Haven’t gotten an RTX 3080 or other fast graphics card and still want to play some great MMORPGs? DLPrivateServer presents you 8 MMORPGs on Steam, which you can also play on old hardware without any problem.
The essentials in brief:
- The article introduces you to the best MMORPGs for weak PCs that only have low requirements.
- You will find a total of 8 games on our list, which we currently recommend and which you can launch through Steam.
- We will also explain why the games are still worth it today.
Otherwise, the following applies: since all games are basically free, it is also worth taking a look at the featured games. You do not have to spend money on any of the featured games.
How did the list come about? We analyze the MMORPG recommendations. We also check which ones have particularly low system requirements so that the games can also run on fairly weak systems. We also tested a lot of games ourselves on a weak device.
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- Albion Online
- Lord of the rings online
- EverQuest
- Never winter
- Phantasy Star Online 2
- RuneScape (old school)
- Star Wars, The Old Republic
- Savior tree
Albion Online
genre : Open world, sandbox | developer : Interactive Sandbox | Release Date : July 17, 2017
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What is Albion Online? The world of Albion attracts with many riches, fame and honor. You can choose to face the dangers of monsters and competing players, or to boost the country’s economy.
You manage your own farm to supply raw materials to the other players or you descend into dark dungeons to face the creatures there. PvP is an important part of Albion Online, especially in guild wars.
How is it currently happening in the game? On March 18, 2021, Albion Online received a big update with “Call to Arms”. The game has a large number of players and the new add-on is well received.
Who is the game worth to? The MMORPG is aimed at everyone who likes PvP, as this aspect is very important in the game. Not only in guild wars, but also in the open world when searching for raw materials.
Will this work on my PC? The game has extremely low requirements. Since this requires a processor with SSE2, that means your CPU should not be more than 8 years old. Almost all computer systems these days have 4GB of RAM.
How is the game rated? The game is rated “Mostly Positive” (78%) on Steam with over 30,000 reviews. The enormous scope and the many possibilities that you have in the game is praised. Above all, it is criticized that the game is not very accessible to new players and that the weak are quickly defeated by the stronger.
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- huge reach
- regular important updates
- Focus on PvP
Against
- difficult start for beginners
Lord of the rings online
genre : MMORPG | developer : Standing Stone Games | Release: April 24, 2007
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What is Lord of the Rings online? The MMORPG Lord of the Rings Online transports you to the fantasy world of Middle-earth, where the novel trilogy “The Lord of the Rings” by JRR Tolkien is playing out.
Classically, you can expect a lot of missions and tactical battles against orcs, trolls and other monsters. The content is intended for groups, but at first you will also get along well on your own. Most of the content can also be unlocked for free, but it takes a lot of effort.
What is currently happening in the game? The developers have already completed the story of the books, but there are more adventures to tell. It wasn’t until the end of 2020 that LOTRO got a new DLC with new content with “War of the Three Peaks” and more content should be in the works.
Who is the game worth to? Of course, the game initially appeals to all fans of the novels. Experiencing Middle Earth for yourself is something special. Furthermore, Lord of the Rings Online is a very classic theme park MMORPG with a focus on story and missions. Anyone who likes to do work that tells interesting stories will have a lot of fun here.
Will this work on my PC? The game is almost 14 years old and therefore does not need a powerful computer. With an Intel Pentium 4 or similar AMD processor, the minimum requirements are very low.
How is the game rated? The game is rated “very positive” (80%) with more than 12,000 reviews on Steam. Outreach and strong community are commended. Above all, old-fashioned graphics are criticized.
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- huge reach
- strong community
- PvP (monsters vs heroes)
- a lot of group content
Against
- It takes a lot of routine to unlock the content.
- outdated graphics
EverQuest
genre : MMORPG | developer : Daybreak Game Company | Release Date : 2004 (Dec 13, 2012)
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What is EverQuest? EverQuest is considered the ancestor of modern MMORPGs and is set on the fictional planet Norrath. At the center of the MMORPG are the gods, as they are responsible for many abilities in the game. Consequently, there is a lot of history to discover and experience.
What is currently happening in the game? According to official figures from publisher DayBreak, EverQuest still has a large number of players. EverQuest remains one of the most successful MMORPGs, which despite its old age still has active players. With Claws of Veeshan, the game got its 27th expansion on December 8, 2020.
