A Free MMORPG is a MMORPG without a recurring subscription fee. Free MMORPGs are a little harder to find than Free Online RPGs because nearly all MMORPGs charge monthly subscription fees. However, Free MMORPGs are becoming more abundant as stellar games like Guild Wars champion this emerging niche. Since there are no subscription fees these games usually find other ways to make money such as offering in-game advertising, selling via retail only, offering premium accounts at a fee, or charging for in-game items.

Free Online RPGs 
Free multiplayer online-only games with RPG elements. 

Regular MMORPGs
Massively multiplayer games that require a monthly fee. 

MMORPG Trials 
Find out which subscription-based massively multiplayer gamers allow you to try before you buy. 

Free MMORPGs 

Guild Wars - Game Lair - 2007 Online Game Award Winner
Free MMORPG that can be bought in stores, but does not have any monthly fees. 

Runescape - Game Lair  
Fantasy MMORPG that caters to gamers with low-end PCs and small budget for gaming.

Sword of the New World: Granado Espado - 2007 Online Game Award Winner
Full 3D fantasy MMORPG with amazing graphics. Most innovative feature is that players can control up to three characters at once. 

Rappelz  
3D Fantasy MMO from the same company as FlyFF. There are three playable races and each one has its on theme and home city. The graphics for this game are just as good if not better than many pay-to-play MMOs. 

Maple Story  
Cartoony MMORPG that looks similar to a console game where you can trade items in the forum of the game's site.

ShadowBane 
Fantasy MMORPG that is based on a mythic sword. Players can actively shape the playing world. One of the better PvP systems of any MMO.

Perfect World
Offers a huge game world, enough quests to minimize grinding, the ability to fly, and awesome character customization. 

Supreme Destiny  
Free 3D MMORPG with 12 classes, 84 skills, 83 weapons, and 34 armor sets. In addition, you can raise such exotic pets as unicorns and dragons. Take note that Supreme Destiny will be shutting down on June 1, 2008.

Shaiya 
Originally a Korean game, Shaiya focuses largely on various forms of PvP and resembles Lineage II somewhat in terms of graphics. Playing the game in Ultimate Mode could lead to permanent death for a character. 

Shadow of Legend 
2D game that can be played for free on a mobile device or a PC.

Fury 
Competitive MMO that combines RPG and FPS elements into one intense game. This game must be bought at retail, but can be played online for free.

Archlord  
Fantasy MMO that tries to satisfy PvPers with massive real-time battles between guilds and solo gamers with extensive quests. This game was launched as a pay-to-play game, but now no longer charges a monthly fee. 

Corum
Free to play game from overseas with a strong focus on PvP. In an interesting twist, instances within the game world can be controlled by guilds.

FLYFF  
Magical flying MMO that stands for "Fly For Fun".

Albatross 18    
Combines Golf with an anime style RPG to make one of the more original MMOs available for free. 

Trickster Online  
Centers around a virtual reality game set up by an eccentric billionaire before his death. Features include a unique drilling system and a card-based battle system. 

9 Dragons 
Become a master of the martial arts in ancient China. 

GoonZu Online 
Political and economic RPG from Korea with cartoony graphics. This game allows the buying of stocks and the holding of elections.

Hero Online 
Based on Asian myths and written by martial arts novelists. Uses a combination of movement skills and attack skills in an attempt to allow players to experience the type of martial arts seen in movies like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. 

Shot Online 
Another golf MMO like Albatross 18, but this is more of a RPG sports simulation game.

Deicide 
Built with the hardcore MMOer in mind. Offers various means of transportation, large scale warfare, and a detailed class system.

Dungeon Runners 
Fast-paced action RPG where you can solo or explore dungeons in a group. 

Rakion  
Fantasy MMO built around a strong story and great graphics.

Scions of Fate 
English version of very popular Korean MMORPG known as Yulgang: Balance of Power. 

Dransik 
The classic version of the game that became Ashen Empires is now being offered for free. 

