Category: Graveyard

Digimon Heroes

Digimon Heroes was a mobile collectible card RPG that blended Digimon collecting with a simple, fast card-matching battle loop. Players built squads from a massive roster, then fought through File Island by lining up cards in sets of three to trigger stronger attacks and chain momentum in fights.

Publisher: Bandai Namco
Type: CCG RPG
Release Date: January 27, 2016
Shut Down: December 30, 2017
Pros: +PvP arena available later in progression (unlocks at Level 40). +Huge roster with 1000+ Digimon to obtain. +Digivolution and digifusion systems for upgrading units.
Cons: -Monetization heavily affected balance and progress. -Digimon naming was inconsistent between English and Japanese terms. -Updates and support were uneven.

Digimon Heroes Shut Down on December 30, 2017

Otogi: Spirit Agents

Otogi: Spirit Agents is a mobile CCG RPG that casts you as a Spirit Agent, someone tasked with hunting down corrupt spiritual energy before it overwhelms the world. You build a squad of four daemons represented as collectible cards, then take them into story chapters and quests that lean heavily on stylish art and full Japanese voice work.

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Publisher: Mitama Games
Type: Mobile CCG RPG
Release Date: September 20, 2016
Shut Down Date: November 30, 2021
Pros: +Huge roster of collectible cards with distinct skills and 3D battle models. +Strong artwork and Japanese voice acting. +Clear upgrade path via enhancing and leveling.
Cons: -UI presentation and fonts feel dated and a bit awkward. -Premium currency is difficult to reliably earn through play. -Events drag on for two full weeks. -Ranking pressure encourages spending.

Otogi Shut Down on November 30, 2021

AllStar Manga Heroes

AllStar Manga Heroes (Android), which many iOS users encountered under the name Anime Warriors – Guardians of Manga World, is a mobile action RPG focused on collecting and deploying familiar-looking, anime-styled fighters reminiscent of series such as Bleach, One Piece, Dragon Ball Z, and Hunter X Hunter. The core loop is straightforward: build a wishlist roster, place units into a formation, and then farm modes and upgrades that will feel instantly recognizable to mid-2010s hero-collector fans.

Publisher: Tapfuns Games
Playerbase: Low
Type: Action RPG
Release Date: August 27, 2015
Shut Down Date: Mid 2016
Pros: +Huge roster pulled from many different series. +Useful awakening and growth layers. +Formation-based fights that reward planning.
Cons: -Obvious copyright issues. -Heavy pay-to-win pressure. -Frequent bugs and stability problems. -Rough, confusing English.

Cross Eternal

Cross Eternal is a mobile MMORPG set during a grim outbreak where the dead refuse to stay buried, and players step in as the final line holding the world together. You build a hero from four races (Elf, Undead, Human, or Dwarf), pick one of three straightforward classes, then spend most of your time cycling through dungeons and boss encounters while improving gear through rarity tiers and upgrades.

Publisher: Efun Company
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: October 16, 2016
Shut Down: November 13, 2017
Pros: +Four playable races paired with three accessible classes. +A solid spread of dungeon and raid-style content. +Equipment progression with multiple rarities and upgrade paths.
Cons: -Never received a Western release.

Dungeon Hero

Dungeon Hero is a free-to-play fantasy MMORPG with chibi-styled anime characters, colorful 3D visuals, and a steady loop of dungeon runs mixed with open-field grinding. You choose one of three starter classes and level through a branching advancement system that unlocks new roles and skill sets, with both PvE challenges and faction-based PvP layered on top.

Publisher: JC Planet
Playerbase: Low
Type: MMORPG
PvP: Siege and Camp Wars
Release Date: April 14, 2016
Shut Down: 2018
Pros: +Hands-on action combat. +Plenty of PvE activities plus faction PvP. +Class advancement branches add build variety.
Cons: -Inputs can feel sluggish at times. -Small community. -Many systems feel familiar and formulaic. -Monetization can lean pay-to-win.

Seven Sword Second

Seven Sword Second was a mobile MMORPG, and it served as a follow-up to Asobimo’s earlier Seven Swords (2010). Designed around touch-friendly, action-leaning combat, it aimed to stand out with distinct class roles and a strong focus on faction warfare, including large PvP battles that were ambitious for a smartphone MMO of its era.

Publisher: Asobimo, Inc.
Type: Mobile MMORPG
PvP: 50v50 Wars
Release Date: January 2017
Pros: +Multiple class options with clear playstyle differences. +Large-scale 50v50 PvP designed for mobile. +Hands-on, action-focused combat.
Cons: -No announced release outside of Japan. -Public details were limited for much of its development.

Endless Gods

Endless Gods is a mobile MMORPG from NetEase that draws heavily from Greek mythology and the kind of heroic scale found in Homeric epics. You play as a newly risen deity, moving through grand cities and myth-inspired regions while joining other players to push back hostile gods in cooperative, multi-player boss encounters.

Publisher: NetEase
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: August 2016
Shut Down: February 5, 2020
Pros: +Large, multi-player boss fights that feel event-like. +Big, richly built cities with plenty of visual variety. +Four distinct, role-focused classes.
Cons: -Scarce public documentation and coverage. -Released in China only, with no Western launch.

Land of Glory

Land of Glory is a cross-platform fantasy MMORPG released for PC alongside Android and iOS, built around roaming a wide open world and grouping up for boss raids that shower players with randomized loot. Pick a side among three race-locked class options and push through quests, dungeons, and large encounters, with a mobile-friendly structure that also supports playing on a computer.

Publisher: NetEase
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: April 20, 2017
Pros: +Impressively large world for a mobile-first MMO. +Raid and boss fights are a central pillar. +Seamless play across PC and mobile.
Cons: -Auto-play can make combat feel hands-off. -Monetization can tilt power toward spenders.

Land of Glory Shut Down in 2022

Goddess Kiss

Goddess Kiss is a free-to-play mobile strategy RPG that mixes light MMO-style features with a squad-focused campaign. You assemble a team of anime-styled female pilots and their mechs, then push through story missions, take on raid-style bosses, and test your formations in arena PvP against other players.

Publisher: Dbros Corp.
Type: Mobile RPG
PvP: Arenas
Release Date: April 21, 2016
Shut Down Date: August 02, 2021
Pros: +Formation and lane strategy matters. +Large roster of pilots to collect and build. +Strong visuals and combat effects.
Cons: -Battles can start to feel samey over time. -Monetization can create competitive imbalance. -Fanservice-heavy anime angle is not for everyone.

Goddess Kiss Shut Down on August 02, 2021

Blade 2

Blade 2 was a mobile action RPG built around quick, combo-driven battles, letting players step into the role of one of four heroes with different weapons and fighting approaches. The core hook was stylish, high-speed action, chaining skills and attacks to cut through waves of enemies while pushing back a dark, monster-filled threat.

Publisher: Action Square
Type: Action RPG
Release Date: Never Released
Shut Down: Abandoned
Pros: +Four playable heroes with varied combat styles. +Responsive, slick, combo-heavy action. +Clean, easy-to-read interface.
Cons: -Very little confirmed information due to the project’s abandonment.