Top Games for October 2026

Votes tallied hourly. Votes last reset: 10/01/26 @ 12:00am.

Rank Name Votes
1 Harshlands

Harshlands is a free, low fantasy, high magic medieval skill-based MUD set on the secluded Hârn Isle

  • Fantasy
  • RP: Strictly Enforced
  • PvP: Allowed
187
2 Aardwolf

Aardwolf Mud is based in the fantasy world of Andolor where magic is common.

  • Fantasy
  • RP: Mildly Enforced
  • PvP: Restricted
182
3 Moral Decay

A living, breathing world of shadow and conflict. Choose your path, and discover what lurks in the darkness.

  • Fantasy
  • RP: Not Enforced
  • PvP: Restricted
122
4 The Walking Dead

Apocalyptic survival in the world of the Walking Dead.

  • RP: Not Enforced
  • PvP: Allowed
121
5 Icesus MUD

⚡ Free fantasy MUD since 1995: 20-50 online, active wizards, custom Mudlet package, and instant web client.

  • Fantasy
  • RP: Not Enforced
  • PvP: Restricted
120
6 DartMUD

A classic, complex, and brutal experience over 30 years in the making!

  • Fantasy
  • RP: Mildly Enforced
  • PvP: Allowed
120
7 DragonBall: Infinity

DragonBall: Infinity is one of the longest running DB themed MUDs.

  • Dragon Ball Z
  • RP: Suggested
  • PvP: Allowed
113
8 Abandoned Realms

Fantasy setting, RP enforced, PK encouraged, completely FREE, constantly updated, inclusive community!

  • Fantasy
  • RP: Strictly Enforced
  • PvP: Allowed
95
9 Sindome: Cyberpunk Roleplaying

Sindome is a cyberpunk environment that rewards roleplaying over stat grinding.

  • Cyberpunk
  • RP: Strictly Enforced
  • PvP: Restricted
82
10 Astaria

Some MUDs disappeared. ~ Astaria didn't. ~ Spawning dragons since 1994.

  • Fantasy
  • RP: Not Enforced
  • PvP: Restricted
69

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