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

Rank 5 – Project Gorgon

Setting: Fantasy | Developer: Elder Game LCC | Platform: PC | Release Date: January 29, 2026 | Model: Buy2Play | Steam Rating: 82 % Positive

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What kind of game is it? Project Gorgon is an indie MMORPG that aims to take you back to the times of EverQuest 1 and Asheron’s Call. There are no predefined classes, and the combat system relies on classic tab-targeting.

Moreover, the MMORPG places a strong emphasis on exploring the world and discovering things for yourself. Project Gorgon launched a Kickstarter campaign in 2015 and was finally released after a long early access phase on January 29, 2026. If you want to get a first impression of the old-school experience, you can download a demo.

What content does it offer?

• Various PvE content like quests and boss monsters
• Housing
• Open trading with your own market stand
• NPCs are supposed to recognize you, and you can make them your friend or enemy
• There is a strong focus on exploring and understanding the world and its rules
• You can even leave your mark on the world: Write a letter or a book to make a name for yourself as a poet or author

What do the reviews on Steam say? Even in the early access phase, Project Gorgon was somewhat of a critic’s darling, boasting strong 86 percent positive reviews for a long time. After the official release in January 2026, it seemed that the final version would also be well received by players. However, in recent weeks, the reviews have noticeably turned more negative – in the last 30 days, they stand at 72 percent.

This has caused the overall rating to drop from 86 percent positive to 82 percent, with 4,574 reviews. One reason for this may be community outrage over a member of the Project Gorgon team who allegedly abused their power and issued unjustified bans. Although this employee was reassigned to another area due to the criticism (via Reddit), this beef has left a mark.

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How many players does it have on Steam? In the last 30 days, an average of nearly 456 players played Project Gorgon, with a peak of 896 online at the same time. This is a huge fall compared to the release month when there were sometimes more than 4,000 interested players on the servers: New MMORPG on Steam has as many players as never before: “I paid for it with my refund from Ashes of Creation”

Who is this MMORPG worth it for? If you want to relive a gaming experience like in the days of Everquest 1, or just want to see how an MMORPG plays that values the classic virtues of the 1990s, you should take a look. However, the graphics are not particularly modern. And in January 2025, there was a sad loss within the team.