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iStorm

In iStorm, players step into a modern combined-arms battlefield, piloting and upgrading a wide roster of tanks and helicopters while tackling cooperative PvE missions and jumping into large, open-war PvP conflicts.

Publisher: kongzhong
Type: MMO Action
Release Date: November 2016
Shut Down Date: 2017
Pros: +Distinct mix of aerial and ground combat. +Huge vehicle lineup with 100+ tanks and helicopters to unlock. +Mass-battle PvP built around open-war objectives.
Cons: -Hard to verify details due to scarce public information.

Tiger Knight Empire War

Tiger Knight: Empire War is a free-to-play, PvP-driven action strategy MMO set in China around the third century BC. Instead of playing as a detached commander, you fight on the front line as a General while issuing orders to squads, turning each match into a blend of brawling and battlefield control across war-scarred maps.

Publisher: Oasis Games
Type: MMO Strategy/Action
Release Date: October 24, 2016
Shut Down: October 12, 2021
Pros: +Distinct directional melee system. +Several PvP playlists with different scales. +Real-time attacks and blocks mapped to four directions.
Cons: -Spotty English localization. -Performance and optimization problems. -Network delay can impact fights.

Tight Knight Empire War Shut Down on October 12, 2021

Hand of the Gods

Hand of the Gods: Smite Tactics blends collectible card game deckbuilding with turn-based, grid-driven tactics. You build a lineup of gods and creatures as cards, then place them onto the board, using a mana-like resource to move, apply lane pressure, and chain ability combos. Along with PvE adventures, it also featured competitive PvP, including ranked 1v1 ladders.

Publisher: Hi-Rez Studios
Type: CCG Strategy
Release Date: February 20, 2018
Shut Down Date: January 01, 2020
Pros: +Plays well on controller. +Ranked competition and multiplayer modes. +Distinct card abilities paired with flashy animations.
Cons: -Card acquisition can become a grind. -Meta and balance could feel uneven.

Veterans Online

Veterans Online is a free-to-play top-down shooter built around tactical PvP skirmishes, either solo or in teams. Matches lean on smart positioning and mechanical execution, rewarding players who can land precise Headshots, pull off Backstabs, and use map geometry to control engagements.

Publisher: Nuked Cockroach
Type: Shooter
Release Date: May 22, 2020
Shut Down Date: January 01, 2021
Pros: +Ranked matchmaking supports both solo queue and premade teams. +Loadouts and skills allow meaningful build variety. +Quick, skill-forward fights with mobility and execution mechanics.
Cons: -Low population made matchmaking inconsistent. -Balance between weapons and strategies could feel uneven.

Veterans Online Shut Down on January 01, 2021
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Twilight Spirits

Twilight Spirits is an action MMORPG built around dungeon runs, larger-scale raids, and multiple PvP formats. Instead of open-world questing, it leans on persistent social hubs paired with instanced combat spaces, and it asks players to pay attention to timing rather than simply spamming skills.

Publisher: NetEase
Type: Action MMORPG
Release Date: June 27, 2017
Shut Down: January 01, 2022
Pros: +Several distinct playable characters (over four). +Responsive action combat where rhythm and precision matter. +Plenty of instanced PvE raids plus multiple PvP options.
Cons: -No English language support.

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Thirteen Souls

Thirteen Souls is a mobile action RPG built around fast, close-range duels where timing matters as much as raw stats. It offers a roster of thirteen fighters with distinct weapons and gimmicks, then asks you to master movement, defense, and combo routes across a range of arena-style stages.

Publisher: Good Games
Type: Mobile RPG
Release Date: February 09, 2017
Shut Down: 2019
Pros: +Large roster with distinct playstyles. +Multiple arenas with different looks and layouts. +Satisfying combo chaining and momentum.
Cons: -No Android release despite plans. -High execution barrier for new players. -Progression can feel grind-heavy for gear usage.

Thirteen Souls Shut Down in 2019

Edengrad

Edengrad presents itself as a post-apocalyptic survival MMO built around progression through practical skill lines (from trades like carpentry and masonry to civic roles), then using those skills to craft gear and construct settlements with other players in a hostile world.

Publisher: Huckleberry Games S.A.
Type: Survival MMO
Release Date: April 04, 2017
Abandoned: November 19, 2018
Pros: +Multiple skill paths to specialize in. +A fully craft-driven economy where items are player-made. +Group play supports building towns and expanding territory.
Cons: -Little reliable information and long-term support details.

Levorium: Rise of Empires

Levorium: Rise of Empires is a browser-based MMORTS built around classic empire management, where you align with one of two sides and grow your influence from a single stronghold into a small network of holdings. Players choose between the Lions or the Dragons, then focus on upgrading a castle through construction, resource production, and army recruitment while keeping an eye on rivals in a shared online world.

Publisher: LVR Studio
Playerbase: Low
Type: MMORTS
Release Date: September 27, 2016
Shut Down Date: January 30, 2019
Pros: +Plenty of structures to build with different purposes. +Units span six classes/tiers for varied army setups. +Support for managing up to three castles.
Cons: -Frequent bugs and pop-up errors. -Strong pay-to-win pressure. -Localization feels incomplete in places.

Stash

Stash is a fantasy 3D MMO built around dungeon runs, treasure hunting, and tactical, turn-based battles. You create an adventurer, venture across the board-game-style overworld of Primordiax, and bring home loot to improve both your character and your personal base.

Publisher: Frogdice
Type: MMO
Release Date: September 07, 2017
Shut Down: May 01, 2022
Pros: +Solid character personalization choices. +Tactical, grid-based turn combat. +Fun base and housing decoration.
Cons: -Essentially no active community. -Visuals feel older. -Camera can be awkward.

Stash Shut Down on May 01, 2022

Breakaway

Breakaway blends arena brawling with objective play, pitting two teams of four against each other in a fast, sports-like MOBA where the goal is simple, carry the relic and slam it into the enemy net. With buildable structures, character abilities that can reshape a fight, and a spectator-friendly presentation designed with streaming in mind, it aimed to be a lighter, punchier alternative to traditional lane-based MOBAs.

Publisher: Amazon Game Studios
Type: MOBA
Release Date: December 15, 2016 (alpha)
Shut Down Date: March 31, 2018
Pros: +Fresh 4v4, goal-focused matches. +Colorful roster and abilities that can alter the arena. +Strong Twitch and viewing features.
Cons: -Scarce public details after early testing. -Never reached a full release.