There is no better feeling than sitting down and immersing yourself in a brand-new open world RPG and if you just so happen to be a fan of some of the greats, this free Steam title is not one to miss out on.
Games such as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 have revolutionised the open-world RPG genre, allowing players to fully immerse themselves in worlds they would not be able to experience in any other way.
Where else can you bring down dragons and absorb their powers or infiltrate military camps, assassinating political pawns? All of this and more is possible in some of our favourite open-world RPGs and this recent entry is no exception.
First released back in October 2025, Pax Dei is a “vast, social sandbox MMO inspired by the legends of the medieval era”.
Developed by Mainframe Industries, Pax Dei is set in a world where myths and ghosts are real and their magic is unquestioned as you join thousands of players embarking on a mission to explore the land, build a home, forge a reputation, and craft their very own story.
“Begin your adventure into the world of Pax Dei,” the official Steam synopsis reads.
“Use the public crafting stations to build your first tools and gear. Explore the wilds, battle enemies for Gold and loot, and trade, or fight, with other players.
Accumulate Grace to perform Miracles and claim your own Plot of land inside the game.
Welcome to our world.”
Build a Home and Head To Battle With Friends or Alone
When you are not engaging in battle or teaming up with fellow players, you will need a place to put down your roots and it is here that you will be able to build your very own home and build your Clan.
Your villagers will need clothes, walls, food, and flowers and so it is up to you to make them prosper as you breathe life into this open-world.
With uncharted lands to explore, Pax Dei offers hours of entertainment as you battle evil beings, uncover an ancient and wondrous past, and even go head-to-head with rival Clans for power, position and resources.
In this fully player-driven world, how you approach each session is entirely up to you: pick flowers, engage in war, seek peace, and hunt down monstrous basilisks.
With a constantly evolving world, Pax Dei is a lifelong commitment and luckily, it is free to try out right now.
Available until 26 January, Pax Dei is free to download and play courtesy of Steam. After this, if you should choose to purchase the full game, it is available at 40% off.
So if you are on the hunt for an open-world MMORPG to rival that of the greats, look no further than Pax Dei.
