Best MMOs to Play While You Exercise

Massively multiplayer games that work during a run or ride. Most of them cant be paused, so check that before you start. Want more? Browse every review or see our overall best of list.

1. 

   BattleBit Remastered3/3

   Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: No

   BattleBit Remastered keeps the action moving, so you have plenty to focus on during a workout. Its straightforward controls and less precise movement make it...

2. 

   World of Tanks Blitz3/3

   Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: No

   Short matches and methodical tank combat make World of Tanks Blitz easy to play while you exercise. You still need to keep an eye on...

3. 

   Path of Exile2.7/3

   Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: No

   Path of Exile works well for a workout because you can use a controller and the action keeps moving. Quick dodges and positioning take some...

4. 

   PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS2.7/3

   Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: No

   PUBG works well for a workout because the matches keep moving and controller input suits treadmill or bike play. The action can demand quick reactions,...

5. 

   Battlefield 12.7/3

   Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Sometimes

   Battlefield 1 works well on a treadmill or bike thanks to its controller support and manageable reflex demands. The action keeps moving, though the computer...

6. 

   Path of Exile 22.7/3

   Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: No

   Controller support and engaging combat make Path of Exile 2 easy to play at a moderate pace on a treadmill or bike. Its computer requirements...

7. 

   V Rising2.7/3

   Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Sometimes

   V Rising works well for a treadmill or bike because you can use a controller and the game does not demand quick, twitchy movements. You...

8. 

   House Flipper2.7/3

   Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Yes

   House Flipper works well for a treadmill or bike workout because its tasks are measured and it supports a standard controller. You can keep your...

9. 

   Trove2.7/3

   Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: No

   Trove works well for a workout thanks to its controller support and relaxed mix of exploration and combat. You can keep moving without needing sharp...

10. 

    PlanetSide 22.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: No

    PlanetSide 2 keeps the action moving, so it gives you plenty to focus on during a workout. Its controller support and steady pace make it...

11. 

    Inkbound2.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Sometimes

    Inkbound captivates players with its intriguing narrative and creative world-building.

12. 

    Robocraft2.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 2/3Pause friendly: No

    Robocraft’s combat is easy enough to manage while you exercise, and controller support helps. Robot customization takes more care, so you may need to pause...

13. 

    Stumble Guys2.5/3

    Treadmill and bike 2/3Pause friendly: No

    Short rounds and controller support make Stumble Guys workable while you exercise. Its chaotic courses can still pull your attention away, and some obstacles need...

14. 

    Rust2.3/3

    Treadmill and bike 2/3Pause friendly: No

    Rust keeps you busy with gathering, crafting, building, and fighting, so there is little downtime. But quick combat can be hard to manage while you...

15. 

    War Thunder2.3/3

    Treadmill and bike 2/3Pause friendly: No

    War Thunder gives you plenty to do during a workout, but precise aiming and involved controls can be awkward while running or riding. It works...

16. 

    Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout2.3/3

    Treadmill and bike 2/3Pause friendly: No

    Fall Guys has quick, varied rounds that are easy to fit around a workout. The fast reactions can be tricky while you are on a...

17. 

    Paladins2.3/3

    Treadmill and bike 2/3Pause friendly: No

    Controller support makes Paladins workable on a treadmill or bike, but fast fights can throw off your focus, aim, and timing. It is manageable if...

18. 

    Z1 Battle Royale2.3/3

    Treadmill and bike 2/3Pause friendly: No

    Fast matches and little downtime make Z1 Battle Royale a good workout companion. You still need to watch your surroundings, which takes focus while you...

19. 

    Heroes & Generals2.3/3

    Treadmill and bike 2/3Pause friendly: No

    The steady stretches and quick firefights make Heroes & Generals a mixed fit for a treadmill or bike. You can use a controller, but sudden...

20. 

    CarX Drift Racing Online2.3/3

    Treadmill and bike 2/3Pause friendly: Sometimes

    Satisfying drifting and few long interruptions help keep you engaged, and controller support makes it manageable while you exercise. The driving still takes focus, so...

21. 

    Rec Room2.3/3

    Treadmill and bike 2/3Pause friendly: No

    Rec Room has games that keep you moving, but quick reactions and spatial awareness can make it awkward to play while you run or ride....

22. 

    STAR WARS: The Old Republic2.3/3

    Treadmill and bike 2/3Pause friendly: No

    SWTOR can work for moderate exercise thanks to controller support and mostly relaxed movement. Long dialogue scenes and occasional quick combat decisions can pull your...

23. 

    Ring of Elysium2.2/3

    Treadmill and bike 2/3Pause friendly: No

    Ring of Elysium has enough steady action to keep a workout moving, but frantic combat can throw off your pace. Controller support helps, though it...

24. 

    DayZ2.2/3

    Treadmill and bike 2/3Pause friendly: No

    DayZ can keep you focused with scavenging and tense encounters, but slow stretches and sudden fights make it an uneven workout game.

25. 

    New World: Aeternum2.2/3

    Treadmill and bike 2/3Pause friendly: No

    Controller support and the lack of long cutscenes make New World: Aeternum workable on a treadmill or bike. Some fights need more screen focus, so...