The revolution in the world of online gaming has led to an explosion of excellent gaming software across the globe. There are dozens of highly popular online games that have enthralled the users and created a passion and loyalty for this amazing form of online entertainment.

Here is a list of the some of the topmost online games in the world at present. The list is as comprehensive as can possibly be, and it may be useful to the new entrants to the universe of online gaming.

WORLD OF WARCRAFT

It is arguably the greatest paid online game available today, boasting of a loyalty of over 10 million subscribers around the world. The game has single-handedly contributed a lot to the expansion and popularity of the online gaming industry.

COUNTER-STRIKE

One of the most popular first person shooter (FPS) games ever to hit the market of online games. Its amazing graphics and technology ensure that it remains tops in terms of popularity year after year.

GUILD WARS

One of the best and most popular Massively Multi-player Online Role Playing Games (MMORPG) in the world today. The best part is that it is available for free, and that's another reason for its ever-soaring popularity.

RUNESCAPE

Like Guild Wars, this MMORPG is also available for free on the Internet, and continues to lead the popularity lists, because of its simple graphics and its user-friendly design.

SECOND LIFE

Another legendary game that has created a passionate following of users that seems to grow forever. The game has left its mark on the gaming industry, media and even on the culture of the new generations.

STARCRAFT

A brilliantly creative science fiction fantasy game that has remained on top of the sales charts ever since it was introduced. The term "Zerg" became a global jargon, and it originated from this game only.

AGE OF CONAN

The game is highly sophisticated in terms of its content and its advanced system requirements. Even then, it seems that Age of Conan might surpass the World of Warcraft as the best-selling MMORPG in the coming years.

DIABLO 2

The original Diablo is a classic and the Diablo 2 has been able to improve upon the great original further. It continues to have a loyal online community on the Internet.

PERFECT WORLD

A most innovative MMORPG, that enables the players to create your personal in-game look-alike with a complete character customization system.

LITTLE FIGHTER 2

LF2 is an advanced version of the LF1. It is a highly popular fighting game available for free, and requires Windows OS. The game can host up to 4 players on a single system, and 8 players can play in the network simultaneously.

EVE ONLINE

It is a thrilling Massively Multi-player Online Game (MMOG) that is set in outer space, with spaceships exploring fortunes and challenges in a vast galaxy. The game comes with a 2-week free trial offer.

NEVERWINTER NIGHTS

One of the top online Role-playing Games (RPG) in the world today, with hundreds of thousands of online players around the world. The game has re-defined the online RPG genre with its innovative capability to create thousands of customized, user-made module MMORPGs.

SUMMARY: The list of top online games is never-ending with new and improved games, and great sequels to great games coming up everyday and bombarding the online gaming world with immense possibilities. There is a great game available for everyone, suiting to their age, taste and preferences.