The world of Free-to-Play games has grown vastly over the last decade or so, with popular franchises such as Fortnite and Apex Legends holding some of the largest fanbases to date. Not only are these games free of charge, but they are well-made and can be just as enjoyable as a paid game.
RPG titles are no stranger to the Free-to-Play market. Whether you are wanting to adventure around a giant map and build up your character in a single-player campaign, or meet a large pool of new players in an MMORPG title, there are so many games to explore in the Free-to-Play RPG world, including lesser-known titles with a lot of potential.
10 Diablo Immortal
Fans of the Diablo series will be happy to see that there is a Free-to-Play game in the series, Diablo Immortal. The game is an MMORPG, meaning you will be playing online with a bunch of other players in the same world.
The game has had its fair share of criticism due to its lacking plot and its use of microtransactions, but overall the game is enjoyable in combat, exploration, and character creation. The game offers a lot of dungeons, shorter than previous Diablo games to cater to mobile players. You should definitely check out this game if you are a fan of the Diablo franchise.
9 MapleStory
MapleStory is one of the oldest Free-to-Play RPGs, first released in 2005 in North America. The game has a ton of quests and mini-games to become engrossed in, including journeying through dungeons, combating monsters, crafting weapons and materials, and more.
The game offers players the chance to customize and level up their character and weapons, as well as play with others online. You can get together to defeat enemies and gain loot and experience, as well as form guilds together. MapleStory is a classic that still holds up to this day.
8 Lost Ark
Lost Ark is a newer Free-to-Play RPG, first released in February 2022 worldwide. The game is extremely popular and has received great reviews for its style and combat. Similar to other MMORPGs, you can customize your character's weapons, skills, and gear, and choose between different classes.
The game focus on the world of Arkesia, with challenging combat against demon legions, bosses, and much more. The opportunity to choose between a wide variety of classes is what makes the game so unique and keeps its fanbase drawn in. We recommend taking a dive into this world and searching for The Ark with your fellow travelers.
7 Phantasy Star Online 2
A popular online game, Phantasy Star Online 2 was developed by Sega and has a large number of worlds to explore. You will become a part of the Oracle, an intergalactic fleet full of many different members, including Humans, Newmans, Deumans, and CASTs.
The lore and gameplay of Phantasy Star Online 2 are sure to draw you in and keep you hooked for a long time. The game has an intricate character creation system and impressive graphics and has new updates regularly. Take a trip to Planet Halpha in the new update, New Genesis, as this game is a highly-recommended entry.
6 Dauntless
Dauntless is an RPG that allows you to either play single-player or multiplayer, and offers players the opportunity to become a Slayer and explore the world ahead of them. You are able to collect loot and create and improve your weapons and equipment to level up your character and defeat stronger Behemoths.
The game has received fantastic reviews over the years, with many citing the Behemoth hunting as an enjoyable endeavor with great weapon customization. The world of Ramsgate has a lot to see and do, with many quests to fulfill and friends to meet online.
5 Tower Of Fantasy
Similar in style to games like Genshin Impact, Tower of Fantasy takes players into the world of Aida as a Wanderer. The planet is infected by radioactive energy, 'Omnium', and your job is to explore the world and find answers while fighting many different kinds of creatures.
This game allows players to customize their main character, and obtain weapons that can unlock special abilities when swapped. You can level up your character and improve stats by obtaining experience points from completing quests. Tower of Fantasy can be an exhilarating Single-Player experience, or you can partake in PvP competitions and travel the world with your friends.
4 Honkai Impact 3rd
Created by the same publishing company as Genshin Impact, Honkai Impact 3rd allows players to build up a team of three characters known as Valkyries. Each character you obtain in the game has special abilities and types. The three types in the game are Mech, Biologic, and Psychic. Each type has a weakness and strength, similar to the types found in Pokemon.
Players can explore an intricate story and participate in multiplayer raids to gain legendary weapons, rewards, experience materials, and more. You are also able to decorate dorms and invite new characters here to build relationships.
3 Runescape
An absolute classic that has been around since 2001, Runescape is one of the first massively popular Free-to-Play MMORPGs with a large community and much to do in the World of Gielinor. You can visit different kingdoms, meet a bunch of new players, and craft and customize weapons and items to your heart's content.
You can also complete a wide variety of quests to build up your skills, including fishing and woodcutting. There's the chance to build your own house, cook your own food, craft runestones, do a little gardening, and more. This game has been a favorite for years and continues to hold fans' attention with its never-ending content.
2 Star Wars: The Old Republic
Set in the old world of The Republic, 300 years before the events of the Star Wars movies, Star Wars: The Old Republic allows players to choose between joining the Sith Empire and the Galactic Republic, with different classes and character customization to choose from.
There is much to do in this game, with quests, exploration, enemy combat, and much more. The game follows the events of the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic games, and allows players to work on their morality to slowly shift between The Sith and The Jedi. The world is rife with storylines to explore, which can change based on your choices in the game.
1 Genshin Impact
Easily the most popular game on this list, Genshin Impact brings players into the world of Teyvat, with the main character, The Traveler, ending up in the world to search for their sibling. Players can get many different characters and build them up through quests and exploration, as well as choose the right Artifacts and Weapons for them.
Unlike many Free-to-Play games, Genshin Impact has an interesting and engaging plot with each region you visit, and dives deep into the background of all the playable characters. The combat is intricate and fun, and uses the concept of Elemental Reactions to deal more damage. Players can enjoy many different kinds of gameplay through special events and more, and are bound to find something new every day on the large open-world map.