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Blade and Soul Mobile

Blade and Soul Mobile adapts the Blade and Soul universe into a fantasy-themed mobile TCG, focusing on building a compact five-card deck and taking it into quick battles. Players collect hundreds of cards, then push their power higher by improving stats through upgrades and by slotting in gear like weapons, armor, and accessories.

Publisher: Tencent Games
Type: Mobile TCG
Release Date: March 10, 2016 (China only)
Shut Down: 2022
Pros: +Huge card pool with lots to chase. +Battles mix auto actions with timed inputs. +Multiple progression layers, including upgrades and gear.
Cons: -Hard to research in detail due to scarce coverage. -Never received an announced Western release.

Blade and Soul Mobile Shut Down in 2022

Decksplash

Decksplash is a fast, 3v3 arena arcade title where you pilot a riderless skateboard and “ink” the ground in your team’s color. The twist is that scoring is tied to movement skill, keep tricks and grinds linked together to build multipliers and leave a thicker trail as you maintain momentum.

Publisher: Bossa Studios
Type: Arena Arcade
Release Date: March 10, 2017
Shut Down Date: November 10, 2017
Pros: +Trick system built around direct control of a riderless board. +Clever territory control and multiplier-driven scoring. +Different board looks and a variety of arenas to learn.
Cons: -Limited information available.

The Cleansing

The Cleansing is a real-time strategy game with hero-based combat, base construction, and territory control, set in a bleak, feudal-tinged post-apocalyptic setting where each side fights to break the other team’s stronghold.

Publisher: Grindstone Interactive
Type: RTS
Release Date: September 28, 2017
Shut Down: January 09, 2018
Pros: +Distinct hero roles with upgrades and abilities. +Includes both solo play and PvP formats. +Territory capture paired with economy and base management.
Cons: -Very little documented information remains.

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Smite Rivals

Smite Rivals is a free-to-play collectible card game designed for mobile (with PC support) that mixes short deckbuilding with real-time, lane-based battles. Players bring compact 8-card decks into a three-lane arena, cycling hands through continuous reshuffles while spending mana to deploy minions, structures, spells, and a single God card.

Publisher: Hi-Rez Studios
Type: CCG
Release Date: Unreleased
Shut Down Date: March 15, 2017
Pros: +Small 8-card decks built for quick, real-time matches. +Three-lane board that keeps positioning and timing important. +Cross-platform play between PC and mobile.
Cons: -Public details were sparse. -Work on the project was paused.

Enlisted

Enlisted is a large-scale World War II first-person shooter built around squad command, where you fight for objectives alongside dozens of other players in battles that can reach 100 participants.

Publisher: Gaijin Entertainment
Playerbase: Low
Type: Shooter
Release Date: April 08, 2021
Pros: +Big, chaotic WWII battles that feel like a front line. +Squad leadership adds tactical options beyond pure aim. +Lots of vehicles, from tanks to aircraft, to vary the action.
Cons: -Progress can feel grindy without paying. -More systems to learn than a typical run-and-gun shooter.

Heavy Gear Assault

Heavy Gear Assault is a mech combat shooter built around fast arena-style PvP and a solo campaign, letting players assemble, tune, and upgrade multiple Gear loadouts for different battlefield roles.

Publisher: Stompy Bot Productions
Playerbase: Shut Down
Type: Shooter
Release Date: December 29, 2016
Pros: +Deep mech building and upgrades. +Both solo and PvP modes. +Battlefields with varied terrain and sightlines.
Cons: -Public details and support are scarce.

Dark War

Dark War is a free-to-play fantasy MMORPG that briefly appeared on Steam in 2016. It offers three playable classes, a quest-driven progression loop, and an arena-focused PvP option, wrapped in a dark fantasy theme with flashy skill effects and a lightweight client.

Publisher: Fortune Game Limited
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: November 11, 2016
Shut Down Date: November 16, 2016
Pros: +Plenty of PvE targets, including dungeons, bosses, and varied monster encounters. +Bright, over-the-top combat effects that make skills easy to read. +Small, lightweight mini-client that is quick to install.
Cons: -No English localization available. -Visuals feel heavily reused from similar titles. -Did not actually go live on the stated release date. -Monetization leans toward pay-to-win advantages.

Knights Chronicle

Knights Chronicle is a free-to-play mobile RPG that blends hero collecting with turn-based battles, wrapped in bright anime-inspired visuals. You build a squad from a large roster of characters, develop them through upgrades and evolution, and tackle long chains of stages where timing skills and team synergy matter. Flashy special attacks and cinematic spell effects are a major part of the presentation, giving encounters a style that fans of character-driven mobile RPGs will recognize.

Publisher: Netmarble
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: June 14, 2018
Shut Down: July 04, 2023
Pros: +Large hero roster with plenty of team options. +Party-focused co-op content in real time. +Stylish skill animations that make battles pop.
Cons: -No announced release outside of Japan. -Limited information available.

Knights Chronicle Shut Down on July 04, 2023

Star Ocean: Anamnesis

Star Ocean: Anamnesis is a free-to-play mobile RPG that combines a character-collecting loop with real-time, party-focused action combat. It draws heroes from throughout the Star Ocean franchise, allowing you to form themed squads and take on story quests, grindable stages, and co-op missions at your own pace.

Publisher: Square Enix
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile RPG
Release Date: July 10, 2018 (NA)
Shut Down: November 2019
Pros: +Fast, real-time 3D battles. +A big roster spanning the Star Ocean series. +Strong soundtrack and audio presentation. +Plenty of missions and co-op events.
Cons: -Generally easy, with limited pressure to master the systems. -No PvP option. -Very large install size (over 1GB)

Asphalt Xtreme

Asphalt Xtreme is a free-to-play off-road racer built for mobile, swapping the Asphalt series usual street circuits for mud, sand, and rough terrain. It mixes arcade-style speed with licensed vehicles from well-known manufacturers, then encourages players to tune performance parts and apply visual customizations to stand out while fighting for first place.

Publisher: Gameloft
Type: Mobile Racing
Release Date: November 2, 2016
Shut Down: September 30, 2021
Pros: +A large roster of recognizable vehicles (Jeep, Mercedes-Benz, and more). +Plenty of upgrades and visual customization options. +Arcade off-road racing with a focus on terrain.
Cons: -Performance and stability can vary by device. -Online connection required to play.

Asphalt Xtreme Shut Down on September 30, 2021