Sci-fi MMORPGs and MMOs

(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.

(16 votes, average: 3.31 / 5)

Spacelords

Spacelords, previously known as Raiders of the Broken Planet, is a tactical shooter that mixes elements of stealth and melee combat. Players embark on an epic adventure on an alien planet, looking for a mythical resource and working as a team or flying solo.

Publisher: MercurySteam
Playerbase: Low
Type: Shooter
Release Date: September 22, 2017
Pros: +Single player and co-op campaign. +Unique 4v1 PvP. +Gameplay is an interesting mix of tactical TPS with stealth and melee.
Cons: -Tiny playerbase. -Clunky controls. -Heavy grind required.

(98 votes, average: 3.13 / 5)

Star Trek Online

Star Trek Online, STO for short, is an epic 3D sci-fi MMORPG based on the popular Star Trek franchise. The game features story-driven gameplay that largely follows the Star Trek canon. Players command their own star ship within the vast Star Trek universe and can also complete ground missions.

Publisher: Arc Games
Playerbase: High
Type: MMORPG
PvP: Duels / Factions
Release Date: Feb 2, 2010 (NA/EU)
Pros: +Excellent foundry system (player-made missions). +Great story. +Solid character customization. +Good reputation system. +Tons of content.
Cons: -Controls and interface can feel clunky. -Cash shop items very powerful.

(500 votes, average: 3.28 / 5)

Warframe

Warframe is a 3D sci-fi third person MMO shooter with an emphasis on cooperative gameplay. Players assume the role of Tenno, space ninjas with powerful exoskeletons called Warframes, as they hack-n-slash their way through armies of enemies.

Publisher: Digital Extremes
Playerbase: High
Type: MMORPG
PvP: Duels / Conclave (Arenas) / Solar Rail
Release Date: Mar 25, 2013 (NA/EU)
Pros: +Fun cooperative gameplay. +Good variety of Warframes. +Great production value (Music/Visuals).
Cons: -TONS of grinding required. -Repetitive missions. -Feels too easy sometimes. -Limited PvP options.

(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.

(99 votes, average: 3.48 / 5)

Dual Universe

Dual Universe is a sci-fi first person sandbox MMORPG where players build ships and structures in a singular shared universe. Planets are procedurally generated and the game world is constantly expanding and adapting to players' constructions, economic activity, and exploration.

Publisher: Novaquark
Playerbase: Low
Type: Sandbox MMORPG
Release Date: September 27, 2022
Pros: +Endless planets to explore. +Amazing 3D graphics. +Entire game universe is modifiable.
Cons: -Slow update schedule. -Bugs and optimization issues. -Steep learning curve.

(9 votes, average: 3.44 / 5)

Star Sonata 2

Star Sonata 2 is a space-themed top-down MMO that combines elements of action, RPG, and empire creation. Explore the game's sandbox style universe and build persistent bases with trade routes and military forces, working towards becoming the Emperor of the universe.

Publisher: Landauer Games
Playerbase: Low
Type: Space Simulation MMO
Release Date: November 12, 2011
Pros: +Easy-to-learn, hard to master. +Massive PvP battles. +Sandbox universe. +Tons of customization.
Cons: -Paywall on certain content. -Retro-style controls. -Bare UI.

(16 votes, average: 3.44 / 5)

Star Crusade

The last frontier is up for grabs with the discovery of the one remaining Stargate. Fight using decks as one of six races, each with their unique cards, to claim dominion in Star Crusade, a sci-fi CCG strategy game.

Publisher: Xim, Inc
Playerbase: Small
Type: CCG Strategy
Release Date: December 15, 2015
Pros: +Sci-fi themed. +Good music. +Card crafting. +Active developers.
Cons: -Crashes and bugs out frequently. -Borrows heavily from other CCGs. -Pay-to-win.

(9 votes, average: 2.89 / 5)

Darkwind: War on Wheels

Darkwind: War on Wheels is a turn-based vehicle combat MMO set in a post-apocalyptic world where tactics determine victory. Combining lifelike-phsyics and simultaneous turn-based gameplay, Darkwind offers a unique experience that focuses on epic car vs. car battles in a desert wasteland.

Publisher: Psychic Software
Playerbase: Low
Type: Strategy-Racing MMO
PvP: Deathmatch / Conquest / Leagues
Release Date: May 04, 2007
Pros: +Unique gameplay. +Detailed car physics. +Friendly community.
Cons: -Awkward UI. -High learning curve. -Long waiting time for events to start.

(28 votes, average: 3.71 / 5)

Starbreak

Starbreak is a roguelike MMO action platformer where players explore strange sci-fi worlds, kill legions of aliens, and fight epic bosses. Enter thousands of unique procedurally-generated worlds as one of four character classes with distinct abilities, equipment, and playstyles.

Publisher: Crunchy Games
Playerbase: Low
Type: Action Platformer
Release Date: May 10, 2016
Pros: +Procedurally generated worlds. +Co-op multiplayer. +Skill-based gameplay.
Cons: -No PvP gameplay. -High learning curve.

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