• Online browser games are popular due to their ease and versatility. These games only need a browser to function, so you don't need to download additional software, which can be time consuming and can expose your computer to viruses. It's also a boon that a browser game can work on a PC or Mac with equal functionality. There are many simulation and tycoon games playable by browser, but the most popular and continually growing ones seem to nearly always be fantasy roll-playing games.
  
  

Adventure Quest

• Adventure Quest is a single player roll-playing game made by the company Artix Entertainment. The player is immersed in a mythical world full of magical creatures, spells and battles. Game play revolves around quests, monsters and staged battles. While the basic form of the games is free, there is premium content available for a fee. Players can save their games through the browser and can return to play later. Adventure Quest is one of the most widely played browser games online. Players can choose their own character type and avatar and must build up their character's knowledge, skills and possessions. Play the game at battleon.com.
  
  

Dark Age Wars

• Dark Age Wars is a strategy game set in medieval Europe. The goal is to rule the game's world through building, training and leading an army to defeat surrounding armies. Dark Age Wars is known for its intricate and realistic graphics, as well as its basis on reality. Most popular roll-playing games are based in fantasy worlds, rather than a real time and place in history. The game runs in real-time and game play is focused around gathering resources, building towns and winning battles. Try playing the game at darkagewars.com.
  
  

Runescape

• As a browser game, Runescape has over 130 million registered accounts worldwide. It's a massive muti-player roll-playing game, which means that players can interact and compete with other players through the game. Runescape takes place in a fantasy world made up of many different kingdoms. Players interact with the game by wandering the map, completing quests, mini-games, collecting items and more. Players can choose to fight non-player characters or stage interactions with other players who are online. Play Runescape at runescape.com.