When we look at the video games that have truly stood the test of time, MMORPGs are always near the top of that list. The genre has been around for decades, and many of its earliest titles like Everquest are still playable to this day. So, what's the secret sauce that makes MMOs so popular and long-lasting?

Broadly speaking, MMOs offer players a sense of freedom, giving them massive open worlds to explore, dozens of side activities to pursue, spooky dungeons to conquer, and epic quests to complete – all in the company of thousands, or even millions, of other players.

These players might cooperate with you, work against you, or do both at different parts of your in-game journey. Best of all, these players can live just about anywhere in the world. With few exceptions, the player base of most popular modern MMOs span multiple countries. You can hop into a World of Warcraft Dungeon queue with players from Germany, Russia, Canada, and France without even realizing it!

However, impressive as many MMOs are, like most other genres, it's always been survival of the fittest. Lesser games have come and gone over the years, long since faded into obscurity. In contrast, others have maintained their popularity thanks to excellent gameplay, unique features, or frequent updates. To help you discover some of those games, we're bringing you our list of the top 10 best MMOs out there – in no particular order...

• The Elder Scrolls Online
• EVE Online
• Black Desert Online
• World of Warcraft
• Final Fantasy XIV
• Guild Wars 2
• Lord of the Rings Online
• RuneScape
• Albion Online
• Star Wars: The Old Republic

Watch the videos:You can also watch the video version of the Top 10 Best MMOs as compiled by the TechSpot team. Check them out below on YouTube:

• Top MMOs Part 1
• Top MMOs Part 2

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