2D MMOs and MMORPGs

(18 votes, average: 3.39 / 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.

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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.

(41 votes, average: 2.68 / 5)

Darkeden

Darkeden Cataclysm is a dark fantasy MMORPG where players are fighting in Eden for everlasting power or simply to survive. Choose to be a human Slayer, Vampire, or Mother Nature's guardian.

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Publisher: G&G
Playerbase: Low
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: 1997 (Relaunched June 8, 2016)
Pros: +Dark fantasy theme for vampire lovers. +Three unique races with different skills and abilities. +Vehicle system that allows for faster travel.
Cons: -Poor English translations. -Graphically outdated. -Poorly designed UI.

(33 votes, average: 3.30 / 5)

Orake

Orake is a 2D MMORPG with an old-school fantasy atmosphere. There are no classes. Players equip items and spells and level up corresponding stats as they wield their chosen arsenal. Undertake quests by slaying evil and teaming up with friends.

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Publisher: Candycane Games
Playerbase: Low
Type: 2D MMORPG
Release Date: August 13, 2016
Pros: +Old-school aesthetic. +No classes. +Full loot PvP.
Cons: -Frequent errors. -Clunky controls. -Locked resolution.

(27 votes, average: 3.00 / 5)

Soul Saver Online

Soul Saver Online is a 2D fantasy side-scroller where players choose between five classes and defeat colorful and quirky monsters to level up and learn new abilities.

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Publisher: Netgame
Playerbase: Low
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: July 19, 2016
Pros: +Colorful monsters. +Manual stat point distribution. +Anime art sytle.
Cons: -Striking resemblance to MapleStory. -Dated interface. -Optimization issues.

(31 votes, average: 3.58 / 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.

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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.

(9 votes, average: 2.89 / 5)

Astral Heroes

Astral Heroes is a CCG where players can collect cards featuring various fantastical creatures and heroes. Construct decks or use pre-made ones to engage in strategic battles against opponents online.

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Publisher: Apus Software
Playerbase: Low
Type: CCG
Release Date: March 15, 2016
Pros: +Large and clear card log during games. +Cards display in-game descriptions. +Easy to pick up.
Cons: -Graphics are dated. -Many bugs. -Poorly designed UI.

(16 votes, average: 3.50 / 5)

MixMaster Online

MixMaster Online is a 2D MMORPG in which players tame and raise monsters that aid them in combat, with over 1,000 monsters to collect. Level up with your companion, work with other players to tackle formidable foes, and duel other players.

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Publisher: Joyple
Playerbase: Low
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: October 14, 2005
Pros: +Over 1,000 monsters. +Aimed at teenagers. +Colorful art style.
Cons: -Old school appeal. -Rough translations.

(7 votes, average: 3.00 / 5)

Order of Battle: World War II

Order of Battle: World War II is a turn-based strategy game set in World War II, featuring battles that combine land, sea, and sky combat. Take control of various historical armies and units to recreate the past in a wide variety of settings, from developer-provided campaigns to user-generated content.

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Publisher: Slitherine Software
Playerbase: Low
Type: Turn-Based Strategy
Release Date: April 30, 2015
Pros: +Hex-based combat. +Combined naval, land, and air battles. +Realistic supply mechanic. +In-game editor.
Cons: -Free content limited to tutorial and DLC demos. -Some historical inaccuracies. -Confusing UI.

(11 votes, average: 2.18 / 5)

My Lands: Black Gem Hunting

My Lands: Black Gem Hunting is a MMO RTS where players must manage their empire's economy, amass an army, and stay ahead of the science and technology curve to conquer their enemies.

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Publisher: Elyland Investment Company, Ltd.
Playerbase: Low
Type: MMO RTS
Release Date: September 16, 2014
Pros: +Extensive science trees. +Lots of different lands to conquer. +Heavy emphasis on clan play.
Cons: -Pay-to-win. -Buildings take too long to build. -Outdated graphics.

(37 votes, average: 3.00 / 5)

Shakes and Fidget

Shakes and Fidget is a fantasy-themed satirical 2D MMORPG that combines typical RPG features such as quests, dungeons, mounts, crafting, and PvP, with humor, witty lines, and a whole lot of sarcasm in a cartoony visual novel style game.

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Publisher: Playa Games GmbH
Playerbase: High
Type: 2D Fantasy MMORPG
Release Date: December 09, 2010
PvP: 1vs1 Arena Battles
Pros: +Unique concept. +Fun and comedic dialog. +Good comic book style 2D visuals and artwork. +Multi-platform support.
Cons: -Lack of combat animations. –Minimal player input needed. –Automatic combat. –Repetitive click-and-wait gameplay.

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