The 10 MMORPGs with the most players on Steam in December 2023

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MMORPGs thrive on having enough active players. Without them, the MM part of MMORPGs would be omitted. At the end of the year, MeinMMO lists the 10 titles with the most players on Steam in which MM is still very important.

Extinct markets, empty cities and no interactions – without a sufficient number of active players, most MMORPGs would be extinct. This genre thrives on the fact that there are many players on the servers. MeinMMO has listed the MMORPGs with the most players in December 2023.

How was the list created? The games that had the most active players on Steam in the last 30 days were eligible for the top 10. The number is calculated from how many players were logged in at the same time on average.

Steam Charts was used as the source, which provides data for the last 30 days. It is unknown how many bots there are among active players. Since we don’t know the percentage distribution exactly, we rated all active players as if they were real players.

This list does not take into account players who log in outside of the Steam client. The number of players is actually rather higher. So it could be that the order would change if in-house launchers were taken into account.

10th place: Legends of Idleon MMO

Active players: 6,040 | Developer: Lavaflame2 | Release date: April 2, 2021 (Early Access) | Business model: Free2Play

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What kind of game is this? IdleOn – The Idle MMO is the only game in this ranking that is still in Early Access. The title is developed by a single person and offers the possibility of creating multiple characters who can work together and form their own guild.

Character development should be diverse and free. For example, a barbarian fisherman gathers resources for a druidic alchemist who makes potions for an assassin. A core element of the game is autoplay, which even works offline.

Who is it worth it for? Legends of IdleOn is suitable for players who…

  • Always wanted to have a guild in which you were the only member
  • Don’t feel like the annoying grind
  • on pixel graphics

    • 9th place: MapleStory

    Active players: 6,330 | Developer: Nexon | Release date: August 9, 2012 | Business model: Free2Play

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    What kind of game is this? MapleStory impresses with its cute 2D pixel anime style. But the appearance is deceptive: behind the supposedly cute game there is a complex MMORPG. The MMORPG from South Korea was released in 2003, but only came to us on Steam in 2012. But over the years, according to fans, the game has changed.

    Although the title is played by many players, it is currently struggling with mostly negative reviews on Steam. Many players complain that it is too Pay2Win. For example, the spawn rate of monsters depends on whether a player has invested money in the MMORPG.

    Who is it worth it for? MapleStory is suitable for players who…

  • Into the pixel anime look
  • Have fun with complex class systems
  • You have no problem investing some money in the in-game shop

    • 8th place: Fallout 76

    Active players: 7,330 | Developer: Bethesda Game Studios | Release date: April 14, 2020 | Business model: Buy2Play

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    What kind of game is this? Anyone who knows the Fallout series knows what a dark setting awaits in this MMORPG. Our character finds himself in a world torn by nuclear war. The survivors saved themselves in so-called vaults.

    The world is one of the best features and has a lot to offer if players just look around. This means that single players with a thirst for discovery will get their money’s worth, but exploring with other players is also fun. After a bumpy start, the number of players in the MMORPG is now impressive.

    Who is it worth it for? Fallout 76 is suitable for players who…

  • Are in the mood for a dystopian, lovingly designed world
  • Love the game’s quirky humor
  • Enjoy equipment modifications and character customization perks

    • 7th place: Albion Online

    Active players: 8,188 | Developer: Sandbox Interactive GmbH | Release date: July 17, 2017 | Business model: Free2Play with optional subscription

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    What kind of game is this? Albion Online offers a sandbox world full of freedom that is still very popular today. We create our own character without being tied to a fixed class. We explore the world in an iso perspective.

    Both crafting and PvP play a larger role in the MMORPG. While crafting is an important part right from the start, PvP is only available in the endgame. If you die against another player, you may even lose your equipment.

    Who is it worth it for? Albion Online is suitable for players who…

  • You are fans of PvP and sandbox games
  • You like playing games in iso perspective
  • Want to enjoy a lot of freedom through crafting

    • 6th place: The Elder Scrolls Online

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    Active players: 11,974 | Developer: ZeniMax Online Studios | Release date: April 4, 2014 | Business model: Buy2Play with optional subscription

    What kind of game is this? Anyone familiar with the universe of The Elder Scrolls will feel at home in TESO. In this MMORPG, the focus is not on interaction with others, but on the story.

    Nevertheless, there are numerous dungeons, raids or PvP mode. Here players fight in large battles in which three playable factions fight for fortresses. TESO is one of the older MMORPGs from this list, which is why there are already numerous expansions.

    Who is it worth it for? The Elder Scrolls Online is suitable for players who…

  • Longing for well-voiced stories in MMORPGs
  • Especially if you want to roam the world as a solo player
  • Into the game world of The Elder Scrolls

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