Tag: Graveyard

The Alchemist Code

The Alchemist Code is a free-to-play mobile strategy RPG built around turn-based, grid-based battles and a large roster of collectible heroes. Over its lifespan, it mixed story chapters with rotating events, co-op content, and competitive modes, with progression centered on summoning, leveling, and evolving characters through a gacha-driven economy.

Publisher: Gumi
Type: Mobile Strategy RPG
Release Date: November 14, 2017
Shut Down: March 31, 2023
Pros: +Crisp presentation and strong production values. +Japanese voice acting that adds personality. +Tactical depth with jobs and positioning.
Cons: -3D visuals could look uneven in motion. -Monetization could tilt power toward spenders. -No head-to-head real-time PvP battles.

The Alchemist Code Shut Down on March 31, 2023

Elyon

Elyon (formerly Ascent: Infinite Realm, often shortened to A:IR) is a 3D fantasy MMORPG that leans hard into a steampunk look and feel. Its hook is mixing traditional MMO questing and dungeons with aerial travel and airship-themed content, letting you fight on the ground one moment and take the battle into the sky the next.

Publisher: Kakao Games
Type: Fantasy MMORPG
PvP: Airship Battles, Guild Wars & More
Release Date: October 20, 2021 (NA/EU)
Pros: +Distinct steampunk fantasy vibe. +Plenty of different activities beyond combat. +Strong social options, including housing.
Cons: -Older, poorly optimized tech can hitch in crowded encounters. -Some details and documentation were scarce.

Elyon Shut Down on December 07, 2022

Final Fantasy Record Keeper

Final Fantasy Record Keeper is a free-to-play 2D mobile RPG that acts as a celebration of the wider Final Fantasy series, pulling together familiar heroes, villains, locations, and music into a single collectible adventure. It mixes nostalgia with party building, then ties it all together with classic Active-Time battles as you revisit famous moments through the lens of a “Record Keeper.”

Publisher: DeNA Corp
Type: Mobile RPG
Release Date: September 24, 2014
Shut Down: September 29, 2022
PvP: None
Pros: +Beloved Final Fantasy roster. +Excellent music selection. +Co-op battles in real time
Cons: -Grindy, repetitive loops. -Monetization can feel power-focused.

Final Fantasy Record Keeper Shut Down on September 29, 2022

Argo

Argo is a free to play tactical shooter from Bohemia Interactive that runs on the same technology behind ARMA 3. It focuses on small, competitive firefights (usually 5v5) between the Clouds and Flames on the detailed Mediterranean setting of Malden, where positioning, communication, and careful shots matter more than twitchy run and gun reflexes.

Publisher: Bohemia Interactive
Playerbase: Shut Down
Type: Tactical Shooter
Release Date: June 22, 2017
Pros: +Tense, grounded gunfights that reward teamwork. +Built-in editor for custom scenarios. +Plenty of weapons and equipment to earn.
Cons: -Challenging for new players. -Performance and interface rough edges. -No jumping, which can feel restrictive. -Population declined quickly.

Wild West Online

Wild West Online aimed to bring the classic American frontier to the MMORPG space, mixing open-world exploration with action-focused gunfights and a strong emphasis on player conflict. In practice, it was positioned as a sandbox where you could roam from towns to wilderness, gather resources, trade, and generally live out a cowboy fantasy alongside other players in a volatile, PvP-friendly setting.

Publisher: 612 Games
Type: Sandbox MMORPG
Release Date: May 10, 2018
Shut Down Date: October 25, 2018
Pros: +Distinct Western theme. +Real-time, action-leaning combat. +Open PvP emphasis. +Large-scale roaming, gathering, and scouting.
Cons: -Not much documented detail remains publicly available.

Steam Hammer

Steam Hammer is a steampunk-flavored sandbox RPG that mixes resource gathering, deep crafting, and large-scale construction, letting players carve up the terrain to establish a Victorian industrial settlement. Progression revolves around specializing your character, producing gear from a wide pool of materials, and eventually taking the fight to other players with firearms, melee weapons, and airborne machines like airships and jetpacks.

Publisher: Big Way
Playerbase: Shut Down
Type: Sandbox MMO
Release Date: May 12, 2017
Pros: +Distinct steampunk theme. +Robust crafting with many resources. +Airships, jetpacks, and Victorian-style city building.
Cons: -Combat can feel awkward. -Interface is not very intuitive.

Dragon Revolt

Dragon Revolt is a fantasy-themed mobile MMORPG from Snail Games that leans on the classic party formula of tank, damage, and healer. Players pick a side in a faction war, select one of three familiar roles, then head into dungeons and boss fights using a small, curated skill loadout designed for quick touch-screen combat.

Publisher: Snail Games
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: May 16, 2017
Shut Down: 2021
Pros: +Classic holy trinity roles that encourage party play. +Strong visual presentation for a mobile MMO. +Two rival factions to align with.
Cons: -Limited population makes grouping harder. -Monetization can create power gaps. -Occasional stability and connection problems.

Dragon Revolt Shut Down in 2021

Mad World

Mad World was a cross-platform MMORPG presented in a 2D world with a grim, cartoon-horror vibe. Instead of locking you into fixed classes, it tied your abilities to the weapon you carried, encouraging players to swap gear to change their skill set while clearing dungeons alone or alongside others.

Publisher: Jandisoft
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: January 24, 2024
Shut Down: July 04, 2024
Pros: +Plays across many devices. +Distinctive dark comic visuals. +A wide range of PvP options.
Cons: -Performance issues on some setups. -Combat and progression can feel basic.

Mad World Shut Down on July 04, 2024

Kingdom Of Loot

Kingdom of Loot is a retro-styled MMO action RPG that leans into 16-bit aesthetics, letting you pick a class and grind through bite-sized instanced areas packed with pixel monsters, loot drops, and steady character growth.

Publisher: EPICBEYOND Studios
Playerbase: Shut Down
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: April 14, 2017
Pros: +Bright SNES-style presentation. +Controller support is included. +Enjoyable retro music.
Cons: -Keybind options are restricted. -Early Access feature set felt thin. -Recurring bugs and rough edges.

Rend

Rend is a faction-driven survival MMO that drops you into a harsh fantasy wilderness where PvP conflict is only half the problem. Players swear allegiance to one of three rival groups, build and fortify a home base, and fight to stay alive while demonic forces repeatedly test the map with dangerous assaults. Between gathering, crafting, and progression, the game aims to blend Rust-style survival tension with realm warfare and boss-focused PvE.

Publisher: Frostkeep Studios
Playerbase: Shut Down
Type: Survival MMO
Release Date: July 31, 2018 (Early Access)
Pros: +Three-way faction conflict. +Deep crafting and progression loops. +Build variety through talents and skills.
Cons: -Hard to learn and punishing early hours. -Can feel grindy and repetitive over time.