The 9 Best Upcoming And Playable VRMMORPGs In 2024

Virtual Reality might have lost some of its hype but it will definitely have a place in the future of gaming. It allows you to step into another world and become someone else.

There are many different Virtual Reality games available, but which ones are the best? In this blog post, we will discuss the Virtual Reality MMORPGs that are worth your time!

This is our list of the worthiest playable and upcoming VRMMORPGs and a few non-MMOs that we still think MMO fans will enjoy in 2024.

Don’t get your hopes up because none of them even comes close to Sword Art Online. That kind of VR experience is still a long way off, but we have several titles that will put that VR headset of yours to good use.

9. The Maze: Humanity

• Developer: InitiativeVR
• Released: Currently in Early Access
• Platform: Vive, Valve Index, Oculus Rift, Windows Mixed Reality.
• For Fans of Sci-fi MMOs

The Maze: Humanity has a gripping and terrifying premise. You are in a maze with an ever-changing layout.

The players’ minds drive these changes as their thoughts and memories influence the shape of the maze. And if that wasn’t enough, the place is filled with creatures whose favorite food is Human.

To make things even more interesting, the game doesn’t reveal the purpose of the maze from the beginning.

The game has a dual-character system that allows players to combine classes.

8. Archgate

• Developer: Samdosoft
• Released: Currently in Alpha
• Platform: any PC VR headset.
• For Fans of Dark Soul, PvP MMOs

While most VR games are first-person, Archgate provides a third-person experience. VR third-person games are much more comfortable and Archgate is designed for long playing sessions, so this might be the VR MMO to lose yourself in for hours.

The graphics are amazing. The team is working with an artist whose area of expertise is ambient music to create an immersive experience.

Archgate has a political system that allows players to acquire power by democratic means or settle the score on the PvP battlefield.

The combat is Dark Souls-inspired and features platforming elements.

7. VRKraft

• Developer: Digital Messiah Games
• Released: NA – Currently in Early Access
• Platform: Valve Index, Vive, Oculus Rift, Windows Mixed Reality.
• For Fans of Fantasy MMOs

VRKraft is an action VRMMO from Digital Messiah Games. Adventures take place in the Three-Worlds, a realm that has seen better days. Guess whose job is to put the mighty dragon Tetrac in his place!

You can choose to bring salvation as a Warrior, Hunter, Mage, Priest, or Paladin. VRKraft has the traditional MMO trinity that requires players to select their role: tank, damage dealer, or healer.

Dungeons support four-member parties. PvP scenarios, such as Domination and Capture the Flag, have the same setup.

Riding a gryhon in VR is something you don’t want to miss.

6. Vivecraft

• Developer: Vivecraft
• Released: 2021
• Platform: Vive, Valve Index, Oculus, Windows Mixed Reality, SteamVR
• For Fans of Minecraft

Vivecraft is a VR mod for Minecraft that works with Wynncraft, the largest MMORPG Minecraft server. It’s fair to note that Wynncraft doesn’t have official Vivecraft support but many have tried it and it works.

So, buckle up and get ready for an MMO Minecraft experience in virtual reality.

Wynncraft has classic MMORPG systems such as leveling through quests. More than 100 quests are available.

The seamless game world is the creation of a skilled team that has put many hours into this. The people in charge of content haven’t done a

5. A Township Tale

• Developer: Alta
• Released: 2016
• Platform: Oculus Quest, Quest 2, Steam VR, Vive, Valve Index.
• For Fans of Survival games, crafting

A Township Tale is more of a multiplayer game than a VRMMO, but we have plenty of reasons to include it on this list. Not all MMO players are after large-scale social interaction. Some just want to play with a bunch of friends and ATT lets you do just that.

Players can host servers for up to eight members.

The character system is based on professions. You can become a warrior, blacksmith, cook, and even a janitor.

Survival features, such as eating to keep your HP full, make A Township Tale an interesting game.

4. OrbusVR: Reborn

• Developer: Orbus Online
• Released: 2019
• Platform: Vive, Oculus Rift, Valve Index
• For Fans of Fantasy MMOs

OrbusVR: Reborn is the remake of OrbusVR. This cute-looking VR game with traditional MMORPG features has been on the market since 2019.

The character system includes eight choices, ranging from Warrior to Bard. Quests scale with the character’s level so players can team up and gain XP together.

There is more than 100 hours’ worth of content complete with dungeons and raids.

For PvP enthusiasts, OrbusVR: Reborn offers open-world PvP and battlegrounds.

Besides the iconic PvE and PvP activities, we have relaxing content such as fishing and crafting.

3. Ascent Quest

• Developer: Farworld Studio
• Released: Successfully Crowdfunded in 2024. In Development
• Platform: Meta Quest 3, PlayStation VR, Steam VR
• For Fans of Fantasy MMOs

Crowdfunded via Kickstarter in January 2024, Ascent Quest is a VRMMORPG in development, blending MMO and co-op elements for an immersive VR experience.

It emphasizes quality over quantity in features, focusing on detailed, engaging combat and exploration in a visually stunning world. The game introduces dynamic, responsive environments, a rich narrative involving a struggle for freedom against the Draken invaders, and a flexible specialization system for character progression.

Social hubs facilitate community interactions, while instanced areas ensure tailored group adventures. With a commitment to avoiding pay-to-win elements, Ascent Quest offers a promising blend of VR immersion and MMO depth.

2. Ilysia

• Developer: Team 21 Studio
• Released: Currently in Early Access
• Platform: Oculus Quest, PlayStation VR, Steam VR
• For Fans of Fantasy MMOs

Ilysia is a Kickstarter story with a happy end. The studio got almost four times more than they’ve requested in the first place so it’s safe to say that the VRMMORPG managed to capture the gamers’ attention even in its early development stage.

Ilysia’s world is made of Kingdoms. Each Kingdom has a unique environment, quests, challenges, and world bosses known as Guardians.

Players travel between Kingdoms using their caravans. This is the game’s housing feature as players can personalize their caravans.

1. Zenith: The Last City

• Developer: Ramen VR
• Released: 2021
• Platform: Oculus Quest, Quest 2, Rift, Playstation VR, Steam VR.
• For Fans of Sci-fi MMOs

From San Francisco-based Ramen VR, we have Zenith. This virtual reality MMO takes inspiration from Asian entertainment. The graphics are anime-ish and the gameplay has JRPG features. That’s what you get from a company named Ramen.

The game has a fantasy open world that invites players to explore it. No location is inaccessible as you can climb and glide.

The action-based combat allows players to wield swords and cast spells.

Other features include class customization with skills, instanced dungeons, quests, world bosses, and guilds.

Did we miss any VRMMOs on our list? Leave a comment below and let us know! And be sure to check out our other posts for more MMO gaming recommendations!