2D MMOs and MMORPGs

(91 votes, average: 2.46 / 5)

Sparta: War of Empires

Sparta: War of Empires, or SWoE, is a 2D browser-based strategy game set in ancient Greece. Players are tasked with governing a small-city state and growing it into a mighty empire with a little help from King Leonidas himself.

Publisher: Plarium
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Browser Strategy MMO
Release Date: March 13, 2014 (International)
Pros: +Impressive visuals. +Cash shop currency can be acquired through quests.
Cons: -Cluttered interface. -Pay-to-win elements.

(16 votes, average: 3.56 / 5)

Rogalia

Rogalia is a sandbox game set in medieval times where players build villages, craft a variety of items, and fight in open-world PvP. Explore a host of social interactions from voting to drinking to hangovers to catching STDs.

Publisher: TatriX
Playerbase: Low
Type: MMO Sandbox
Release Date: December 9, 2016
Pros: +Deep crafting system. +Variety of social actions available. +Active community and developers.
Cons: -Some poor English translations. -Slow character movement. -Bug issues.

(3 votes, average: 2.33 / 5)

Gods and Idols

Gods and Idols is a free-to-play MMORTS where you play as a god in a bid to dominate the universe with your divine abilities. Enter an open, dynamic, and massive universe where you use your powers to refashion planets, unleash supernovas, bombard your foes with asteroids, and more.

Publisher: Viking Tao
Playerbase: Low
Type: Strategy
Release Date: December 12, 2016
Pros: +Build and destroy the universe. +Unique lore and gameplay elements. +Massive, open game world.
Cons: -Small development team. -Dead playerbase.

(8 votes, average: 3.13 / 5)

BRAIN / OUT

BRAIN / OUT is a 2D shooter where players choose their weapon from an extensive arsenal and score frags in one of three game modes. Traverse tight, dystopian maps, shooting from just the right angles to take down your enemies.

Publisher: Desertkun
Playerbase: Low
Type: 2D Shooter
Release Date: February 24, 2017
Pros: +Weapon customization. +Easy to learn, difficult to master. +Responsive controls.
Cons: -Lacks depth. -Bland visual presentation. -No matchmaking.

(166 votes, average: 3.18 / 5)

Elsword Online

Elsword Online is a 2.5D side-scrolling anime-inspired fantasy MMORPG from KOG Games that features action-oriented combat. Elsword is a beat-em-up style game that features 50+ unique dungeons to explore with an excellent variety of playable classes.

Publisher: KOG Games
Playerbase: Medium
Type: MMORPG
PvP: Arena (1v1/2v2/3v3/4v4)
Release Date: March 23, 2011 (NA/EU)
Pros: +Good variety of playable characters and classes. +Fun combos/combat mechanics. +Great music.
Cons: -Cash shop dependent. -Balance issues. -Game nickle and dimes you.

(20 votes, average: 3.55 / 5)

Eternal

Eternal is a CCG that features an intricate resource and combat system. Players can freely construct any type of deck and battle with other players in colorful animated environments.

Publisher: Dire Wolf Digital
Playerbase: Low
Type: CCG
Release Date: November 19, 2016
Pros: +Free-to-play. +Deep resource and combat system. +Ability to play counterspells and skills. +Open deck-building.
Cons: -RNG-based resource system. -Lengthy matches. -Expensive card packs.

(7 votes, average: 3.29 / 5)

Holodrive

Holodrive is a side-scrolling shooter where plays take on the role of cute robotic warriors and customize their weaponry, using jetpacks to quickly zip across the map and blast each other in a variety of game modes.

Publisher: Versus Evil
Playerbase: Low
Type: 2D Shooter
Release Date: March 24, 2016
Pros: +Cute art style. +Extensive customization. +Game mode variety.
Cons: -Low playerbase hurts matchmaking. -Repetitive map design. -Poor gamepad support.

(8 votes, average: 2.75 / 5)

ONRAID

ONRAID is a 2D shooter in which players choose one of several classes and fight in PvP battlegrounds, using guns, tactics, and skill to obliterate opponents. Engage intense battles, craft your own gear, and climb the ladder to be the best.

Publisher: Pragmatix Ltd
Playerbase: Low
Type: 2D Shooter
Release Date: April 18, 2017
Pros: +Four game modes. +Nine classes. +Many skins and gadgets to collect.
Cons: -Control delays. -Known bugs and glitches.

(219 votes, average: 3.58 / 5)

Shadowverse

Shadowverse is a multi-platform online CCG that features seven distinct character classes, each with unique deck mechanics. Collect 400+ cards detailed with appealing anime-inspired art, then strategically play and evolve them in combat to defeat your opponent.

Publisher: Cygames
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Multi-platform Online CCG
Release Date: June 17, 2016
Pros: +Seven distinct classes. +Highly polished graphics. +Great artwork. +Unique evolution system. +Minimal RNG in gameplay.
Cons: -Can't trade cards. -Some assets recycled from Rage of Bahamut.

(17 votes, average: 2.94 / 5)

The Infinite Black

The Infinite Black is a sci-fi MMO available on Windows, Linux, Mac, Android, and iOS that features space combat and economics in a sandbox world. Hunt bounties, fight aliens, collect achievements, loot equipment, spy, trade, discover the universe, and more.

Publisher: Spellbook
Playerbase: Low
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: August 2011
Pros: +Sandbox game world. +Friendly, active community. +Variety of weapons and ships. +Developer active in the game community.
Cons: -Simplistic visuals. -Slow-paced gameplay. -Appeals to more hardcore audience. -Abandoned by developer.

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