Category: Graveyard

Flame X Blaze

Flame VS Blaze (called Flame X Blaze in Japan) is a mobile MOBA built around compact 3v3 matches. Players pick from a roster of more than nine characters and look for advantages through lane pressure, timing, and smart use of the jungle, including neutral monsters that can be converted into helpful allies for defense.

Publisher: Square Enix
Type: Mobile MOBA
Release Date: Unannounced
Pros: +Flexible equipment customization and upgrades. +A roster of 9+ playable characters. +A streamlined map design with one lane plus a jungle.
Cons: -Not much public detail has been shared.

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Knights Saga

Knights Saga was a free-to-play mobile fantasy MMORPG for iOS and Android built around quick questing, character power growth, and large-scale faction conflict. With four fixed classes and plenty of progression systems to chase, it aimed to keep players busy with dungeons, bosses, cosmetics, and nation vs. nation PvP, even if much of the moment-to-moment play leaned heavily on automation.

Publisher: Egame Company Ltd.
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: August 30, 2016
Shut Down: June 28, 2017
Pros: +Loads of collection and upgrade goals. +Bright, lively fantasy presentation. +Four distinct classes to choose from.
Cons: -Heavy reliance on auto-pathing and auto-combat. -Monetization that can affect power. -Overcrowded menus and on-screen prompts.

Knights Saga Shut Down on June 28, 2017

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Ultimate Weapon

Ultimate Weapon was Perfect World’s take on the MOBA formula, built around straightforward team deathmatch action rather than long lane-pushing matches. Players were set to battle in either small 3v3 skirmishes or larger 8v8 fights, picking from a roster of 28+ heroes with distinct kits and visual styles.

Publisher: Perfect World
Type: MOBA
Release Date: Canceled
Pros: +Big roster with lots of playstyle options. +Cosmetic skins purchasable via currency or cash. +Passive-boost card loadouts add extra build variety.
Cons: -Not much public information due to cancellation.

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Smash+Grab

Smash+Grab is a competitive action multiplayer title built around quick, high-pressure 3v3 matches set in a gritty, futuristic city. Each round lasts fifteen minutes, and victory goes to the crew that hits the $50,000 loot target first by smashing storefronts, grabbing merchandise, and fighting off rival crews along the way.

Publisher: United Front Games
Playerbase: Low
Type: Action Multiplayer
Release Date: September 27, 2016
Closure Date: October 17, 2016
Pros: +Build and manage a personal crew. +Create and tune weapons mid-match. +A mix of gunplay and hard-hitting melee brawls.
Cons: -Not much documented information remains.

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Cloud Pirates

Cloud Pirates was an action-focused MMO built around team-based airship combat, putting you in command of a pirate vessel and throwing you into quick 10v10 PvP matches. Between battles you could tune your ship’s loadout and upgrades, then head back into the skies to trade broadsides, capture objectives, and outplay enemy crews.

Publisher: My.com
Type: Ship Battle MMO
Release Date: April 19, 2017
Shut Down Date: September 29th, 2017
Pros: +Skyborne pirate theme with a strong arcade combat hook. +Multiple ship archetypes that support different roles and tactics. +Readable, straightforward combat interface.
Cons: -Queue and matchmaking could be inconsistent. -Progression toward higher-tier options often felt overly grind-heavy.

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Planet of Heroes

Planet of Heroes was a mobile MOBA built around quick 3v3 PvP, with players acting as Strategists who command a roster of Heroes. Matches were designed to be short and punchy, commonly lasting around seven minutes, and teams generally formed around familiar roles like Damage, Tank, and Healer.

Publisher: My.com
Type: Mobile MOBA
Release Date: March, 2017
Shut Down: November 28, 2019
Pros: +Includes a PvE campaign mode. +Fast 7-minute match format. +Playable solo or with a full three-player squad.
Cons: -Progression for runes and unlocking heroes can feel slow.

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Valiant Force

Valiant Force was a fantasy, turn-based strategy RPG for mobile devices that focused on collecting heroes and positioning them on a grid to win battles. Players progressed through story quests and daily PvE content, then tested their teams in Arena PvP and time-limited events for ranking rewards.

Publisher: FunPlus
Type: Mobile RPG Strategy
Release Date: May, 2017
Shut Down: December 11, 2019
Pros: +Striking character and world art. +Huge roster with 200+ heroes across 40+ classes. +Equipment crafting and upgrades. +Frequent events with competitive ranking rewards.
Cons: -Combat and farming loops can start to feel samey.

Valiant Force Shut Down on December 11, 2019

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Pixel Survival Craft Game

Pixel Survival Craft Game is an action/adventure sandbox title built around scavenging, crafting, and holding out against zombies in a blocky open world.

Publisher: Semen Rodin
Playerbase: Shut Down
Type: Action/Adventure Sandbox
Release Date: January 14, 2016
Pros: +Wide selection of weapons. +Time-of-day cycle. +Large open world to explore.
Cons: -Awkward English localization. -Feels like a minimal implementation of the UnitZ dev kit. -Not many modes to play.

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KWAAN

KWAAN is a cooperative sandbox experiment built around the idea that a server thrives only when its players coordinate. Instead of rivalry, the game pushes shared goals, communal resources, and creative rituals that ask everyone to contribute to the same living world.

Publisher: Ankama Games
Type: Collaborative Sandbox
Release Date: January 21, 2016
Shut Down Date: November 30, 2017
Pros: +Distinctly cooperative sandbox structure. +Pixel art creation as gameplay. +Friendly, supportive community tone. +Developers were engaged with players.
Cons: -Steep learning curve early on. -No PvP for competitive-minded players. -Limited population.

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Guardians of Ember

Guardians of Ember is an isometric action MMORPG that leans heavily into hack-and-slash dungeon crawling in a grim medieval fantasy setting. It mixes fast, click-heavy combat with MMO progression, letting you build characters through a large pool of active and passive abilities while running randomized dungeons with adjustable difficulty for better rewards.

Publisher: GameForge
Playerbase: Shut Down
Type: Action MMORPG
Release Date: December 13, 2016
Pros: +Flexible dual-class combinations. +Plenty of cosmetic and build customization. +Procedurally arranged dungeons keep runs fresh. +Satisfying, action-first combat pace.
Cons: -Class balance can feel uneven. -Overall presentation is rough compared to top ARPG competitors.

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