Rank 5: Black Desert
Active players: 17,976 | Developer: Pearl Abyss | Release date: May 24, 2017 | Business model: Buy2Play
What kind of game is this? Black Desert Online is a sandbox MMORPG that offers many freedoms. The story and quests play a rather minor role. The focus is on the action-packed battles that impress with stunning animations of the abilities.
For players, it is also possible to completely avoid the fights. There are many life skills that can develop entire production chains. For example, we can brew beer to motivate workers who are chopping down trees for us.
Who is it worth it for? Black Desert Online is suitable for players who…
- Like a dynamic and fun combat system
- Do not fear grinding
- Want to enjoy many freedoms in the game
Rank 4: Final Fantasy XIV
Active players: 18,427 | Developer: Square Enix | Release date: February 18, 2014 | Business model: Base game + some expansions Free2Play with limitations; Buy2Play + subscription
What kind of game is this? Final Fantasy XIV is one of the oldest games in this ranking and thus can already boast many expansions. These expand the story with many exciting moments and twists. Next year, the Dawntrail expansion awaits us.
The classes in FFXIV are called jobs. You only have to create one character, and with this you can play all jobs up to the maximum level. There are numerous PvE content that keeps you entertained until the endgame.
Who is it worth it for? Final Fantasy XIV is suitable for players who…
- Want to experience a gripping story with emotional moments
- Place a high value on a friendly community
- Want to try out roleplay
Rank 3: New World
Active players: 20,052 | Developer: Amazon Games | Release date: September 28, 2021 | Business model: Buy2Play
What kind of game is this? New World places us on the mysterious island of Aeternum. We explore an open game world and engage in mass battles in PvP. The special thing about the game is that there are no classes. Rather, the weapons determine which skills we have.
This year, the title received its first paid expansion. With Rise of the Angry Earth, players return to the area of First Light, which has been completely revamped. Since New World is only available through Steam, the player numbers here are more accurate than for other titles on the list.
Who is it worth it for? New World is suitable for players who…
- Like an action-packed combat system
- Want to switch between different skill sets with a mouse click
- Want to experience exciting PvP battles
Rank 2: MIR4
Active players: 26,175 | Developer: Wemade Next | Release date: August 25, 2021 | Business model: Free2Play
What kind of game is this? MIR4 is a special case. The game has high player numbers, but the reviews are only balanced with 64%. At launch, it was even just a miserable 36%. What is special about the title is that we can earn a cryptocurrency called DRACO in this game.
We only receive the currency if we connect the game with Facebook, Google, or Apple. To obtain the currency, we have to mine in the game. To make mining easier, there are numerous comfort functions in the game like Autoplay, so players could theoretically run the title in the background. This naturally attracts bots that the developer team consistently bans.
Who is it worth it for? MIR4 is suitable for players who…
- Like to use the Autoplay and Autoattack function
- Do not fear titles that were designed for mobile devices
- Do not get immediately nervous when they hear the word “cryptocurrency”
Rank 1: Lost Ark
Active players: 56,377 | Developer: Smilegate RPG | Release date: February 11, 2022 | Business model: Free2Play
What kind of game is this? Lost Ark is an action MMORPG that offers a total of 6 base classes with 23 specializations. In the mobile version, there are even 7 classes, which were specifically created for Lost Ark Mobile. We explore the world of Arkesia from an iso perspective.
At level 50, there is a soft cap, but beyond that, we can reach level 60. Here the actual endgame begins, where we have to complete raids and dungeons daily. This way, we can improve our item level over time, which is a prerequisite for new content.
Who is it worth it for? Lost Ark is suitable for players who…
- Enjoy long grinding
- Appreciate complex mechanics
- Want to explore an open world on land and water
To know where the MMORPGs stand in their quality, you can take a look at the following tier list from MeinMMO:
Where do the 57 largest MMORPGs for PC currently stand? The 2023 Tier List
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