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Monster Hunter Online

Monster Hunter Online adapts Capcom’s signature monster-slaying formula into an MMO-style PC experience built for the Chinese market. It keeps the familiar loop of tracking giant creatures, crafting gear from their parts, and mastering weighty weapon movesets, while also leaning on online hubs and long-term progression. For many fans it was notable simply because it brought the series’ core feel to PC long before later mainline releases arrived.

Publisher: Tencent
Type: MMO
Release Date: April 21, 2015
Shut Down Date: December 31, 2019
Pros: +Classic Monster Hunter-style hunts translated to PC play. +Lots of weapon options, monsters, and build variety. +Strong presentation thanks to CryEngine visuals.
Cons: -Officially limited to China. -Gameplay foundation feels closer to older series entries.

ACE – Arena: Cyber Evolution

ACE – Arena: Cyber Evolution is a sci-fi multiplayer sports title built around fast 3v3 matches that feel like a powered-up take on ice hockey. Teams fight for control of the puck, then use positioning, passing, and character abilities to drive it into the opponent’s net before the clock runs out.

Publisher: Steam
Playerbase: Low
Type: Sports
Release Date: August 18, 2014
Pros: +Simple fundamentals with a high skill ceiling. +Brief, bite-sized match length. +Ranked play and tournament focus for competitive players.
Cons: -Matchmaking could be unstable and inconsistent. -Limited amount of content to keep long-term variety. -Rounds can start to feel samey over time. -Very small active community.

Heroes of Newerth

Heroes of Newerth is a 3D fantasy MOBA set in the Newerth universe. Heavily influenced by Dota: All Stars, it launched with a familiar lane-and-jungle formula and even includes a number of recognizable hero archetypes alongside a large roster of original additions.

Publisher: S2 Games
Type: MOBA
Release Date: May 12, 2010
Shut Down Date: June 22, 2022
Pros: +Over 123 playable heroes. +Tons of cosmetics, skins, and voice packs. +Excellent match history and stat tracking. +Strong matchmaking and rating structure. +Handy in-game voice command system.
Cons: -Demanding learning curve for newcomers. -Player culture can be harsh and unwelcoming.

Echo of Soul

Echo of Soul (often shortened to EoS) is a 3D fantasy MMORPG built around snappy, ability-driven combat and the familiar loop of questing, dungeons, and gear upgrades. Created by a team that includes veterans from the Lineage II scene, it aims for a clean, traditional MMO experience with a few distinctive systems layered on top.

Publisher: Aeria Games
Type: MMORPG
PvP: Duels
Release Date: May 28, 2015 (NA/EU)
Shut Down Date: July 15, 2022
Pros: +Robust character styling options. +Soul mechanic adds a fun layer to progression. +Raids support up to 20 players.
Cons: -Classes are locked by gender. -Content cadence can feel samey over time.

Echo of Soul Shut Down on July 15, 2022

Tera

Tera: Rising is a 3D fantasy MMORPG best known for bringing a more hands-on, action-game approach to MMO combat. Instead of relying on tab targeting alone, you are expected to aim attacks, time blocks, and dodge enemy swings while questing through Arborea’s zones and tackling its dungeon bosses. With multiple races, a deep class roster, and flashy skill design, Tera delivered a distinct style of MMO moment-to-moment gameplay during its run.

Publisher: Krafton Blue Hole
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: May 1, 2012 (NA)
Shut Down Date: June 30, 2022
PvP: Duels / Battlegrounds / Open World
Pros: +Smooth visuals and responsive combat feel. +Guild conflicts with a political layer. +Skill-based targeting that keeps fights active. +Controller support.
Cons: -Questing can drag in the middle levels. -Crafting feels underdeveloped and unrewarding.

Tera Shut Down on June 30, 2022

Forsaken World

Forsaken World is a 3D fantasy MMORPG set in the world of Eyrda, built around traditional questing, instanced dungeons, and a healthy dose of PvP. With 6 races and 9 classes available, it leans into variety, and it remains notable for offering Vampires as a playable class, which is still uncommon in the genre.

Publisher: Gearbox Publishing
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: June 14, 2011 (NA/EU)
Shut Down: November 30, 2022
PvP: Duels / Arenas / Guild Battles
Pros: +Wide selection of races and classes. +Clean, feature-rich UI. +Strong character creator options. +Lots of occupations and side systems.
Cons: -Cash shop advantages can affect competitive play. -PvE leveling is generally very forgiving and rarely demanding.

Forsaken World Shut Down on November 30, 2022

ArcheAge

ArcheAge was a 3D sandbox fantasy MMORPG set in the medieval world of Erenor, where two rival powers, Nuia in the west and Haranya in the east, constantly clash for territory and influence. Rather than forcing everyone down the same combat focused treadmill, it encouraged players to grow through a mix of adventuring, trade, crime, farming, and crafting, with enough open ended systems to support everything from peaceful homesteaders to opportunistic pirates.

Developer: XL Games
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: September 16, 2014 (NA/EU)
Shut Down: June 27, 2024
Pros: +Flexible multi-skillset class building. +Deep crafting and trade systems. +Persistent player housing. +Player driven crime and trial mechanics.
Cons: -Limited race selection. -Cash shop could feel pricey and influential.

ArcheAge Shut Down on June 27, 2024

MapleStory 2

Maplestory 2 is a 3D fantasy MMORPG built around social features and player creativity. As the follow-up to the long-running MapleStory, it revisits the same universe with an isometric 3D presentation and a bigger focus on activities outside of combat, including housing, mini games, and tools for making and sharing content.

Publisher: Nexon
Playerbase: Shut Down
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: October 10, 2018 (Global)
Shut Down Date: May 27, 2020
PvP: Mini Games
Pros: +Robust, persistent housing. +Strong support for player-made cosmetics. +Excellent music features. +Enjoyable mini games and social activities. +Responsive, smooth controls.
Cons: -Cute art style is not for everyone. -Questing and leveling can feel routine and formulaic.