Star Trek Online

Command your own starship and crew in a free sci-fi MMORPG.

Cryptic StudiosSince 2010

Play Star Trek Online free

By the FreeMMO Compass editorial teamReviewed: September 2026Our methodology

Our score

0,0/10

Good

Verdict

Captain your own ship in the Star Trek universe, mixing ground missions with tactical space combat. Fully-voiced story content and years of episodes, all free to play.

About Star Trek Online

Star Trek Online puts you in the captain's chair, mixing ground missions with tactical ship-to-ship space combat. Fully-voiced story content and years of episodes span the Star Trek timeline, and it's all free to play.

The ground combat feels dated, and the top-tier ships involve a grind or the cash shop, but the space battles are a real highlight and the fan service is done with care. For Star Trek fans, or anyone after free sci-fi space combat, it's the obvious pick.

Screenshots from Star Trek Online

What we like

✓ Authentic Star Trek fantasy
✓ Fun ship-vs-ship combat
✓ Lots of voiced story

What to know

× Dated ground combat
× Grind for top-tier ships

At a glance

SettingSci-Fi

PlatformsPC · PlayStation · Xbox

Browser playableNo

DeveloperCryptic Studios

Released2010

ModelFree to play

How to play Star Trek Online for free

Getting into Star Trek Online takes about a minute:

It's free to play — no purchase needed to begin.
Available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox.
Download the free client and create an account.
Hit “Play Star Trek Online free” and jump in.

The bottom line

Star Trek Online earns 7.3/10 in our review. We'd call it good. You'll enjoy it for authentic Star Trek fantasy and fun ship-vs-ship combat; just go in knowing dated ground combat. It's a free download on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, so trying it costs you nothing.

Frequently asked questions

Is Star Trek Online free to play?

Yes. Star Trek Online is free to start — Command your own starship and crew in a free sci-fi MMORPG. There may be optional in-game purchases or premium tiers, but getting in costs nothing.

What platforms is Star Trek Online on?

Star Trek Online is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox.

Can you play Star Trek Online in a browser?

No — Star Trek Online needs a download or client and doesn't run in the browser.

Who made Star Trek Online and when did it release?

Star Trek Online was developed by Cryptic Studios and released in 2010.