Champions Online

Champions Online

Cryptic Studios · June 14, 2011 · MMORPG, Superhero, Character Customization, Free to Play, Action RPG

Champions Online is free to play — no purchase needed. We track it so you know if that ever changes.

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Mostly Positive71% · 4,38072Metacritic70playing now
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Free
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About Champions Online

✦ AI summary

Create your one-of-a-kind superhero with thousands of customization options, then face off against your personally-designed arch-nemesis across diverse worlds like Millennium City and beyond. Team up with other players to save the day in this dynamic MMO where your imagination defines your powers, appearance, and playstyle.

UNLEASH YOUR INNER SUPERHERO IN CHAMPIONS ONLINE!

Dive into a dynamic universe where your imagination is the only limit. Write your own origin story, design your personal arch-nemesis, and leap into an endless adventure across the multiverse. This is not just a game—it's a living comic book where YOU are the hero!

TOTAL CUSTOMIZATION

Craft a hero that is truly one-of-a-kind! With thousands of costume pieces, colors, body types, and an array of powers, you have the tools to bring any superhero concept to life. Write your own origin story, design your personal arch-nemesis, and leap into an endless adventure across the multiverse.Champions Online elevates character creation to an art form. Customize every facet—from the look of your powers to the way you travel. Fly, teleport, swing, or even burrow your way through a vast open world. In a universe teeming with extraordinary beings, stand out and be legendary!

FORGE YOUR NEMESIS

Every epic hero needs a formidable foe. Create your ultimate adversary by selecting their name, appearance, and powers. Your nemesis will scheme against you, launching personalized missions that keep you on your toes throughout your heroic career.

ENDLESS EXPLORATION

Embark on a thrilling journey through diverse realms! From the bustling streets of Millennium City and the icy expanses of Canada to the underwater kingdom of Lemuria and the otherworldly Qliphothic Realm, danger and adventure lurk around every corner.

YOUR POWERS, YOUR WAY

With a vast selection of powers to choose from, you can create a hero that matches your playstyle perfectly. Mix and match abilities from different archetypes, and even customize how they look! Whether it's fiery blasts, shadowy summons, or cosmic energies, make your powers as unique as your hero.

C FOR COMMUNITY

Saving the world is better together! Join forces with a vibrant community of heroes. Form supergroups, tackle challenging missions, and participate in massive events that shape the game's evolving storyline. The camaraderie doesn't stop there—celebrate victories and strategize for battles yet to come.

ARE YOU READY TO BECOME A LEGEND?

Evil is on the rise, and the world needs champions. Answer the call, forge your destiny, and become the hero you were always meant to be in Champions Online!

Champions Online — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Playable
Player modes
Co-op
Controller
Partial controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Not recommended Sep 1, 2026
Barbie Simulator
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Recommended Sep 6, 2026
this is a great game to play and the commutity are nice in this game .
Not recommended Sep 5, 2026
The amount of pay walling this game contains despite it's age and quality is nuts.
Not recommended Aug 29, 2026
Shame, they have done so well with startrek online, but let this game languish , graphics havent kept up, control resposiveness when activating abilities is frsutrating, movement is wonky and no new content in a long time. It can be a good game, but it needs work. I would love to come back one day if they ever breath some life back into it. But for now if your new dont bother, play DC online instead.
Recommended Aug 29, 2026
D0 REMIND ME 0F 'DETECTIVE-C0MICS 0NLINE' BUT IS TINYER THUS M0RE-ACCESIBLE 0F L0W-DEVICES 0R BIG-GAMERS 0F WH0 CAN FIT-EXTRA P0TAT0
Recommended Aug 27, 2026
fun

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