Finding a Game
Game directories and server stats that can help you find a multi-user (MU*) game to play based on your preferences.
Game listings
Section titled “Game listings”Find a game to play:
| Directory | Notes |
|---|---|
| AresCentral Games Directory | Public AresMUSH games (roleplay and storytelling); browse by genre and status |
| IGDB (MUD category) | The mainstream game database’s MUD category, not a MUD-specific list |
| IPTIA BBS/MUD Server List | Retro directory of BBS and MUD servers worldwide |
| Evennia Games Index | Index of Evennia (Python) games, which tend to be bespoke |
| GameScry | Indie game catalog with filters (genre, engine, language); not MUD-only |
| Grapevine | Friendly MUD directory with the basics |
| LociTerm | Browser-based MUD client that also lists active games by recent activity |
| MOOList | Lists MOO (MUD, Object-Oriented) games specifically |
| MUDhalla Mud List | More traditional list backed by MSSP crawling; classic look |
| Best MUDs | Formerly MudListings; large directory of ~700 games with reviews and rankings |
| MUDVault | Listings, ratings, code archives, dev tools, web client; read the interview with Asmodeus |
| MudVerse | Free directory and rankings for MUDs, MOOs, and MUSHes, with reviews and voting |
| MUSHCode.com MUSH/MUX List | MUSH/MUX games across many themes (fantasy, sci-fi, World of Darkness) |
| The MUD Connector | Classic directory (since 1995), ~700 MUDs with reviews and a starter guide |
Server stats, crawlers, and census data:
Retired
Section titled “Retired”Directories that are no longer maintained, accessible, or updated. Listed here for historical reference:
- MudBytes - Site unavailable
- Top MUD Sites - Now an archive, no longer accepting new listings