Or perhaps what you are craving is a lush, open-world experience dripping with story and engaging combat.

Much of the early quest progression can be done on your own.

For the more peaceful soul, there are hours of fishing, gathering, and crafting to be had.

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Unlike classic D&D, Neverwinter can be played on your own.

you might even attempt some world bosses solo.

16Guild Wars 2

Few MMORPGs lend themselves better to solo play thanGuild Wars 2.

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Its foundation relies on instanced environments, with the storyline changing based on your actions as a player.

This makes it fairly unique as an MMORPG.

Much of the core story content is meant to be played on your own.

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WhileLord of the Rings Onlineis not a verbatim translation of the classic J.R.R.

Tolkien series, what could possibly be better thanliving in Middle Earth as your own character?

LOTRO has been floating around since 2007, and the community is still going strong.

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14Rift

Rift is a fantasy MMORPG incredibly reminiscent of genre classics but with asomewhat Lovecraftian spin.

You play as one of the Ascended, protecting the world of Telara from enemies invading from elemental Planes.

Rift features split factions and six unique races to choose from.

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Solo play in Rift is a bit more challenging than some MMORPGs, but it can be done.

13Skyforge

Skyforge is a sci-fi MMORPG with a fantasy flair that is very easy on the eyes.

It even lets you have your own island where you might farm, fish, and tend to animals.

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11MapleStory

Few games really stand out as MMORPGs like MapleStory.

That can be necessary at some intervals, as fighting bosses requires a party.

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The main cover art and title for The Elder Scrolls Online.

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An elf and a dwarf overlook Rivendell in Lord of the Rings Online.

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Skyforge, characters fighting a giant creature.

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A sky view of an Albion Online battle.

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Players in a mushroom kingdom castle in MapleStory.

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