Kingdom Hadou brings the Warring States saga to mobile with 30-player siege battles, but server pace and paywall gates wear down free players. Here are 7 strategy MMO alternatives.
Polygon covered Kingsroad's new free release this week. Seven Game of Thrones: Kingsroad alternatives on PC, from free-to-play MMOs to open-world Westeros mods.
The Fan Fest schedule keeps veterans and new players circling FFXIV. Seven FFXIV companion apps for desktop that cover raiding, crafting, market, and launcher upgrades.
EVE Online's Carbon engine just went open source. We tested 7 EVE Online alternatives for desktop, from Elite Dangerous to Endless Sky.
The best World of Warcraft addon managers on PC and Mac in 2026: CurseForge, Wago App, WowUp, Ajour, Instawow, Minion, and WeakAuras Companion, tested.
Stars Reach is still in alpha. Until Raph Koster ships, these 7 sandbox MMORPGs on PC are the closest thing to player-driven worlds with real consequences.
Dune: Awakening is the survival MMO everyone is talking about ahead of Dune 3. We tested 7 PC alternatives if its grind, scarcity, or PvP isn't for you.
WoW: Midnight reset the conversation around subscription MMOs. Eight World of Warcraft alternatives on PC, covering subscription, free-to-play, and buy-to-play models.
Genshin Impact's Luna VIII patch lands July 1, but the gacha grind and storage footprint push players to look elsewhere. Here are seven Genshin Impact alternatives worth installing in 2026.
FFXIV's June patch gave players another reason to log in. For the days you want a different MMO on PC, here are seven Final Fantasy XIV alternatives.
CD Projekt's free-to-play Witcher co-op RPG is still years out. These 7 free-to-play co-op RPGs for PC, from Path of Exile to Throne and Liberty, are playable today.
Wild Terra 2 is free to keep on Steam this week, but the player base is small. Here are seven Wild Terra 2 alternatives for medieval sandbox MMO fans on PC.
Crimson Desert added a major pet patch in 2026. These 8 MMORPGs for PC put taming, training, and battling creatures at the heart of the loop.
Wild Terra 2 is free to keep on Steam right now. These 8 free MMORPGs for PC, including Albion Online and FFXIV's free trial, are still worth your time in 2026.
Guild Wars 3 was revealed but release is years away. We tested 7 MMORPG alternatives on PC right now that scratch the same horizontal-progression itch.
ESO's June 2026 update is a real return reason, but it isn't the only fantasy MMO worth the time. Seven Elder Scrolls Online alternatives for Windows.
Guild Wars 3 was officially confirmed at Summer Game Fest 2026. While ArenaNet builds it, here are 7 Guild Wars alternatives worth playing on PC right now.
Aion 2's global Steam launch is set for late 2026 but PC MMO fans want options now. Seven Aion 2 alternatives for Windows worth running through this year.
Ultima Online's designer is back with a new sandbox MMO. We tested 7 Ultima Online alternatives on PC for players ready to move on.
Amazon canceled the LotR MMO but said the franchise still has games coming. Until then, we ranked 7 PC MMORPGs that scratch the same Middle-earth itch.
LIVE RUSSIA puts Russian roleplay servers on a phone, but lag and queue times push players to look elsewhere. Here are 7 mobile open-world MMOs worth trying.
Open-world combat, monster hunting and a real story. These seven Android RPGs come closest to the Witcher feel on a phone, with notes on offline play, downloads and grind.
Seven Android action RPGs that put monster combat at the centre, tested for combat depth, build variety, story, and how well they handle phone-friendly session length.
