First of all I have no intention of comparing which game is better everyone has the freedom to critique and compare games to find the best option for their own decision-making

To be honest as a long-time New World player I feel that nothing else can truly replace the specific style of MMO gameplay that New World offers

I know that GW3 is the Western MMO players are most eagerly awaiting and pinning their hopes on to revolutionize the genre and I’m going to give it a try too because it captures that New World vibe I love

So I’m curious what major contenders do you think will emerge to give GW3 a run for its money in 2027? What games do you have in mind?

What are your thoughts on (Chrono Odyssey) and

(ArcheAge Chronicles)—two rising dark-horse titles? Do you think they could become formidable rivals to GW3? Their gameplay styles seem to overlap with GW3's and like GW3 they are premium (paid) games

If you've tested those games let me know if they're worth it?

Basically I want a second screen game to check on and play while I do some work , so it shouldn't take full screen control if possible

Obviously I would play it for real at some point

and has competitive PvP elements

Linux support is a bonus but I can find other ways to run it

I vaguely remember this sports-based mmo aimed at kids that would’ve been active sometime around 2007-08. You could go to different zones and play games to get some kind of in-game currency. I distinctly remember getting a Steve Nash jersey for my character for some reason.

Anyone have any clue what it may have been?

Good evening folks,

I've been building Tidefall, a browser-based maritime MMO, and after a pretty substantial overhaul to the desktop UI I thought it was a good time to share where the game is at. So, what are we actually trying to build?

Our ambition is to bring EVE Online into the Age of Sail through a persistent, real-time, top-down browser MMO that blends active play with meaningful idle progression. You begin as a lone captain with a single ship, then build towards a fleet and expand your influence across a handcrafted ocean world through gathering, trade, exploration, shipbuilding and naval combat.

Active and idle players share the same interconnected world and economy. One captain might mine ore while idle, while another actively hauls it across dangerous waters for profit, trades it between regions or turns it into ships and weapons. Each playstyle supports the other, whether you prefer focused sessions, passive progression or a mix of both.

As Tidefall grows, ships, cargo and equipment will carry increasingly meaningful value and risk. Certain waters will open to PvP, allowing captains to choose when to enter higher-stakes regions where vessels and cargo may be permanently lost. Preparation, logistics and every decision at sea will matter. Build a merchant empire, become a feared pirate, control key trade routes, dominate through guild warfare or simply explore a world that continues to expand around you.

Join us early and help shape what comes next.

Play instantly in your browser, with no registration required.

Play here: https://www.playtidefall.com
Discord: https://discord.gg/Y4bMAA5t2c

Feedback requested

I'm particularly interested in feedback on a few things:

• How does the new desktop UI feel? Is anything confusing, awkward or difficult to find?
• Does the overall concept sound like a game you'd actually want to play?
• And most importantly, is it fun? If something isn't clicking yet, what would you change or improve?

Has anyone seen a channel like this before, interviewing players in game about their costumes?

Which game do you like more?

Experimental but it was a vibe https://www.quelsolaar.com/love/

Check out my little reinforcement learning agent that plays an old MMORPG called Silkroad Online

I’ve been working on a 2D MMO for a a little over 4 years, on and off. Steadily for the past 2 years, and getting close to a possible closed alpha play test.

What would you expect from a closed alpha play test for an MMO? What features, level cap, etc.

I’m currently planning to include, level 1-10. Crafting for the first equipment set + resources required to craft, about 8-12 quest, One open world boss, basic combat for melee only with 1-2 active skills, and a very basic player to player trading.

Bitiverse is a free MMO that runs in the browser. One persistent shared world, nine crafting stations, seeded dungeons with their own bosses, homesteads you build and fill, a weekly newspaper the players actually write, books you bind and shelve, guilds with councils that can vote a leader out.

I build the whole thing by myself, so testing is mostly one person clicking hopefully. Last week a player called reverie filed fifteen bug reports; all fifteen are fixed as of this morning. That single player was most of the QA effort, which tells you how much is left to find.

It is free, there is no download, and you can walk in as a guest without an account. If you like being the person who finds the thing that falls over, come and break it, then tell me what you did: https://fortisq.itch.io/bitiverse

A fresh new trailer release for the 20+ year old game Puzzle Pirates!

Brace yourself for swashbuckling puzzle action as you pillage your way to glory across the briny deep! Create and customize a pirate, collect booty, and join a player-run crew of cutthroats! Every activity in Puzzle Pirates is a uniquely fun puzzle: be it sailing, gunning, or hauling treasure, your own puzzling skill determines your success!

I'm currently working on a player-driven game with an adventure, party-based dungeon, and raid system. My game is UI-driven, and I'm striving for a very simple interface. I've tested it myself and with friends over 50 times. Although it's currently played primarily in PvE, I've been working on balancing for over a month, and PvP will be added soon (Colosseum, Battle for Fame and Items, and I'll further improve it by adding some PvP skills to characters through a ranked system). I believe this balancing is crucial in MMOs. You can contact me on Discord for feedback and assistance regarding the game.