These MMORPGs feature vibrant and well-populated living worlds, but they’re still very solo-friendly!

Launched in 1997,Ultima Onlinewas one of the earliest, most popular MMORPGs.

Sometimes you just want to roam around the world putting plants in your satchel.

Elder Scrolls Online, Final Fantasy XIV, and Guild Wars 2

Here are six of the best MMOs that let you do just that.

Ultima Online had a long life and received eight expansions (as well as lots of free updates).

Not many MMORPGs are suitable for console platforms, but Trove fits like a glove.

Overhead view of a big field with player information on the sides in Ultima Online

It’s simple but surprisingly engaging.

This is a great ‘baby’s first MMO’ choice for younger audiences.

The objective of the game was to participate in a massive-scale war for dominance across the planet Auraxis.

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Some games, even the ones that depend on always-on servers, never die.

Here are MMOs that are still available for you.

EverQuest is one of the most influential MMORPGs of all time.

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Titles like World of Warcraft might have been different if not for the influence of Everquest.

Played in the first-person, Everquest provided an immersive experience that made stealth-based and hands-on combat enjoyable.

Like WOW, Rift used a subscription service, then later integrated a free-to-play option with reduced features.

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One might wonder why people would play Rift when they could play WOW.

It’s possible for people to like both World of Warcraft and Rift; both are excellent games.

Runescape still has at least 50,000 players playing the game at any given time.

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The PVP area in the wilderness is a true test of a player’s Runescape prowess.

Tired of exploring worlds on your own?

Try your luck competing and trading with other players in-game.

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A new version of Runescape, Runescape 3, was launched in 2013.

Though there are new versions,Old School Runescape remains the most popular version.

It’s a game thatencourages exploration because of its discovery-friendly map.

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Trove an example of combat found in the game

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A collage showing gameplay of Wildstar Stalked, Star War Galaxies, and Toontown Rewritten.

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Featured Image For Best Mobile MMORPGs With A Custom Character From Albion Online And A Battle In-game From Black Desert Online

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