MMO and isometric RPG games
--Path of Exile
isometric multiplayer action point and click rpg. (up to 6 players in party, 6 classes).
Base game:
FREE, new expansion(3/5/14.. Sacrafice of the Vaal)- FREE
No subsciption costs.
metascore 85/100
https://www.pathofexile.com/
http://store.steampowered.com/app/238960/
--Torchlight II
quirky isometric multiplayer/single player action point and click rpg,
6 player coop (online and LAN multiplayer),offline single player, supports mods, custom maps, etc.
Latest releases includes new content (dungeons, monsters, armor sets, weapons, pets,etc).
Has level randomization, intuitive interface. Several detailed mods available for it online.
Around $20, less on sale. No subscription costs.
metascore 88/100
http://www.torchlight2game.com/
http://store.steampowered.com/app/200710/
--Diablo III
isometric multiplayer action point and click rpg, 4 player max
On sale for $19.99 (reg 39.99) expansion pre-purchase is an additional $39.99/$59.99 deluxe)
No subscription costs.
metascore 88/100 ... reaper/souls metascore 82/100
Diablo III $19.99 from battle.net
--Rift
Highly polished, full-fledged mmo-rpg. FREE, expansions FREE. No Subscription costs.
Latest update was Feb 20th to Rift 2.6 "Dreamweaver" expansion. Prev major exp was "Storm Legion"
One of the better talent tree systems in MMOs. 4 archetype callings with 9 souls each.
Vanilla WoW-like with better graphics, interface and overall polish to gameplay.
Good F2P model, with pretty much all content being free aside from things like bag space, some of the souls etc.
metascore 84/100, mmorpg.com GoTY 2011
http://www.riftgame.com/en/play-for-free/
http://store.steampowered.com/app/39120/
--Wildstar
There are 2 editions -- the "Standard Edition" for $59.99 and a "Digital Deluxe" for $74.99 that includes some extra goodies like an in-game hoverboard, special title, and more.
This game has a monthly fee like world of warcraft. Developed by some of the original world of warcraft team members.
WILDSTAR pre-order thread - Save 15% @ GameStop, 20% @ GMG!
https://secure.wildstar-online.com/cgi-bin/wsStore.pl
--World of Warcraft
base game : $19.99, Mists of Pandara expansion and additional $19.99 ,
monthly fees are $15.99 ($12.99 in 6 mo blocks)
metascore 93/100
http://us.battle.net/wow/en/?-
-- Guild Wars2
MMO-rpg with no subscription fees. Expansions/added content has also been free so far.
Great graphics.
Base game (rarely$25), $30 on sale, $40 normally. No Monthly/FREE.
Action/console combat elements in it's somewhat simplified combat mechanics.
Endgame PvE said to be lacking, but end-game is designed more for PvP with the combat mechanics.
metascore 90/100
https://www.guildwars2.com/en/