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Crystalborne: Heroes of Fate

Crystalborne: Heroes of Fate is a free-to-play mobile 3D RPG built around turn-based combat, co-op play, and a hero-collection (gacha) loop. You assemble three-hero squads from a large roster, then take them through a campaign and repeatable battles against monsters and bosses, with competitive modes like arena PvP and guild-focused territory conflicts rounding out the endgame.

Publisher: Machine Zone
Type: Mobile RPG
Release Date: May 14, 2019
Shut Down: January 04, 2021
Pros: +Tactical, satisfying turn-based encounters. +Huge roster of heroes to recruit. +Deep progression via ability/skill trees. +Strong visual presentation and character art.
Cons: -Gacha-driven acquisition and upgrades. -Campaign structure can feel samey and on-rails. -Busy menus and UI clutter. -Energy system limits long sessions.

Crystalborne: Heroes of Fate Shut Down on January 04, 2021

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Aima Wars

Aima Wars: Steampunk & Orcs was a sandbox-focused action MMORPG built around airship combat and territory control. Players stepped into the role of a balloonist captain, taking to the skies to hunt dangerous creatures, establish settlements, trade resources, and clash with opposing factions in open conflict.

Publisher: DiP Online
Type: Steampunk B2P MMORPG
Release Date: December 17, 2019
Shut Down: February 12, 2020
PvP: Faction Based
Pros: +Skill-driven progression without rigid classes. +Distinct steampunk theme. +Create and grow settlements. +Faction PvP built around map control.
Cons: -Movement and advancement can feel sluggish. -Visuals look behind the times.

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Pagan Online

Pagan Online was a buy-to-play 3D isometric hack-and-slash action RPG built around quick dungeon runs, with options for both solo and cooperative play. You step into the role of a revived hero and carve through dense packs of demons across instanced encounters, using one of ten distinct characters and a flexible ability setup to shape how each run feels.

Publisher: Wargaming.net
Type: 3D Isometric ARPG
Release Date: August 26, 2019
Shut Down: August 4, 2020
Pros: +Strong voice acting and delivery. +Excellent animation work and spell effects. +A story hook that gives the campaign momentum. +Snappy combat with controls that are easy to pick up.
Cons: -Dungeon layouts and enemy sets start to feel samey over time. -Progression gates, including unlocking systems and heroes, can be too slow.

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OVERHIT

OVERHIT was a free-to-play 3D fantasy mobile MMORPG on iOS and Android that leaned heavily on cinematic presentation, Unreal Engine 4 visuals, and a large roster of collectible heroes. It mixed traditional MMO progression with turn-based party combat, letting players build teams from 120 characters while moving through a story set in a world where multiple civilizations exist across time and space after a catastrophic monster was defeated.

Publisher: Nexon
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date (Global): May 30, 2019
Shut Down: July 14, 2020
Pros: +Impressive mobile visuals with strong voice work. +Large hero roster with distinct kits. +Plenty of PvE modes plus competitive PvP.
Cons: -Monetization could feel pay-to-win. -Global version had reduced gacha value compared to KR/JP. -Core loop could feel familiar and repetitive.

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Aurora Legend

Aurora Legend is a free-to-play mobile RPG built around light, low-pressure progression, with a sizable fantasy world to push through and plenty of upgrade systems to tinker with. You assemble a party by recruiting heroes from the tavern, then improve them with gear, enhancement materials, and crafting, while the game handles a lot of the routine combat in the background.

Publisher: Rastar Games
Type: Mobile RPG
Release Date: March 14, 2019
Shut Down: December 25, 2021
Pros: +Easy-to-pick-up progression loop. +Polished 2D presentation. +A wide mix of activities and modes.
Cons: -Monetization can influence power. -Heavy reliance on automation. -Loot and upgrade materials can feel stingy.

Aurora Legend Shut Down on December 25, 2021

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LYN: The Lightbringer

LYN: The Lightbringer was a mobile RPG focused on collecting heroes and building squads for story missions, PvP, and cooperative raid fights. It combined a stage-based campaign with semi-automated combat, letting players step in to trigger skills while the party handled movement and basic attacks.

Publisher: Nexon
Type: Mobile RPG
Release Date (Global): March 14, 2019
Shut Down: December 29, 2020
Pros: +Responsive real-time PvP matches. +Co-op raids that encourage coordination. +Soft, relaxing visual presentation.
Cons: -Raid participation tied to specific schedules. -Energy (fatigue) limits longer play sessions.

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AxE: Alliance vs Empire

AxE: Alliance vs Empire was a free-to-play mobile action RPG on iOS and Android that aimed for a console-like look and feel, pairing flashy real-time combat with a faction war theme. With six classes split between two sides and large-scale PvP (up to 150 players), it leaned heavily into spectacle, guild coordination, and progression-driven loot chasing, although its mobile monetization and automation systems could undercut the sense of mastery.

Publisher: Nexon
Type: Mobile Action RPG
Release Date (Global): February 21, 2019
Shut Down Date: June 30, 2022
Pros: +Impressive 3D visuals for a mobile RPG. +Huge faction PvP clashes. +Six distinct classes to pick from.
Cons: -Noticeable pay-to-win pressure. -Auto features can make play feel hands-off. -Performance demands stronger phones/tablets.

AxE: Alliance vs Empire Shut Down on June 30, 2022

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Mia Online

Mia Online was a mobile MMORPG built around large-scale conflict and group play, letting players roam an open world, challenge oversized bosses, and clash with other factions in multiple PvP formats. Its biggest draw was the emphasis on nation-based competition and always-on multiplayer activity, even if the presentation and monetization could feel a bit rough around the edges.

Publisher: 7 Senses
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: December 14th, 2018
Shut Down: March 12, 2020
Pros: +Large open world to explore. +Multiple PvP options, including open PK and nation warfare.
Cons: -Unremarkable visuals and music. -Busy, hard-to-read interface. -Pay-to-win pressure in progression.

Mia Online Shut Down on March 12, 2020

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Sins Raid

Sins Raid is a mobile MMORPG with a strong focus on raid-style boss fights, where you recruit heroes, form a five-character squad, and take on increasingly punishing encounters. The core loop is about collecting and upgrading a roster of distinct characters, then using their skills and positioning to push back a corrupting threat led by the God of Death.

Publisher: Cube Magic Interactive
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: January 6, 2018
Shut Down Date: January 13, 2021
Pros: +Strong visual presentation. +Boss fights that demand attention. +Easy-to-learn touch controls. +35+ collectible heroes.
Cons: -Energy/stamina limits play sessions. -No PvP modes. -No shared open world to explore.

Sins Raid Shut Down on January 13, 2021

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Pocket Luna

Pocket Luna was a mobile MMORPG that leaned heavily into community features, cozy hangouts, and a lighthearted dungeon loop. Between dressing up chibi characters in a steady stream of outfits, teaming up for instanced stages, and taking part in social systems like weddings and guild hot springs, it aimed to capture the friendly side of MMO culture in a colorful, anime-inspired package tied to the Luna Online name.

Publisher: X.D. Global
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: Dec 12, 2018
Shut Down: January 12, 2020
Pros: +Strong social and romance systems. +AI minions that can be improved over time. +Flexible job changes. +Adorable chibi, anime-style presentation.
Cons: -Character creation options feel narrow. -Stamina limits can interrupt longer play sessions.

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