Who is the game worth to? If you are looking for an old classic of the genre or just want to play an extensive MMORPG, then you should check out EverQuest. Despite its age, the game still receives major updates with new game content on a regular basis.
Will this work on my PC? Due to its age, the requirements are extremely low. You don’t need a modern processor and at least 2GB of RAM, which is unlikely to be a problem for most PCs.
How is the game rated? The game is rated “Mostly Positive” (78%) in over 1,300 reviews on Steam.
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- new content regularly
- individual and group player content
- many character options: 16 races and 16 classes
Against
- only available in english
Never winter
genre : MMORPG | developer : Cryptic Studios, Perfect World | Release date : 04/30/2013
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What is Neverwinter? In the MMORPG Neverwinter you travel to the city of the same name and fight against numerous threats. The game is based on the Dungeons & Dragons license. For your adventures, you create a hero and fight the villains, either alone or in groups.
What is currently happening in the game? In 2020 the expansion “Infernal Descent” appeared, with a lot of new content like missions, new items and dungeons. In early 2021, it also received a major update, which was hotly debated in the community. And there will be more content in the future.
Who is the game worth to? You’re looking for an MMORPG that plays on the “Dungeons and Dragons” setting and offers a lot of content, then you should give Neverwinter a shot.
Will this work on my PC? Since the game is several years old, the requirements are not very high. Your graphics card must support at least DirectX 10, that is, it must be from 2009 or later. 2GB of RAM shouldn’t be a problem for most computers.
How is the game rated? The game is rated “Mostly Positive” (78%) in more than 30,000 reviews on Steam. The energetic and fun combat system is praised, calls to invest money in the game are criticized.
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- Content for individual and group players
- “Dungeons and Dragons” feeling
Against
- aggressive store in game
- very intensive
Phantasy Star Online 2
genre : MMO | developer : SEGA | Release date : 2012
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What is Phantasy Star Online 2? In the online role-playing game, the elements of science fiction are mixed with fantasy. For a long time, the game was not even available in our West. Now you can play PSO2 on Steam. The game is not a classic MMORPG because there is no open game world. Instead, you meet other players in large hubs, where you start quests and quests. Then, you can do these missions alone with NPCs or together with friends.
Is PSO2 an MMORPG? This is a special case – it’s actually a lobby action MMO, but it has a lot of MMORPG elements.
What is currently happening in the game? Booting on PC in late 2020 had bugs and a minor disaster, but the developers have now been able to fix the issues. So now you can enjoy the game smoothly.
Who is the game worth to? Have you had enough of all the fantasy and are you looking for a change again? Then you should take a look at Phantasy Star Online 2. You can try out different classes and customize your character in various ways with abilities and cosmetic items.
Will this work on my PC? With a dual-core processor you can now enter the world of Phantasy Star Online 2. 2GB of RAM shouldn’t be an obstacle either, as Windows 10 already requires at least 4GB of RAM.
How is the game rated? The game is rated “Very Positive” (84%) in over 9,000 reviews on Steam. The unique combat system and the comparatively low routine are praised. Above all, there are criticisms of the user interface, which is no longer up to date.
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- action packed and entertaining combat system
- minor routine
- extensive character editor
- a lot of solo content
Against
- weak and outdated interface
RuneScape (old school)
genre : MMORPG | developer : Jagex | Release Date : February 22, 2013
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What is Runescape? Runescape is undoubtedly one of the most famous and oldest MMORPGs. He is considered one of the founding fathers of the modern MMORPG genre. As in all MMORPGs, you improve your hero, improve your skills and your equipment. Workmanship is a particularly important factor because of the important elements. Group play also plays an important role in Runescape.
The game offers you everything an interesting MMORPG needs: an extensive character editor, a creation system, and interesting fights from an ISO perspective.
If you want to see the very old RuneScape experience, you can also play Runescape Old School. This is the old version from 2007.
What is currently happening in the game? Although the game didn’t appear on Steam until late 2020, the game is very popular and has a strong community. Recently, Runescape had a new boss to make fishing more exciting.
