8 Best MMOs To Play With Friends (2024)

MMORPGs are multiplayer by nature, but often, you can simply play an MMO by yourself. While group content is available, you can still have a good time while playing without any friends. For some MMOs though, they definitely excel if you have a group of friends to play with.

Looking for an MMO to play with a group of friends? Here, we are going to take a look at some of the best options out there. This will cover a wide range of games, as well as some highlights for each selection in terms of why it's great with friends.

8 Albion Online

First up, we have Albion Online. This is a sandbox MMO with a player-driven economy. Rather than spending all of your time in solo instances and quests, you can work with or against your friends. With a player-driven economy, this also means that many of the in-game items are made by other players.

Albion Online is great if you don't feel like committing to a high-stakes story with your friends. Of course, you can complete quests, but you can also explore with your friends and have a good time!

7 Final Fantasy 14

Final Fantasy is a bit more structured than Albion Online, with a big emphasis on the story. It's important to note that a lot of the story involves solo instances that need to be completed individually, but there are still plenty of dungeons and open-world content for you to enjoy.

The world itself can be quite fun to explore with friends as well. Venture into new regions and cities with a group of friends, or sit back and start fishing; the choice is yours!

6 Guild Wars 2

Guild Wars 2 is another classic MMO that has amazing open-world exploration. The story is tied to your level, which means that to progress, you need to level up. Interestingly, leveling up isn't done just by vanquishing foes. You can gain a lot of experience by completing small tasks for NPCs (Renown Hearts) or by simply exploring.

If you and your friends don't want to be tied down by a story right away, Guild Wars 2 is a great choice. It's possible to explore several base-game maps before even setting out to complete the story. Through every expansion, Guild Wars 2 delivers with group-based content that is great for friends.

5 Star Wars: The Old Republic

If you and a group of friends want to play an MMO and all like Star Wars, then Star Wars: The Old Republic is a no-brainer. While solo instances do exist, you will be able to explore and complete many quests together.

Before diving in, it's important to note that this game is best played when you and your friends choose different classes; this allows you to complete the story together. Oh, and did we mention that there is PvP? Nothing like facing off against your friends in space.

Elder Scrolls Online is an option on our list that is amazing both with and without friends. You can sit down for a solo gaming session, or join up with a group of friends and clear some dungeons together.

Overall, some of the content in Elder Scrolls Online can be tough to complete alone, which is another reason to play with a group of friends. Although you have to purchase the game to play, there is no monthly subscription that you need to continuously buy.

3 Lost Ark

Some MMOs are good with friends simply because they are fun. Lost Ark doesn't have the best reputation, with many noting the simple and uninspired story, but with friends, you are sure to have an entertaining time.

For a free game, Lost Ark is visually stunning. This MMO is filled with gorgeous environments, as well as tons of unique classes to choose from. Some noteworthy classes include Aeromancer, Bard, Artist, Slayer, and Souleater.

2 World Of Warcraft Classic

Okay, we all know what World of Warcraft is at this point. This iconic MMO has two versions that you can play though; Retail and Classic. Retail is the current version of the game, while Classic takes it back to the original version of World of Warcraft.

World of Warcraft has been through a lot of changes since its launch in 2004, with much of the older content gone from the Retail version. With a group of friends in World of Warcraft Classic though, you can naturally experience the World of Warcraft story.

1 Runescape

Last but not least, we have Runescape. This iconic MMO is very multiplayer-friendly, especially if you are in a group with one or two other players. There is a lot of content that can be completed together, from boss battles to skill-leveling sessions.

While Runescape is free-to-start, there is a paid subscription that gives you access to even more content. If you are looking to just test out Runescape with a friend though, you won't need to spend any money.