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Open-source roguelike fantasy MMORPG

Deliantra

Deliantra is a free open-source fantasy MMORPG derived from Crossfire, available for Windows, Linux and macOS. Real-time cooperative combat, extensive character and item systems, thousands of hand-built maps, procedural dungeons and a persistent shared server combine traditional graphical MUD depth with roguelike presentation.

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Status
Released / online
Business model
Free-to-play / open source
Genre
Open-source roguelike fantasy MMORPG
Release
2006
Platforms
Windows, Linux, macOS
Developer
Marc Lehmann and Robin Redeker
Publisher
Deliantra Team
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MMO DNA

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PvECombat focusPvP

Both PvE and PvP are recorded

SoloPlay styleGroup

Meaningful solo play is recorded

StructuredWorld structureSandbox

Structured or theme-park play is the stronger catalog signal

TargetedCombat feelAction

Action or real-time combat is recorded

HousingRecordedCraftingRecordedTradingRecordedControllerNot recordedPvERecordedPvPRecorded
Player fit

Why you might like it

  • Thousands of maps and a mixture of authored and generated dungeons create an enormous world for players who value discovery over cinematic direction. The Crossfire lineage supplies decades of monsters, equipment, spells and interacting systems.
  • Real-time cooperative play distinguishes Deliantra from turn-based roguelikes while retaining tile readability and lethal dungeon decisions. Free character development and unusual archetypes encourage experimentation rather than enforcing modern tank-healer-damage templates.
  • Official downloads cover Windows, Linux and macOS, and both code and media are available under free-software terms. Technically minded players can inspect, modify or preserve the client instead of depending entirely on a proprietary launcher.
Before you play

Things to consider

  • The client, documentation and website are visibly old, with installation details that may not match current operating systems. macOS and 32-bit Linux packages can require compatibility work beyond a normal one-click store installation.
  • A vast inherited ruleset means obscure controls, unexplained statistics and sudden deaths are normal. Players seeking a guided narrative or polished onboarding will need community documentation and patience.
  • The active population is tiny, so a nominally massive world often plays like a cooperative niche server. Confirm that the server and intended client still connect from your system before investing time in a long-lived character.
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Research record

Last checked
2026-08-25
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Source note
Official Deliantra client downloads and free-software project documentation
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What MMOFinder has checked

6/6documented areas
  • Gameplay featuresStructured gameplay fields were source-checked for this profile.Verified
  • Gameplay mediaNo reliable locally hosted gameplay screenshot is currently available.Unavailable
  • Source trail1 linked source is recorded for review.Verified
  • Last reviewedCatalog fields reviewed Aug 25, 2026.Verified

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Current profileDeliantraStart here
Combat match/TG/MUDAlternative profile where no exact combat match is recordedGenre & setting12SKY M GLOBALAlternative profile where no exact genre match is recordedShared featuresMystera LegacyShared: PvP, PvE, housing, craftingBusiness modelWorld of ClaudecraftBoth recorded as Free-to-play / open source

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Game history

Deliantra timeline

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  1. 2006
    Released

    MMOFinder records Deliantra as released in 2006.

  2. Current
    Catalog status

    Released / online

  3. 2026-08-25
    Research checked

    Core catalog fields were reviewed for this profile.

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Gameplay, availability and research notes

Deliantra is recorded as Open-source roguelike fantasy MMORPG. Deliantra is a free open-source fantasy MMORPG derived from Crossfire, available for Windows, Linux and macOS. Real-time cooperative combat, extensive character and item systems, thousands of hand-built maps, procedural dungeons and a persistent shared server combine traditional graphical MUD depth with roguelike presentation.

The lifecycle record is Released / online, with verified platforms of Windows, Linux, macOS. MMOFinder lists Marc Lehmann and Robin Redeker as developer and Deliantra Team as publisher.

The guidance and platform availability above were checked on August 25, 2026 against the linked sources. Continue through Similar Games, filter the MMO database, or compare profiles side by side.

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