Grand Chase is a 2D side-scrolling action MMO with co-op and versus gameplay modes. Play through dozens of instanced stages on three different continents with up to four players on a team or battle it out in PvP mode. New players start with access to 3 characters and can unlock up to 5 more.

Publisher: Ntreev
Playerbase: Low
Graphics: Low Quality
Type: MMO
EXP Rate: Medium
PvP: Versus mode
Filesize: 584 MB

Pros: +Co-op gameplay. +Every account can play as all classes. +Plenty of quests, good rewards.

Cons: -All three starting characters are female. -Poor graphics. -Must repeat each stage many times. -Lousy tutorial.

PopTag! is a 2D MMO version of the arcade classic Bomberman. The game has anime inspired graphics and offers multiple game modes that pit players against monsters and AI teams.

Publisher: Nexon
Playerbase: Low
Graphics: Low Quality
Type: MMO
EXP Rate: Medium
PvP: N/A
Filesize: 87 mb

Pros: +Low system requirements. +Competitive and Cooperative game modes. +8 playable characters, each with different stats.

Cons: -Very low population, difficult to find a game. -Repetitive gameplay. -Poor graphics, limited features.

Kuso Party is a casual-friendly 2D MMO filled with minigames. Players can decorate their homes and explore those of their neighbors. Make friends, play short ‘micro games’, and chat in this cute social game.

Publisher: Suba Games
Playerbase: Low
Graphics: Low Quality
Type: MMO /Minigames
EXP Rate: High
PvP: N/A
Filesize: 381 MB

Pros: +Plenty of minigames. +Player housing. +Make friends, form families, and visit other players’ homes.

Cons: -Dated graphics. -Can get very repetitive. -Limited gameplay features. -Most store items require premium currency.

Endless Online is a 2D fantasy MMORPG with vintage graphics and gameplay. Create a character, pick up the basics, explore dungeons and become a hero! The retro visuals will attract fans of early era PC RPGs, but the clunky controls are a major stumbling block.

Publisher: Endless Online
Playerbase: Low
Graphics: Low Quality
Type: MMORPG
EXP Rate: Low
PvP: PvP Zones
Filesize: ~14 MB

Pros: +Low system requirements. +Optional PvP areas. +Distinct visual style. +Small, but dedicated community.

Cons: -Players must manually edit setup file to change settings. -Dated graphics. -Poor user interface & controls. -Steep learning curve, no tutorial. -Repetitive gameplay.

Destiny Online, also called Legend of Golden Plume, is a 2D Fantasy MMORPG with cute anime inspired graphics. Choose from five playable classes and experience the game’s in depth pet system.

Publisher: EnjoyMMO
Playerbase: Low
Graphics: Low Quality
Type: MMORPG
EXP Rate: High
PvP: Open PvP
Filesize: ~1,000 MB

Pros: +Great pet system. +Good background music. +Excellent ‘auto track’ system of moving around and finding NPCs. +Plenty of quests. +Large game world.

Cons: -Game feels too easy, enemies are not challenging. -Cash shop items imbalance game. -Choppy movement animations. -Poor interface.

Heroes of Might and Magic Online is a 3D fantasy MMORPG that mixes tactical gameplay with strategy elements. Create a character from among eight races and sixteen classes, manage cities, and raise soldiers to expand your empire!

Publisher: TQ Digital
Playerbase: Medium
Graphics: Low Quality
Type: MMORPG
EXP Rate: High
PvP: Duels / Arena
Filesize: 1320 mb

Pros: +Large variety of factions. +Distinct turn-based combat system. +Manage cities and armies. +Based on a classic franchise.

Cons: -Dated graphics and gameplay. -Steep learning curve. -Poor English translations. -Paying players receive large advantages.

Digimon Battle is a 2D MMORPG based on the famous Digimon TV series. Play as a Digimon tamer and work with good Digimon to save the Digital World from evil Digimon. The game is geared towards children and has no gore or excessive violence.

Publisher: WeMade Entertainment
Playerbase: Medium
Graphics: Low Quality
Type: MMORPG
EXP Rate: High
PvP: Duels
Filesize: 790 mb

Pros: +Based on a popular franchise.  +Simple straight forward gameplay. +Varied gameplay.

Cons: -Dated graphics. -Limited character creation options. -Designed for young children, may not hold your attention for long. -Poor English translations. -Game feels way too easy.

Maplestory is a fun, 2D side-scrolling fantasy MMORPG with cartoony graphics.  The game is certainly one of the most popular free-to-play MMORPGs, as it has a massive community and a lot of features.  The game has a large world to explore, varied classes, unique platforming party quests, and so much more.  Maplestory practically started the entire free-to-play genre, as it was really the first successful free MMORPG.

Publisher: Nexon
Playerbase: Very High
Graphics: Medium Quality
Type: MMORPG
EXP Rate: Medium
PvP: None
Filesize: ~ 1026 MB

Pros: +Gigantic community (Over 70 Million Accounts!). +Plenty of job advancements. +Unique platforming quests. +Great tutorial. +Regular content updates.

Cons: -Easy to screw up stats/skill point allocation. -Repetitive gameplay. -Overcrowded ‘grind spots’.

Conquer Online is a PvP focused 2D Fantasy MMORPG. The game is very similar in terms of core gameplay to other games by the same publisher, but has some of its own unique aspects. Gameplay is fast paced and the number of job advancements are plentiful, so it shouldn’t be too hard for Conquer Online to hold a player’s attention.

Publisher: TQ Digital
Playerbase: Very High
Graphics: Low Quality
Type: MMORPG
EXP Rate: Medium
PvP: Open PvP / Guild War / Scheduled Tournaments
Filesize: 462 MB

Pros: +Varied PvP options. +Fair selection of classes and job advancements. +Helpful ‘auto movement’ feature. +Impressive skill animations.

Cons: -Dated graphics. -Poor English translations. -Repetitive gameplay. -Poorly designed interface.

WonderKing (WK for short), is a 2D, side-scrolling fantasy MMORPG with cute, anime graphics. With fast-paced, silky-smooth gameplay, WonderKing will certainly be a hit amongst fans of side-scrolling MMORPGs. The game has a good deal of content and a fair variety of playable classes. The game aims to complete with Nexon’s enormously popular MapleStory.

Publisher: NDoors
Playerbase: Medium
Graphics: Medium Quality
Type: MMORPG
EXP Rate: Medium
PvP: PvP Arena / Duels
Filesize: ~2GB

Pros: +Great interface. +Simple controls. +Numerous PvP options. +Good crafting system. +Many quests. +Fluid gameplay.

Cons: -Only four starting classes. -Very similar to other side-scrolling MMORPGs. -Few class balance issues.