Family-friendlySubscriptionResearch review8.8/10
Star Stable OnlinePC · Mobile
A horse-riding online adventure that is free only to level 5; after that it needs a Star Rider subscription or a $54.99 one-time payment.
Pay to win: MildLoot boxes: No
MMORPGs
Persistent online worlds, classes and guilds.
MMORPGsResearch review7.3/10
Ragnarok X: Next GenerationPC · Mobile
Gravity-licensed Ragnarok Online successor, free in the US on mobile and Windows; Diamonds reach stat items, random draws and paid passes.
Pay to win: StrongLoot boxes: Yes
Family-friendlyResearch review6.9/10
Wizard101PC
A long-running card-battle MMO that is free to start; membership or Crowns unlock zones, and Crowns also buy gear and random packs.
Pay to win: StrongLoot boxes: Yes
MMORPGsResearch review6.7/10
Lost ArkPC
A free PC action MMORPG with published odds and a 16 GB RAM minimum; Amazon hands it to Smilegate in early 2027.
Pay to win: MildLoot boxes: Yes
MMORPGsResearch review6.1/10
NosTalePC
A free anime MMORPG with very low requirements; NosMall chests and NosWheel spins sell stat titles and partners without listed odds.
Pay to win: StrongLoot boxes: Yes
MMORPGsResearch review6.0/10
Drakensang OnlinePC
A long-running free action MMORPG for Windows; shop bundles sell stat-boosting pets and jewels, and only some chests list odds.
Pay to win: StrongLoot boxes: Yes
MMORPGsResearch review5.1/10
DarkOrbit ReloadedPC
A long-running free space MMO on Steam; Bigpoint sells modules, lasers and pass ships, and publishes odds for some random boxes.
Pay to win: StrongLoot boxes: Yes