players. It is estimated that 26 million players have played the MMORPG so far, with regular free-play events occurring.

Who is the MMORPG worth it for? If you are a fan of The Elder Scrolls and enjoy exploring MMORPGs alone, you should definitely check out ESO. The game impresses with a good story, nice graphics, plenty of content, and an action-packed combat system where you need to block enemy attacks. By the way: The MMORPG of Elder Scrolls has received a graphics upgrade.