Myth of Soma is an isometric fantasy MMORPG from the early 2000s. It first came out in 2001 and reached European players in 2002, and early previews compared its rendered isometric look to Ultima Online, while later write-ups call it Diablo-like: click to move, click to fight, loot what drops. The European service closed in 2009. Since then the game has lived on through independent teams rather than its original operators - one of them, SomaDev, rebuilt and redesigned it and put it on Steam Greenlight in 2017.

That history is why the server you pick matters so much here. There is no current official version to measure against, so every server is its own take on the same world. This guide covers what separates a good one from the rest.

Thousand Year Town and the War of Two Armies

Every character starts with nothing in the public area of Thousand Year Town, a guarded zone where nobody can hurt you. NPCs hand out practice weapons based on your stats, but those hit so weakly that the first goal is always better gear. From there the game opens up into dungeons and harder monsters, dragons included.

The heart of Myth of Soma is the conflict between two sides. Players join either the Human army or the Devil army, and the two fight for control of territories across the map. Guild wars and quests run alongside that conflict, and a crafting system gives non-combat characters a real place in the economy. Characters such as warriors, wizards and craftsmen each develop their own set of skills, so how you train decides what your character becomes.

What to Look For in a Myth of Soma Private Server

Army Balance and Territory Rules

Because the war between Humans and Devils drives the late game, a server lives or dies on the balance between the two armies. Check how many active players each side has, whether the server limits switching sides, and how often territories actually change hands. A war that the same army wins every week stops being a reason to log in.

Rates and Pace

Read the server's rates for experience, skill gains and drops. Fast rates get you into the territory fights sooner; slow rates keep the early dungeons busy and make a fully trained character something people respect. Pick the pace you can keep up with, because a server that outruns your playtime turns into a server you only visit.

Crafting and the Economy

A server where crafters matter has a healthier economy than one where every good item drops from monsters or comes from a shop. Look at whether crafting materials can be farmed, whether crafted gear competes with dropped gear, and whether players actually trade with each other.

Shop Policy

Most fan-run servers pay for hosting with donations. Cosmetics and convenience items are common and mostly harmless. Stats, exclusive weapons or skill boosts for sale decide the territory war before it starts. Look for a clear statement of what the shop sells, and treat a vague one as a warning.

Client, Language and Staff

Myth of Soma's client dates from the early 2000s. A good server ships a client that runs on current Windows without workarounds, explains how to install it, and fixes crashes and exploits instead of letting them pile up. Check which languages the client and the community use, and whether the staff answer questions on the server's forum or Discord.

Classic Feel or Reworked Content

Some servers keep the game close to its first years: the original map, the original pace and few additions. Others rework systems, rebalance skills or add new areas. Neither is better by default, but a server should say clearly which one it is. If you remember the game from the 2000s, a classic server will feel like home; if you are new to it, a reworked one may smooth over some of its older rough edges.

Getting Started

Pick a server whose army balance and rates fit how you want to play, install its client, and spend your first hours in and around Thousand Year Town learning how your skills grow. Choose your army together with friends if you can - the territory war is more fun on a side where you know people. The ranking below lists the Myth of Soma servers players vote for here. Vote for the server you play on; rankings here start again every month.