Curated discovery trail

From classic MMOs to modern worlds

Follow landmark catalog entries from early persistent online worlds to contemporary large-scale MMOs. Each stop links to a researched MMOFinder profile.

  1. 01
    1997Released / active

    Ultima Online

    An early persistent fantasy world in the catalog.

    Genre
    Skill-based sandbox MMORPG
    Model
    Free access + optional subscription
    Platforms
    Windows
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  2. 02
    1999Released / active

    EverQuest

    A 1999 fantasy MMORPG with a long-running profile.

    Genre
    Classic group-focused fantasy MMORPG
    Model
    Freemium
    Platforms
    Windows
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  3. 03
    2004Released / active

    World of Warcraft

    A major 2004 theme-park MMORPG reference point.

    Genre
    Theme-park fantasy MMORPG
    Model
    Subscription + expansions
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS
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  4. 04
    2012Released / active

    Guild Wars 2

    A 2012 MMORPG built around dynamic events and exploration.

    Genre
    Horizontal-progression fantasy MMORPG
    Model
    Free core game + paid expansions; no subscription
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS
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  5. 05
    2013Released / active

    Final Fantasy XIV

    A modern story-led MMORPG with broad platform availability.

    Genre
    Story-driven fantasy MMORPG
    Model
    Free trial + paid game / subscription
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 2
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  6. 06
    2024Released / active; Western operation transfers to FirstSpark and NC Q4 2026

    Throne and Liberty

    A recent large-scale fantasy MMORPG entry.

    Genre
    Guild-focused fantasy PvP MMORPG
    Model
    Free-to-play
    Platforms
    Windows, PlayStation, Xbox
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