World of Warcraft — Genres, rating & game data
The legendary MMORPG that defined the genre with vast worlds and epic adventures.
World of Warcraft is a rpg game developed by Blizzard Entertainment, 2004. It stands out for dark gameplay, tactical combat and a fantasy setting. Available in multiplayer and online mode. With an NextGameLike Score of 88/100, it ranks as an exceptional title in our catalog.
About World of Warcraft
World of Warcraft remains the gold standard for MMORPGs with deep lore and immense worlds. Join millions in questing, raiding, and player-versus-player battles. Experience the rich fantasy universe of Azeroth.
How World of Warcraft was received
Critics score it 93/100 on Metacritic, reflecting acclaim.
Players
- IGDB community874 reviews84/100
Critics
- Metacritic93/100
- IGDB8 reviews86/100
Aggregated from public ratings on Steam, IGDB, Metacritic and OpenCritic. NextGameLike does not host its own reviews.
NextGameLike Score
88/100 ↗Metacritic
93/100
Type
RPG, MMORPG, Adventure
Released
2004
Updated May 2026
Developer
Blizzard Entertainment
Avg. playtime
~1000h
Official trailer for World of Warcraft
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