Eudemons Online 
You can raise many different looking eudemons with various attributes that fight by your side. Up to 3 eudemons can be summoned at one time.

Last Chaos 
Massively multiplayer game with 3D graphics, pets, and a personal dungeon system designed for solo players.

The Legend of Ares 
3D medieval fantasy MMO about the Greek god of war. PvP is a major feature with guild vs. guild wars and nation vs. nation wars. You gain more attack and defensive power as you kill other players. 

Puzzle Pirates 
Rather inventive MMORPG where you make your mark in the game by solving different puzzles. If you really want to become a pirate in style with extra gear, a subscription model is available.

Pirate King Online  
Offers a humorous take on pirates like Puzzle Pirates, but plays more like a regular MMO than Puzzle Pirates does with all of its puzzles. 

Furcadia 
Free MMORPG that can be played by anyone since there is no combat involved, only people's imaginations in a close-knit community. Everybody stays in the same world to maintain the great community feel of the game. 

RAN Online  
3D Action MMO with a Japanese urban theme.    

Cabal Online 
MMO that will try to make you the hero by giving everybody their own story. 

Thang Online  
Fully 3D adventure MMO that allows players to adjust various aspects of the game such as Ki (each player's power source), equipment, and special killing moves.

Second Life  
3D virtual world that is owned by its players. Although land is sold for real money, the game does offer a free basic membership.

KAL Online
Full 3D oriental fantasy MMORPG based on a war where a king takes on a leader of demons. 

Ashen Empires  
Allows you to play for free on Valinor Island. 

Ogre Island 
Fantasy MMO where you can play for free, but will get the most out of the game by buying the Ogre Island's special currency, OI Platinum.  

Knight Online  
Fantasy MMORPG with impressive graphics. This is the U.S. version and requires a large download. 

Gunz The Duel  
Live out your fantasy of being an action hero in this unique online multiplayer game.

NavyField  
Massively multiplayer online tactics game or MMOTG for short that you can play for free. 

Seal Online  
Fantasy-based massively multiplayer RPG with anime-style graphics. 

BattlePosition  
Korean Action MMO with real-time PvP combat in an old arcade game setting.  

Myth War Online  
Fantasy MMO based on a magical time period with 2D graphics and over 200 skill sets for characters.  

Project Entropia 
Large MMO with a unique economy. There is no monthly fee and no charge for the download.

MU Online  
Korean MMORPG that plays similar to Diablo and can now only be played for free up to level 60.   

Fung Wan Online 
MMORPG based on a Chinese comic book series. 

Tibia  
Free MMO that uses an interesting tutor system to help newer players get in the flow of the game.

Conquer Online 
MMOG with a Chinese Kung Fu and magic theme.

PlaneShift  
Free 3D MMORPG that allows you to decide whether you want to adventure or engage in finance and politics. Take note that this game is playable, but is also constantly under development.    

Dark Eden  
Korean MMO with a vampire theme.  

Martial Heroes  
Free MMORPG with 3D graphics where martial arts are the key focus of the entire game.  

FaitH  
Browser-based MMORPG with a religious theme that offers a free edition. 

Xiah
A martial arts themed MMO that draws inspiration from console games. 

Endless Online  
Free MMORPG with 2D cartoon-style graphics. The download is only around 7 to 9 MB. 

Archmage: Reincarnation From Hell 
Free browser-based MMORPG that pits you as a reincarnated mage who has the ability to research spells and assemble armies in a quest for domination. 

Eternal Lands
Free fantasy MMORPG in which there are no fixed classes or professions. Player killers are given special maps in order to fight each other. 

Elysarian Kingdoms 
Browser-based MMORPG set in a fantasy world filled with a plethora of different races. Note that some features like marriages have not been implemented yet. 

OZ
Social game that features housing, personal ads, and fishing.

Anarchy Online 
Major MMO that offers a free version with in-game advertising.