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A free browser MMORPG inspired by Diablo, Dark Souls, and classic MUD games

Adventure Awaits

High-Stakes Combat

Rogue-like gameplay where every fight matters. Fall in battle and other players can rescue you -- if they find you in time.

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Play Anywhere

No download, no install. Play on your phone, tablet, desktop, or anything with a browser.

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Player Economy

A completely player-driven economy with no NPC shops, no price fixing -- trade freely with other players.

Global Events

Server-wide events and crowdfunded global buffs that boost experience, rare drops, and monster spawns for everyone.

See It In Action

Initium Gameplay
Gameplay
Initium Concept
Concept

What Makes Initium Different

Real Consequences

Every decision carries weight. Lose a fight and you're left unconscious -- other players can rescue you, but if no one comes in time, you lose everything. It makes survival feel earned.

Solo or Together

Play at your own pace alone, or group up with others to tackle deadly dungeons and server-wide bosses that require teamwork.

A Unique Community

Players rescue each other from the brink of death, share gear with strangers, and rally together against giant threats. It's an MMO where people are genuinely kind.

Built for Busy People

No minimum time investment. Play for two minutes or two hours. Make progress in the time you have and walk away whenever you want.

What Players Say

It's like Diablo had a lovechild with Dark Souls, a MUD and D&D. Nice little browser rpg game.
- Digital332006
I gotta say, I've been cruising right through this game. I dig it.
- UrinalCakeTester
I can't remember what I used to do. But literally every spare moment is playing this game.
- CasVegas
Seriously I'm having more fun playing this than GTA or Skyrim. I can't understand why it's so good.
- branomon
I was enjoying procrastinating on this game more than Reddit, which is saying a lot.
- GringusMcDoobster
I don't even get on Reddit anymore because of this game, which is ironic because that's where I found it.
- Originalgamerx
Dear fuck this game is cool.
- Watamauru
It's actually kinda charming to fear for your life.
- Unknown player
This is the best thing I have played since Dark Souls.
- Eureka
HEY I PLAY INITIUM NOW AND IT'S FUN AS SHIT I WANTED YOU TO KNOW
- NerdBurgerRing
Love the game. Simple, but plenty of content to keep you hooked.
- DamnitGoose
This game has no plot, monsters are balanced oddly but it's so fun. I can't stop playing.
- Jose
ID, ban me pls so I can study for my finals.
- TheBurt
It's like Diablo had a lovechild with Dark Souls, a MUD and D&D. Nice little browser rpg game.
- Digital332006
I gotta say, I've been cruising right through this game. I dig it.
- UrinalCakeTester
I can't remember what I used to do. But literally every spare moment is playing this game.
- CasVegas
Seriously I'm having more fun playing this than GTA or Skyrim. I can't understand why it's so good.
- branomon
I was enjoying procrastinating on this game more than Reddit, which is saying a lot.
- GringusMcDoobster
I don't even get on Reddit anymore because of this game, which is ironic because that's where I found it.
- Originalgamerx
Dear fuck this game is cool.
- Watamauru
It's actually kinda charming to fear for your life.
- Unknown player
This is the best thing I have played since Dark Souls.
- Eureka
HEY I PLAY INITIUM NOW AND IT'S FUN AS SHIT I WANTED YOU TO KNOW
- NerdBurgerRing
Love the game. Simple, but plenty of content to keep you hooked.
- DamnitGoose
This game has no plot, monsters are balanced oddly but it's so fun. I can't stop playing.
- Jose
ID, ban me pls so I can study for my finals.
- TheBurt

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What is Initium?

Initium is a browser-based MMORPG made by Redditors. Often touted as one of the best games to play while at work or school. It's like a regular MMORPG but made from photographs, complete with Diablo-like loot, monsters, dungeons, and server-wide events. Completely free to play.