Massively Multiplayer · December 13, 2012
EverQuest (2012)
Welcome to EverQuest® - the groundbreaking fantasy MMORPG that defined a genre and continues to thrive more than two decades later. With a world shaped by decades of expansions, unforgettable adventures, and a fiercely dedicated community, EverQuest remains a living, breathing online experience—one that welcomes both new heroes and returning veterans. Join a thriving, dedicated community, immerse yourself in hundreds of unique zones, battle thousands of creatures, and complete exciting quests. Group with friends and experience an online game the way it was meant to be: epic, legendary, and together. Key Features: Massive, Persistent World : Adventure across dozens of continents, regions, and realms filled with quests, dungeons, and hidden secrets. A Deep Class & Race System : Choose from 16 races and 16 classes, each offering unique spells, abilities, and playstyles. Endless Progression : Advance through 120+ levels, earn powerful gear, and unlock Alternate Advancement abilities that deepen and customize your character. Decades of Content : Experience an unmatched breadth of zones, raids, and systems built across decades of expansions. Challenging Group & Raid Encounters : Join parties and raid forces to take down Norrath’s most formidable foes. A Dedicated Community : Become part of one of the most enduring MMO communities in gaming—supportive, passionate, and always active. Regular Updates and Events: Enjoy seasonal events, ongoing tuning, and annual expansions that keep the world fresh. Play Your Way : Solo, group, raid, trade, craft, explore—you decide how to experience Norrath.
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Free to Play · 99
- RPG · 85
- Massively Multiplayer · 84
- MMORPG · 78
- Fantasy · 52
- Classic · 44
- Old School · 42
- Dwarf · 32
- Adventure · 23
- Multiplayer · 19
- Action · 16
- Sandbox · 16
- Open World · 14
- Elf · 8
- Character Customization · 5
Position in Massively Multiplayer
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 2.4k Steam reviews | Top 97% in Massively Multiplayer |
| Positive rating | 81% positive | Genre average: 73% — this title sits in top 31% |
| Metacritic | 85/100 | Genre average 78 — top 20% of Massively Multiplayer titles |
| Concurrent peak | 456 players | Top 41% in Massively Multiplayer by live player count |
| Engagement hours | 112 h average | Top 24% for session depth among Massively Multiplayer |
Reception Metrics
Steam community
81%Mostly Positive · 2.4k reviews
1.9k positive · 457 negative
Metacritic
85/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
7.9/10
Peak concurrent players
456
Release & Availability
| Release date | Dec 13, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Darkpaw Games |
| Publisher | Daybreak Game Company |
| Base price | Free-to-play |
| DLC / Add-ons | 4 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Support |
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
112h
extensive (100+ hours)
Median
49h
Typical completion time
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