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Open-source 2D fantasy MMORPG

Stendhal

Stendhal is a long-running free open-source 2D MMORPG from the Arianne Project. Its persistent world includes towns, wilderness, caves, dungeons, hundreds of NPCs and quests, character progression and multiplayer interaction; version 1.49 released in December 2025 and the service remains online.

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Recorded activeCatalog signalOnline 20+ years2005 releaseClassic-era MMO2005 release2000s MMO2005 releaseHow signals work
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Status
Released / active
Business model
Free-to-play / open source
Genre
Open-source 2D fantasy MMORPG
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux, Browser, Android
Visual playstyle profile

MMO DNA

A visual fingerprint built from MMOFinder’s current verified catalog fields—not a review score.

PvECombat focusPvP

Both PvE and PvP are recorded

SoloPlay styleGroup

Meaningful solo play is recorded

StructuredWorld structureSandbox

Structured or theme-park play is the stronger catalog signal

TargetedCombat feelAction

Action or real-time combat is recorded

HousingNot recordedCraftingNot recordedTradingRecordedControllerNot recordedPvERecordedPvPRecorded
Player fit

Why you might like it

  • Stendhal is a genuine, long-running open-source 2D fantasy MMORPG built on the Java-based Marauroa engine by the volunteer-run Arianne project, in active development since the early-to-mid 2000s.
  • It's completely free to play with no cash shop or microtransactions, which suits players who want a classic pixel-art fantasy world without monetization pressure.
  • Cross-platform availability spans Windows, macOS, Linux, browser and Android, so the same account and world (Faiumoni) can be reached from almost any device.
Before you play

Things to consider

  • The graphics and interface intentionally retain an early-2000s open-source aesthetic rather than modern production values — don't expect AAA visuals.
  • As a small volunteer project, content updates and population are modest compared to commercial MMORPGs; treat it as a niche, community-driven world rather than a mainstream title.
  • Support and bug-fixing depend on volunteer developer availability, so response times to issues can vary.
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Research record

Last checked
2026-08-16
Profile depth
Full
Source note
Official live-service verification
No direct official link verified in the current record.
Profile verification

What MMOFinder has checked

6/6documented areas
  • Gameplay featuresStructured gameplay fields were source-checked for this profile.Verified
  • Gameplay mediaTwo source-attributed gameplay images are recorded.Verified
  • Source trail2 linked sources are recorded for review.Verified
  • Last reviewedCatalog fields reviewed Aug 16, 2026.Verified

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Stendhal gameplay featured in the MMOFinder editorialStendhal
MMOFinder editorial

Stendhal Makes an Open-Source World Feel Handed Down

A vast hand-built map, hundreds of quests, simple combat, trading, community events, browser access, and open development give this old-school world unusual permanence.

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Explore connections

Stendhal relationship map

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Combat match/TG/MUDAlternative profile where no exact combat match is recordedGenre & settingThe Mana WorldBoth cataloged as Open-source 2D fantasy MMORPGShared featuresWorld of ClaudecraftShared: PvP, PvE, trading, solo playBusiness modelEra Online ForeverBoth recorded as Free-to-play / open source

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Game history

Stendhal timeline

A concise timeline built only from dates and lifecycle fields recorded in MMOFinder.

  1. 2005
    Released

    MMOFinder records Stendhal as released in 2005.

  2. Current
    Catalog status

    Released / active

  3. 2026-08-16
    Research checked

    Core catalog fields were reviewed for this profile.

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Media

Stendhal screenshots & gameplay

Two verified gameplay screenshots and a gameplay video for a quick look at the game in action.

Source: Verified gameplay video

Gameplay, availability and research notes

Within MMOFinder's catalog, Stendhal is classified as a Open-source 2D fantasy MMORPG. The current research record lists its status as Released / active and its business model as Free-to-play / open source. MMOFinder records its release year as 2005. Platform availability is recorded as Web Browser, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android. MMOFinder keeps incomplete fields visibly unverified so sparse information is not converted into unsupported game facts.

Gameplay metadata currently describes combat or multiplayer structure as Real-time fantasy PvE/PvP with quests, exploration, equipment and social systems. Discovery tags attached to the profile include MMORPG, Open Source, 2D, Fantasy, Browser, Android. Developer information is listed as Arianne Project, and publisher information is listed as Arianne Project. These structured details support filtering and comparison while preserving the limits of the available research.

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