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Open-source 2D fantasy MMORPG

Stendhal

Stendhal is a long-running free open-source 2D MMORPG from the Arianne Project. Its persistent world includes towns, wilderness, caves, dungeons, hundreds of NPCs and quests, character progression and multiplayer interaction; version 1.49 released in December 2025 and the service remains online.

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Recorded activeCatalog signalOnline 20+ years2005 releaseClassic-era MMO2005 release2000s MMO2005 releaseHow signals work
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At a glance

MMO DNA

CombatReal-time fantasy PvE/PvP with quests, exploration, equipment and social systems
Solo playStrong
PvPYes
PvEYes
CraftingNo
HousingNo
TradingYes
ControllerNo
Player fit

Why you might like it

  • Supports players who prefer meaningful solo progression.
  • Includes verified PvE-focused play.
  • Includes PvP for competitive encounters.
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Things to consider

  • Controller support is not currently recorded for this profile.
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Research record

Last checked
2026-08-16
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Official live-service verification
No direct official link verified in the current record.
Profile confidence

Research coverage

5/5 verified
  • IdentityVerified
  • Current statusVerified
  • FeaturesVerified
  • MediaVerified
  • Research sourceRecorded

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Stendhal relationship map

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Combat match/TG/MUDAlternative profile where no exact combat match is recordedGenre & settingThe Mana WorldBoth cataloged as Open-source 2D fantasy MMORPGShared featuresWorld of ClaudecraftShared: PvP, PvE, trading, solo playBusiness modelEra Online ForeverBoth recorded as Free-to-play / open source

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Game history

Stendhal timeline

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  1. 2005
    Released

    MMOFinder records Stendhal as released in 2005.

  2. Current
    Catalog status

    Released / active

  3. 2026-08-16
    Research checked

    Core catalog fields were reviewed for this profile.

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Media

Stendhal screenshots & gameplay

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Gameplay, availability and research notes

Within MMOFinder's catalog, Stendhal is classified as a Open-source 2D fantasy MMORPG. The current research record lists its status as Released / active and its business model as Free-to-play / open source. MMOFinder records its release year as 2005. Platform availability is recorded as Web Browser, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android. MMOFinder keeps incomplete fields visibly unverified so sparse information is not converted into unsupported game facts.

Gameplay metadata currently describes combat or multiplayer structure as Real-time fantasy PvE/PvP with quests, exploration, equipment and social systems. Discovery tags attached to the profile include MMORPG, Open Source, 2D, Fantasy, Browser, Android. Developer information is listed as Arianne Project, and publisher information is listed as Arianne Project. These structured details support filtering and comparison while preserving the limits of the available research.

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