THE RANKINGS

Free browser crime RPG. Build a cartel, run timed jobs, fight Territory Wars — no download.

A free 1920s crime RPG in your browser. Work the streets of Vesper City, join a family and rise from nobody to Don. 18+

Knight Online in your browser — no download, no install. OPEN BETA live: 70 CAP, Light Farm, Karus and El Morad, pet system and voice chat.

Claimed World is a free online strategy game where players compete to claim real-world countries, expand their influence, and dominate an interactive world map.

A text-based vampire RPG played in the browser, with seasonal events such as a yearly Halloween event.

A fantasy text MUD run by a Finnish non-profit association: free to play, with nothing for sale.

A text-based mafia MMORPG set in 1930s Prohibition America, played in rounds of crime, smuggling and crew rivalry.

A classic browser kingdom strategy game played in ages: grow your province and work with your kingdom to trade, scheme and fight.

A medieval role-play text MUD set in the world of Hârn, built around immersive, realistic play.

One of the oldest text-based mafia MMORPGs, played in rounds where families fight for power. Run by a UK company.

A browser simulation game where you lead a pride of lions: raise cubs, explore and build up your territory. Made by Lioden Ltd in the UK.

A fantasy text MUD that has been online since 1994, with a long-standing community of players.

A long-running comedy browser RPG drawn in stick figures, known for its jokes, puzzles and odd items.

The sister game of Lioden: a browser simulation where you lead a wolf pack, raise pups and explore the wilds.

A browser space strategy MMO: build bases and fleets, join an alliance and expand across galaxies, with new servers opening over time.

A browser RPG and MMO online since 2002, with raids, gear to collect and frequent events.

A long-running fantasy text MUD from Iron Realms Entertainment, with deep role-play, player-run cities and frequent updates.

One of the best-known fantasy text MUDs, with a huge world, new areas added over the years and a strong voting community.

A text-based browser RPG about the war between vampires and slayers, with an active role-play forum.

A persistent browser life simulation about music: form a band, write songs, tour cities and build a career.

A fantasy text MUD where each character can combine several classes, set in a large world with a changelog that is still busy.

A cyberpunk role-play text game (a MOO) set in a dystopian future city, running since 1997.

A medieval browser RPG online since 2007, with regular seasonal events and a small, active community.

A free, open-source 2D fantasy MMORPG developed with its community, with regular updates and events.

A hardcore fantasy text MUD that mixes role-play and player killing, with no pay-to-play and no paid perks.