Tag: Graveyard

AxE: Alliance vs Empire

AxE: Alliance vs Empire was a free-to-play mobile action RPG on iOS and Android that aimed for a console-like look and feel, pairing flashy real-time combat with a faction war theme. With six classes split between two sides and large-scale PvP (up to 150 players), it leaned heavily into spectacle, guild coordination, and progression-driven loot chasing, although its mobile monetization and automation systems could undercut the sense of mastery.

Publisher: Nexon
Type: Mobile Action RPG
Release Date (Global): February 21, 2019
Shut Down Date: June 30, 2022
Pros: +Impressive 3D visuals for a mobile RPG. +Huge faction PvP clashes. +Six distinct classes to pick from.
Cons: -Noticeable pay-to-win pressure. -Auto features can make play feel hands-off. -Performance demands stronger phones/tablets.

AxE: Alliance vs Empire Shut Down on June 30, 2022

Pocket Luna

Pocket Luna was a mobile MMORPG that leaned heavily into community features, cozy hangouts, and a lighthearted dungeon loop. Between dressing up chibi characters in a steady stream of outfits, teaming up for instanced stages, and taking part in social systems like weddings and guild hot springs, it aimed to capture the friendly side of MMO culture in a colorful, anime-inspired package tied to the Luna Online name.

Publisher: X.D. Global
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: Dec 12, 2018
Shut Down: January 12, 2020
Pros: +Strong social and romance systems. +AI minions that can be improved over time. +Flexible job changes. +Adorable chibi, anime-style presentation.
Cons: -Character creation options feel narrow. -Stamina limits can interrupt longer play sessions.

Power Rangers: All Stars

Power Rangers: All Stars is a free-to-play mobile RPG that lets you assemble a five-Ranger squad drawn from across the franchise, then take the fight to a strange dimension locked in perpetual night. Between story missions, PvP, and co-op raids, the main hook is collecting (and powering up) a large roster of Rangers, then completing full teams to unlock their signature Megazords.

Publisher: Nexon
Developer: Movegames
Type: Mobile RPG
Release Date: November 6, 2018
Shut Down: December 31, 2021
Pros: +Likeable, Saturday-morning style story beats. +Hybrid combat that blends real-time movement with paused skill targeting. +Large roster (50+ Rangers) spanning multiple eras.
Cons: -New Ranger acquisition leans heavily on RNG and monetization

Power Rangers: All Stars Shut Down on December 31, 2021

Survived By

Survived By is a free-to-play online roguelite MMO that blends twin-stick, bullet-hell action with a permadeath loop. You sprint through a colorful pixel world, weave between projectile patterns, and take on swarms of enemies, knowing that every run eventually ends, but your account-wide progression keeps moving forward through its Legacy system.

Publisher: Digital Extremes
Type: 2D MMORPG
Release Date: Dec 5, 2018
Shut Down Date: April 19, 2019
Pros: +Clever permadeath-based progression. +Snappy bullet-hell combat. +Memorable retro pixel presentation. +Premium currency is obtainable through play.
Cons: -Menus and crafting can feel unintuitive.

Dragalia Lost

Dragalia Lost was a free-to-play mobile action RPG for iOS and Android, mixing fast, instance-based battles with team building, character collection, and a signature dragon transformation mechanic. Set in a bright fantasy world where humans and dragons coexist, it leaned heavily on co-op play and high-end presentation, making it one of Nintendo’s most ambitious mobile projects before service ended.

Publisher: Nintendo
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: September 27, 2018
Shut Down: November 29, 2022
Pros: +Surprisingly deep action combat and team building. +Strong co-op focus. +Polished visuals, voice work, and music. +Often generous with premium currency through play.
Cons: -Navigation and menu flow can feel awkward. -Story beats can come across as familiar. -Hard to stand out in a crowded gacha-heavy mobile scene.

Dragalia Lost Shut Down on November 29, 2022

Darkness Rises

Darkness Rises is a 3D mobile action RPG built around fast, combo-driven dungeon runs. You pick one of four distinct classes, push through instanced stages, and steadily improve your character through gear drops, upgrades, and skill progression.

Publisher: Nexon
Type: 3D Mobile ARPG
Release Date: June 21, 2018
Shut Down: November 30, 2022
Pros: +Robust character customization options. +Stylish visuals with strong effects and animation work. +Satisfying, cinematic finishing attacks. +Tutorial does a great job onboarding new players.
Cons: -Core loop can become monotonous over time. +Classes are locked to specific genders.

Darkness Rises Shut Down on November 30, 2022

Paladins Strike

Paladins Strike was a 3D fantasy-themed mobile MOBA that adapted the feel and cast of the PC shooter-MOBA Paladins for shorter touchscreen matches. Players picked a champion, queued into compact maps, and battled over objectives or straight eliminations depending on the mode.

Publisher: Hi-Rez Studios
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile MOBA
Release Date: May 2, 2018
Shut Down: January 2019
Pros: +Captures Paladins-style brawling in a mobile format. +Several modes for different moods. +Strong 2D character art and presentation.
Cons: -Many champions required unlocking. -Smaller battlegrounds limited long rotations.

Radical Heights

Radical Heights was Boss Key’s take on the Battle Royale boom, packaged as a loud, neon-soaked third-person shooter that leaned hard into an exaggerated 1980s game show vibe. Drop into large matches, scavenge gear, and try to be the last survivor, but with an unusual twist, money mattered as much as weapons.

Publisher: Boss Key Studios
Playerbase: Shut Down
Type: Battle Royale
Modes: Objective-based
Release Date: April 10, 2018
Shutdown Date: May 14, 2018
Pros: +A distinctive cash-driven economy that carries over. +Strong throwback soundtrack and committed ’80s theming.
Cons: -Clunky movement and inconsistent shooting. -Rough visuals with awkward physics. -Unstable, unfinished, bug-prone experience.

Phantom Chaser

Phantom Chaser was a free-to-play mobile monster-collector RPG that blended team strategy with a surprisingly flexible build system. Its standout idea was “Mimic,” a possession-style mechanic that let you borrow abilities across roles, opening up creative hybrid setups instead of forcing every unit into a single lane. Along the way you could recruit and raise more than 130 Phantoms inspired by a mix of Eastern and Western mythology, including creatures like Phoenix and Baphomet.

Publisher: Glohow
Type: Mobile RPG
Release Date: October 19, 2017
Shut Down: October 4, 2020
PvP: World
Pros: +Robust unit growth and build variety +Large amount of PvE (story and customization) +High-quality visuals
Cons: -Stamina drains quickly -Pay-to-win pressure in places -Heavy grind for ascension materials

Rules of Survival

Rules of Survival is a free-to-play 3D mobile battle royale shooter that drops up to 120 players onto a large, empty island with nothing but their fists. From there it becomes a race to loot weapons, armor, and supplies, then outplay everyone else as the safe zone closes in and forces confrontations. Vehicles, varied gear, and multiple matchmaking options (solo or squads) help it capture the familiar last-player-standing loop that defined early mobile battle royale releases.

Publisher: NetEase
Type: Mobile Battle Royale
Release Date: November 14, 2017
Shut Down: June 27, 2022
Pros: +High-pressure firefights and tense endgames. +Playable solo or in squads. +Solid spread of guns, armor, and loot.
Cons: -Feels close to other PUBG-style competitors. -Touch controls can be clumsy at times. -Technical issues and bugs show up.

Rules of Survival Shut Down on June 27, 2022