MMORPGs are extensive, complex and full of systems. Which online role-playing game should you best start with in the genre? MeinMMO presents you with 5 MMORPGs from 2025 that beginners can check out for their first time.
Modern online role-playing games are not as ruthless and potentially frustrating as they were in the old pioneer days. Nonetheless, getting into an MMORPG can literally be overwhelming due to its enormous scope, complex systems, and the freedoms of an open world, especially when trying an online RPG for the very first time.
Therefore, we would like to recommend you 5 representatives of the genre that we currently consider to be the most beginner-friendly MMORPGs on the market. It was important to us that
- there is some sort of tutorial or understandable introduction to the basics, plus additional systems or features that make getting started easier
- the MMORPG provides a red thread from the very beginning, leading through the quest and leveling experience
- the difficulty of leveling and questing is suitable for genre newcomers as well
- even genre newcomers can handle the combat system without any issues
- you can get to know the game at your own pace before you have to or should team up with other players
- the MMORPG is still actively played by enough players so that you can ask questions, trade or find connections to groups or guilds if needed
- there is a way to try the game for free
If you know of any other MMORPGs that meet (almost) all of these points, feel free to drop them in the comments. Every list can be expanded after all.
Star Wars: The Old Republic
Setting: SciFi | Developer: formerly Bioware, now Broadsword | Platform: PC | Release Date: December 20, 2011 | Model: Free2Play | Rating on Steam: 89% Positive
What kind of game is this? SWTOR is a highly story-focused MMORPG set in the popular Star Wars universe. It places a strong emphasis on the story and interesting characters and requires moral decisions that can lead you towards the light or dark side of the Force. The dialogues are fully voiced.
The game uses classic tab-targeting. In addition to the story, the MMORPG impresses with the companion system, exciting endgame raids, housing and PvP content. You choose from 8 classes, of which 4 belong to the Republic and 4 to the Empire.
Why is the entry here easy? After character creation, you will encounter a tutorial where you begin your personal story, learn the first mechanics, and become a bit familiar with the universe. Your class’s story then guides you fairly linearly through the leveling phase, so you should always be clear about where to go next.
SWTOR can be played very well alone, especially since NPC companions will join you during the adventure, who can effectively tank, heal, or deal damage. In story mode, you can even master most of the game’s dungeons alone.
The tab-targeting system of the game is somewhat more dynamic than comparable systems of older competitors, yet SWTOR plays significantly more leisurely than modern action MMORPGs. The entry into the game is possible for free.
What is tab-targeting? This refers to a combat system where you can switch between targets by pressing the tab key to select a specific desired target. After that, spells are cast that automatically hit the target.
Is there a catch? Although SWTOR is still among the 10 MMORPGs with the most players on Steam, the active players are spread across a very large game world, which can make many leveling areas feel quite empty. Depending on the time of day, it can also be difficult to get an answer to a beginner’s question in chat.