Who is the game worth to? If you are looking for a classic that can still be played today without any problems, take a look at RuneScape. In terms of gameplay, the game still offers a lot and attracts a lot of players in front of the screen, even if the game seems a bit dated. Thanks to regular content updates, you’ll stay busy for months. But you should also keep in mind that the game is aimed at group players rather than individual players.
Will this work on my PC? Thanks to its old age, you can also play the game on old systems. The developers have also adapted and improved the graphics over time, but the system requirements are still at a low level.
How is the game rated? The game is rated “very positive” (89%) with more than 12,000 reviews. The strong social aspect and the fair gambling system, which almost completely dispenses with payment systems, are praised.
By
- strong community
- extensive character editor
- complex elaboration
- Group play in the foreground
- almost no pay-per-play barrier
Against
- hardly any content for solo players
Star Wars, The Old Republic
genre : MMORPG | developer : BioWare | Release Date : December 20, 2011
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What is Star Wars – the Old Republic? The BioWare MMORPG has a strong focus on history. As in other BioWare games, you must make decisions within missions that have long-term consequences. The game is also fully voiced and offers you a wealth of content. So you can live an exciting solo story. Alternatively, you can dive into PvP battles or fight in space battles.
Much of the content in the game can also be enjoyed for free. However, the main expansions are only available for a fee and cannot be activated with in-game currency. There are also some restrictions for players who only play for free.
What is currently happening in the game? In late 2020, SWTOR launched on Steam and garnered a decent number of players. In September 2020 came the latest update 6.2 – Echoes of Vengeance, which continues the story. Later this year, SWTOR will also receive a Season Pass with many cosmetic rewards and a new Flashpoint (Dungeon).
Who is the game worth to? You are Star Wars fans looking for a captivating MMORPG with an exciting story and lots of solo content, then you should give SWTOR a shot. Graphically, the game still looks pretty today and the game continues to receive major updates. However, keep in mind that certain content is still paid.
Will this work on my PC? The game turns 10 this year and has low system requirements. A dual core processor is required. Most PCs these days should be able to offer 3GB of RAM. The Old Republic basically runs smoothly on a graphics chip processor.
How is the game rated? The game is rated “Very Positive” (90%) by over 23,000 reviews. The exciting story and atmosphere of the game is praised. However, some also criticize the fact that some of the content is behind a paywall. There are still some restrictions for players who only play for free.
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- exciting story
- a lot of solo content
- great “Star Wars” atmosphere
- full adjustment
Against
- some restrictions for purely free players
Savior tree
genre : MMORPG | developer : IMC Games | Release Date : March 28, 2016
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What is the Tree of the Savior? The Korean MMORPG is being developed by some of the creators of Ragnarök Online and is basically based on this game. You get an MMORPG with cute graphics and a lot of PvE content. PvP is only represented in special arenas.
You level up your character up to 450 and collect a large amount of equipment or upgrades. You can also unlock advanced classes. As is usual in this type of Asian game, you should not have anything against grinding, because you have to do a lot of tasks several times if you want to progress.
What is currently happening in the game? Tree of Savior still receives regular updates from manufacturers and will soon be starting an event here for the Easter holidays. According to SteamCharts (via SteamCharts.com) there are an average of 1500-2000 players online.
In the summer of 2020, Tree of Savior received a huge update with new endgame content. In addition, there are new missions and regular world bosses and the level cap also increases. Much of the content can also be created as a solo player.
Who is the game worth to? Are you looking for a colorful and chaotic MMORPG that focuses on PvE and doesn’t mind the grind? Then you should take a look at Tree of Savior.
Will this work on my PC? Basically, you don’t need a strong computer to play Tree of Savior. However, there are two small hurdles: for one thing, the game requires at least 8GB of RAM, and gamers with very old systems might struggle here. The game also requires more than 30 GB of space on your hard drive.
How is the game rated? The game is rated “balanced” (58%) by more than 9000 reviews. Nice graphics and interesting content are praised. The game is mainly criticized for the poor balance of the classes. There are also some pay-per-play obstacles.
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- many classes and subclasses to try
- Solo, group and PVP content
- nice graphic style
Against
- hard and prolonged grinding
At DLPrivateServer, we also count Tree of Savior among the best MMORPGs that have appeared in the last 5 years.
