Category: Graveyard

ARK: Survival of the Fittest

ARK: Survival of the Fittest was a 3D first-person survival arena spin-off of ARK: Survival Evolved, built around Battle Royale rules and ARK’s signature crafting and creature systems. Matches threw up to 72 players into tribe-versus-tribe or free-for-all contests where gear, positioning, and smart taming mattered as much as raw aim. It originally arrived as a free mod packaged alongside ARK: Survival Evolved, then later received a standalone release.

Publisher: Studio Wildcard
Type: Battle Royale
Release Date: March 16, 2016
Shut Down: December 16, 2016
Pros: +Impressive visuals pulled from ARK’s engine. +Big arena filled with varied prehistoric threats. +“Evolution Events” add tense, unpredictable match swings.
Cons: -Performance issues, stutter, and FPS drops were common. -Only a single map available. -No real tutorial or onboarding. -Matches can feel long. +High learning curve.

Of Kings and Men

Of Kings and Men is a medieval open-world sandbox MMO built around player conflict and settlement building, where factions fight over territory, gather materials, and try to turn small footholds into lasting feudal holdings.

Publisher: Green Man Gaming
Playerbase: Low
Type: Sandbox MMO
Release Date: August 2016
Shut Down Date: December 20, 2017
Pros: +A wide spread of PvP activities, from duels to large battles. +Player-driven wars and politics help define the world’s “history.” +Strong support for modding and customization.
Cons: -Hard to find comprehensive official details.

Heavenstrike Rivals

Heavenstrike Rivals is a free-to-play, 2D fantasy turn-based tactical MMORPG published by Square Enix, with character art and battlefield presentation that will feel familiar to fans of classic handheld tactics RPGs. Its hook is collection and squad building, with a huge pool of units to recruit and raise, a story-driven campaign, and real-time PvP modes built around quick, grid-based matches.

Publisher: Square Enix
Type: Mobile Turn-Based Strategy
Release Date: August 29, 2013
Shut Down: May 01, 2018
PvP: Real-time League & Arena Battles
Pros: +Huge selection of distinctive units to collect. +Frequent additions to the roster over time. +Campaign has an enjoyable narrative throughline. +Approachable ruleset with tactical depth. +Playable across multiple platforms.
Cons: -Progression can feel repetitive. -Monetization can create power gaps.

Heavenstrike Rival Shut Down on May 01, 2018

Age of Cavemen

Age of Cavemen is an MMO strategy title set in a lighthearted Stone Age world, where you expand a small settlement into a thriving village by gathering resources, placing structures, and preparing defenses against raids from other players and AI foes.

Publisher: Fuero Games
Type: Strategy
Release Date: May 24, 2016
Shut Down: February 04, 2022
Pros: +Plays across PC, iOS, and Android. +Friendly, cute presentation that suits younger audiences. +A sizeable PvE campaign for solo play.
Cons: -Strong pay-to-win pressure. -Tactics feel fairly shallow over time. -Construction timers can be excessively long.

Age of Cavemen Shut Down on February 04, 2022

Kings and Heroes

Kings and Heroes is a first-person action RPG built around repeatable, procedurally generated dungeon runs that can be tackled solo or with groups of up to eight players. Adventurers begin in the hub town of Everdale, then head out to test their builds in increasingly dangerous instanced dives and open-world regions.

Publisher: Industry Games
Playerbase: Shut Down
Type: Action RPG
Release Date: May 31, 2016
Pros: +A steady supply of procedural dungeons with multiple difficulty tiers. +Deep loot hunting supported by crafting and trade skills. +Immersive first-person dungeon crawling that feels tense up close.
Cons: -Unpolished, with frequent bugs. -Network latency could disrupt runs. -Very saturated, overly vivid color palette.

Eternal Chaos

Eternal Chaos is a fantasy MMORPG that blends time-jumping exploration with familiar MMO staples like quest lines, gear progression, and competitive PvP. Players travel across distinct realms inspired by famous eras, including Robin Hood- and King Arthur-themed settings, then choose from a small roster of classes to push through PvE content and compete on a cross-server ranked ladder.

Publisher: Playwebgame
Playerbase: Low
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: May 25, 2016
Shut Down Date: 2018
Pros: +Multiple themed realms to visit, with a clear time-period gimmick. +Cross-server ranked PvP that encourages competition. +Vibrant, colorful 3D presentation.
Cons: -Localization and English text can be rough. -Monetization can feel pay-to-win. -Only three classes, so builds feel constrained.

Becoming Preta

Becoming Preta is a free-to-play VR-focused MMORPG from Korean studio Illion, built around challenging dungeon content and three distinct playable heroes. Designed with cross-platform play in mind across PC, consoles, and mobile devices, it aimed to blend MMO progression with action combat, co-op raids, and character-specific story routes.

Publisher: Illion
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: Unannounced
Shut Down: 2016
Pros: +Planned cross-platform support for PC, mobile, and consoles. +Demanding, high-stakes PvE encounters. +Three character paths with different story outcomes.
Cons: -Rough English localization. -Very little public information and coverage.

Energy Heroes

Energy Heroes is a third-person shooter MOBA that leans into a bold comic book visual style. Matches revolve around small-team coordination, objective control, and smart positioning, with players using the arena itself to create openings and secure advantages.

Publisher: DSC Studio22
Type: TPS MOBA
Release Date: June 01, 2016
Pros: +Distinct comic-inspired presentation. +Strong focus on coordinated team play. +Environmental elements add tactical depth to fights.
Cons: -Not much public information and coverage.

Forsaken Legends

Forsaken Legends pitched itself as a single-world sandbox MMORPG, placing every character into the same persistent landmass instead of splitting the community across separate servers. The focus was on long-form exploration, survival-style crafting, and player-driven conflict, with room for both PvE adventuring and PvP territory drama. At its best, the concept leaned into the appeal of building a home, gearing up through crafting, and carving out a spot in a living economy until the project ultimately went offline in 2017.

Publisher: Holy Fire Games
Type: Sandbox MMORPG
Release Date: May 20, 2016
Shut Down Date: April 27, 2017
Pros: +Procedural sandbox world that encourages exploration. +Built-in guild tools and shared land features. +Player-influenced economy with shifting prices.
Cons: -Very little documentation and remaining official information.

Savage Resurrection

Savage Resurrection is a hybrid FPS and RTS built around explosive 12v12 matches, combining frontline combat with commander-led strategy. It serves as a modern revival of the original Savage: A Battle for Newerth, aiming to bring back the same asymmetric Humans versus Beasts warfare with updated visuals and systems.

Publisher: S2 Games, LLC
Playerbase: Low
Type: FPS RTS
Early Access Release Date: May 20, 2016
Shut Down Date: 2018
Pros: +Strong Unreal Engine 4 visuals. +Developers iterated frequently during Early Access. +Rare and interesting FPS/RTS mash-up.
Cons: -Little to no onboarding for new players. -Technical issues and rough edges. -Weapon balance can feel uneven.