Buy to Play Games

(387 votes, average: 3.86 / 5)

Elder Scrolls Online

Elder Scrolls Online is a fantasy MMORPG set on the sprawling continent of Tamriel. Choose between three factions and four classes to customize your character. An open-ended skill system lets you fight monsters and other players or steal and murder NPCs as you please.

Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Playerbase: High
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: April 4, 2014
PvP: Alliance Wars (Faction Wars)
Pros: +Player choices affect the world. +Active combat. +Steal, pickpocket, and & murder NPCs. +Expansive PvP system.
Cons: -Known bugs. -Huge installation.

(7 votes, average: 3.43 / 5)

Windward

Windward is a sailing MMO with procedurally generated worlds to explore. Windward was inspired by Sid Meire's Pirates! and includes both singleplay and multiplayer gameplay.

Publisher: Tasharen Entertainment via Steam
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Nautical Sandbox MMO
Release Date: May 12, 2015
Pros: +Single and multiplayer components. +Low system requirements and tiny file size. +PvP and PvE gameplay.
Cons: -Repetitive quests and environments. -Limited sense of direction.

(15 votes, average: 3.13 / 5)

Planetary Annihilation

Planetary Annihilation is a real-time strategy game set in a science fiction universe. Take control of a robotic commander and build a colossal army to defeat your foes on every planet in the galaxy.

Publisher: Uber Entertainment
Playerbase: Low
Type: MMO RTS
Release Date: September 5, 2014
Pros: +Cartoonish art style. +Innumerable units on screen. +Picture in Picture mode.
Cons: -Tutorial lacking. -Known bugs. -Steep learning curve.

(6 votes, average: 3.17 / 5)

EVE Valkyrie

EVE Valkyrie is a 3D sci-fi MMO shooter with a first person cockpit view. The game is based in the EVE universe and pits players against each other in fast-paced, real-time dogfights. EVE Valkyrie is among the first games designed for virtual reality headsets.

Publisher: CCP Games
Playerbase: Low
Type: Buy to Play Sci-fi Shooter
Release Date: March 28, 2016
Pros: +Developed for VR headsets. +Fast-paced dogfights. +Large selection of ships, weapons, and parts. +Stunning visuals.
Cons: -Few maps.

(11 votes, average: 3.64 / 5)

Killing Floor 2

Killing Floor 2 is an apocalyptic first-person shooter with heavy emphasis on cooperative play. Players must fend off waves of “zeds” (Zombies) across a variety of maps using an assortment of weapons, equipment, and passive skills.

Publisher: Tripwire Interactive
Playerbase: High
Type: MMO Shooter
Release Date: April 21, 2015
Pros: +Polished graphics and fluid gameplay. +Good variety of weapons. +Fast paced fun combat. +Leveling system
Cons: -Repetitive gameplay. -Imbalanced matchmaking.

(47 votes, average: 3.49 / 5)

Crowfall

Crowfall is a 3D fantasy MMORPG focused primarily on large scale PvP battles. The game promises action oriented combat rather than the 'tab targeting' method found in traditional MMORPGs. Rather than a single game environment, Crowfall contains many procedurally generated worlds players can conquer with their guilds.

Publisher: ArtCraft Entertainment
Playerbase: Medium
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: July 06, 2021
Pros: +Skill based character progression. +Player-controlled worlds.
Cons: -Dated graphics. -Poor performance. -Limited PvE content.

(11 votes, average: 2.82 / 5)

Verdun

Verdun is a WWI era first person shooter named after the infamous battle of Verdun fought along the Western Front in 1916. Join a squad and jump into the trenches with up to 32 players per match.

Publisher: Steam
Playerbase: Low
Type: First Person Shooter
Release Date: September 19, 2013 (early access)
Pros: +Authentic WWI weapons and environments. +Varied squad roles. +Casual and tactical game modes.
Cons: -Low playerbase, difficult to find a match. -Confusing UI. -Engine feels a bit sluggish. -Steep learning curve for a FPS.

(68 votes, average: 2.99 / 5)

Star Citizen

Star Citizen is a unique sci-fi MMO that combines action-oriented space combat, trading, and first person shooter elements. The game is buy-to-play and has no monthly subscription.

Publisher: Cloud Imperium Games
Playerbase: TBD
Type: MMO
Release Date: 2072 (estimate)
Pros: +Unique blend of FPS and space simulator. +Player-driven content. +Community-driven development.
Cons: -No firm release date.

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