Category: Graveyard

Bierzerkers

Enter a rowdy version of Valhalla in Bierzerkers, a Norse-themed arena MOBA built around brawling, slapstick violence, and objective-based team play. Its controls and goals are straightforward enough for new players to grasp quickly, but the hectic melee scrums and character matchups give it a surprisingly high skill ceiling once you start taking matches seriously.

Publisher: Shield Break Studios
Type: B2P MOBA
PvP: Arena
Release Date: February 25, 2016
Shut Down: 2017
Pros: +Simple fundamentals with real depth over time. +Streamlined match flow and objectives. +Snappy, responsive feel in combat. +Goofy, exaggerated humor.
Cons: -Only a single hero offered for free. -Bots perform poorly. -Matchmaking quality is inconsistent.

Loong: Dragonblood

Loong: Dragonblood is a free-to-play 3D fantasy MMORPG that mixes a myth-inspired take on ancient China with kung-fu flavored combat and large-scale PvP. Rather than locking you into rigid archetypes, the game leans heavily on weapon choice and skill growth, letting players shape a character around preferred tools and playstyle while exploring a vividly themed world of spirits, dragons, and dangerous dungeons.

Publisher: Gamigo
Playerbase: Shut Down
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: December 09, 2010
PvP: Open-world PvP, Guild Wars, Arena Battles
Pros: +Highly detailed, atmospheric environments. +Flexible weapon-based progression that encourages experimenting. +Distinctive visual style and art direction. +A wide selection of charming outfits and cosmetics.
Cons: -Progression can feel grind-heavy over time. -Only a single EU server option. -Open-world PvP can invite harassment and griefing.

Soccer Manager

Soccer Manager is a football management sim built around the idea of giving you the keys to a real club and letting you handle the entire operation. Instead of controlling players directly, you act as the manager, shaping results through training schedules, tactical choices, transfers, staffing decisions, and long-term upgrades like improving club facilities. With a large list of licensed teams to pick from, it aims to deliver the familiar fantasy of taking a giant to another title, or dragging an underdog up the table through smart planning and steady squad building.

Publisher: Soccer Manager Ltd
Type: Sports Simulation
Release Date: February 09, 2016
Shut Down: March 24, 2022
Pros: +Robust, detailed club management options. +Plays across multiple platforms with shared access.
Cons: -Simple, browser-style 2D presentation. +Very limited audio presence (little to no music or effects). -You only influence matches through management decisions. -Menus can feel cluttered and unintuitive. -Tutorial does not explain enough for new players.

Soccer Manager Shut Down on March 24, 2022

Heroes In the Sky

Intense aerial firefights take center stage in Heroes In the Sky, a World War II themed combat flight simulator built around quick matches and constant action. Whether you prefer chasing enemy fighters through flak-filled skies or helping your team complete objectives against AI squadrons, the game focuses on accessible dogfighting rather than strict simulation realism.

Publisher: GameUS, Inc.
Playerbase: Low
Type: Combat Flight Simulator
Release Date: March 3, 2015
Shut Down: March, 2020
Pros: +Quick, action-heavy PvP and PvE matches. +Large roster of iconic WWII aircraft. +Progression and upgrades for your planes.
Cons: -Arcade-like physics that can feel off. -Controls can be clumsy at first. -Localization and text quality are uneven.

Medal Masters

Medal Masters is a free-to-play mobile social RPG built around collecting a huge roster of chibi, anime-styled Heroes, running through short stage missions, and letting your party auto-battle while you trigger skills at the right moment for extra impact. It offers 245+ Heroes, 100+ stages, a timing-based Blitz mechanic layered onto automated combat, and extra activities on the side through both PVE challenges and PVP modes.

Publisher: Nexon
Type: Mobile RPG
Release Date: February 18, 2016
Shut Down: August 18, 2017
Pros: +Charming, anime-style presentation. +Very approachable, quick sessions. +Large roster of Heroes to recruit. +Blitz timing adds interaction to skills.
Cons: -Battles can feel hands-off due to auto-attacks. -Core loop can become grindy. -Monetization can create power gaps.

Medal Masters Shut Down on August 18, 2017

Born to Fire

Born to Fire was a free-to-play MMOFPS that aimed to deliver class-based, arena-focused PvP with five different soldier archetypes and plenty of gear to tweak. Across a selection of maps and modes, it leaned on quick matchmaking and item customization to let players chase their preferred style, whether that meant aggressive close-range play or hanging back as a long-range specialist.

Publisher: Aeria Games
Type: Shooter MMO
Closed Beta Date: October 18, 2012
Cancellation Date: May 10, 2013
PvP: Arena
Pros: +Distinct class roles that encourage team play. +Wide range of cosmetic and item customization. +Built-in replay tools for highlights and learning. +Fast, convenient one-click matchmaking.
Cons: -Cancelled before a full launch. -Familiar, by-the-numbers shooter structure. -Balance issues between classes.

Battleline: Steel Warfare

Battleline: Steel Warfare is a free-to-play MMO built around team-based tank battles, but it does not play like a traditional vehicle shooter. Matches lean heavily on positioning, timing, and coordinated pushes, combining direct tank combat with ability-driven tactics that feel closer to RTS and MOBA design. You pick from a roster of historical tanks, tune your loadout with researched skills and consumables, then work with allies to seize and hold the front line.

Publisher: Bandai Namco
Playerbase: Shut Down
Type: Strategy Shooter
PvP: Arena
Release Date: June 15, 2015
Pros: +Tight, reactive handling. +Wide selection of tanks. +Tactical, ability-focused battles.
Cons: -Steep onboarding for new players. -Progression can feel grind-heavy. -Low activity, especially late in its life.

City of Heroes

City of Heroes was a 3D superhero themed MMORPG with an in depth character creation process that allowed players to play as heroes or villains.

Publisher: NCSoft
Type: Superhero MMORPG
Release Date: April 27, 2004
Closure Date: November 30, 2012
Pros: +Highly detailed character creation. +Tons of content updates. +Grouping with large level range.
Cons: -No traditional loot or equipment. -Unbalanced, neglected PvP features. -Lacks crafting and other ‘side’ features.

GodsWar Online

Be transported to the myth-soaked world of Ancient Greece in GodsWar Online, a free-to-play 3D MMORPG built around faction pride and steady character growth. Pick a side in the long-running conflict between Athens and Sparta, quest through a lighthearted fantasy take on Greek mythology, and spend your time improving gear through crafting and upgrades. With guild play, pets, mounts, and plenty of convenience systems, it aimed to be an accessible grinder for players who enjoyed quick leveling and social features.

Publisher: IGG
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: December 01, 2007
Shut Down Date: June 30, 2022
Pros: +Satisfying gem-based gear upgrading. +Mounts for faster travel. +Macro and AFK-friendly combat tools. +Social systems like marriage.
Cons: -Heavy cash shop influence. -Small remaining community. -Visually dated presentation.

GodsWar Online Shut Down on June 30, 2022

Gunbound

Gunbound is a classic turn-based artillery strategy game where you pick from a roster of quirky combat “Mobiles” and try to outshoot (or outsmart) the other side with careful aiming, terrain play, and a bit of wind-reading.

Publisher: Softnyx
Playerbase: Shut Down
Type: Artillery Strategy
Release Date: March 28, 2007
Pros: +Big selection of distinct Mobiles to master. +Deep avatar fashion and build options. +Winning is heavily skill-based.
Cons: -Very small population leading up to closure. -Audio presentation is serviceable rather than memorable. -Cheaters (including aim assistance) could spoil matches.