Category: Graveyard

Global Adventures

Global Adventures was a free-to-play action MMORPG that cast players as fresh recruits of the Treasure Hunters Association, sent on globe-trotting expeditions in search of relics and riches. Between dungeon runs, boss encounters, and a deliberately comedic tone, it aimed to blend mission-based co-op action with a travelogue-style setting that hopped from Egypt to France, China, and beyond.

Publisher: Suba Games
Type: Action MMORPG
Release Date: December 29, 2017
Abandoned: Early 2019
Pros: +Uncommon, globe-spanning theme. +Goofy, high-energy writing style. +Distinct classes with skill variety.
Cons: -Rough technical state and bugs. -Voice lines often feel off against character animation. -VIP perks were locked to paying users.

3on3 FreeStyle

3on3 FreeStyle is a 3D street basketball MMO from Joycity that focuses on quick 3v3 matches and character-based roles. In practice, it plays a lot like FreeStyle 2: Street Basketball, but with its own visual direction and a more console-first presentation.

Publisher: Joycity
Playerbase: Low
Type: Basketball MMO
Release Date: Oct 16, 2017
Shut Down Date: November 20, 2018
Pros: +Catchy soundtrack and strong audio vibe. +Easy basics with a high skill ceiling.
Cons: -Menus are awkward without mouse navigation. -Not many modes to rotate through. -Camera options feel restrictive. -Very small community.

Starlight Legend

Starlight Legend was a free to play 2D side-scrolling mobile MMORPG that leaned heavily into bright anime visuals and platform-style movement, in a style many players compared to MapleStory.

Publisher: GameSky Global
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: Nov 15, 2015
Shut Down: February 28, 2020
Pros: +Vibrant anime-inspired presentation. +Plenty of social systems to engage with. +Cross-server PVP matchmaking.
Cons: -Auto-play can reduce moment-to-moment engagement. -Pay-to-win pressure in progression. -Very derivative of MapleStory.

Phantom Chaser

Phantom Chaser was a free-to-play mobile monster-collector RPG that blended team strategy with a surprisingly flexible build system. Its standout idea was “Mimic,” a possession-style mechanic that let you borrow abilities across roles, opening up creative hybrid setups instead of forcing every unit into a single lane. Along the way you could recruit and raise more than 130 Phantoms inspired by a mix of Eastern and Western mythology, including creatures like Phoenix and Baphomet.

Publisher: Glohow
Type: Mobile RPG
Release Date: October 19, 2017
Shut Down: October 4, 2020
PvP: World
Pros: +Robust unit growth and build variety +Large amount of PvE (story and customization) +High-quality visuals
Cons: -Stamina drains quickly -Pay-to-win pressure in places -Heavy grind for ascension materials

Rules of Survival

Rules of Survival is a free-to-play 3D mobile battle royale shooter that drops up to 120 players onto a large, empty island with nothing but their fists. From there it becomes a race to loot weapons, armor, and supplies, then outplay everyone else as the safe zone closes in and forces confrontations. Vehicles, varied gear, and multiple matchmaking options (solo or squads) help it capture the familiar last-player-standing loop that defined early mobile battle royale releases.

Publisher: NetEase
Type: Mobile Battle Royale
Release Date: November 14, 2017
Shut Down: June 27, 2022
Pros: +High-pressure firefights and tense endgames. +Playable solo or in squads. +Solid spread of guns, armor, and loot.
Cons: -Feels close to other PUBG-style competitors. -Touch controls can be clumsy at times. -Technical issues and bugs show up.

Rules of Survival Shut Down on June 27, 2022

The Alchemist Code

The Alchemist Code is a free-to-play mobile strategy RPG built around turn-based, grid-based battles and a large roster of collectible heroes. Over its lifespan, it mixed story chapters with rotating events, co-op content, and competitive modes, with progression centered on summoning, leveling, and evolving characters through a gacha-driven economy.

Publisher: Gumi
Type: Mobile Strategy RPG
Release Date: November 14, 2017
Shut Down: March 31, 2023
Pros: +Crisp presentation and strong production values. +Japanese voice acting that adds personality. +Tactical depth with jobs and positioning.
Cons: -3D visuals could look uneven in motion. -Monetization could tilt power toward spenders. -No head-to-head real-time PvP battles.

The Alchemist Code Shut Down on March 31, 2023

Elyon

Elyon (formerly Ascent: Infinite Realm, often shortened to A:IR) is a 3D fantasy MMORPG that leans hard into a steampunk look and feel. Its hook is mixing traditional MMO questing and dungeons with aerial travel and airship-themed content, letting you fight on the ground one moment and take the battle into the sky the next.

Publisher: Kakao Games
Type: Fantasy MMORPG
PvP: Airship Battles, Guild Wars & More
Release Date: October 20, 2021 (NA/EU)
Pros: +Distinct steampunk fantasy vibe. +Plenty of different activities beyond combat. +Strong social options, including housing.
Cons: -Older, poorly optimized tech can hitch in crowded encounters. -Some details and documentation were scarce.

Elyon Shut Down on December 07, 2022

Dragon Project

Dragon Project was a free-to-play mobile action MMORPG that blended party-based progression with boss hunts inspired by the Monster Hunter formula. Players explored the Kingdom of Heiland, accepted quests, and grouped up to take down massive Behemoths for materials used in crafting. With five weapon types to pick from, the game leaned heavily on readable, touch-friendly action combat and cooperative play.

Publisher: goGame
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: October 2017
Shut Down: September 30, 2020
Pros: +Fully voiced story characters and strong presentation. +Controls feel natural on a touchscreen. +Fast, responsive real-time combat. +4-player co-op hunts. +Deep crafting and gear building. +No stamina gating for play sessions. +Fair for free players.
Cons: -Encounters and quest flow can start to feel samey. -Loading times could be noticeably long.

Unknown Heroes

Unknown Heroes was a free-to-play 3D, hero-collecting, turn-based mobile RPG that mixed science fiction with mythic fantasy. Players built a squad of four heroes and jumped between different eras and realities to fend off an alien threat to Earth, with progression built around straightforward, stage-based missions.

Publisher: Nexon
Type: Mobile RPG
Release Date: September 11, 2017
Shut Down: 2018
PvP: Arena
Pros: +Eye-catching art direction. +Huge roster (150+ heroes) to hunt down. +Plenty of ways to tune and upgrade heroes. +Includes a free summon to get started.
Cons: -Core loop can feel samey over time. -Many desirable heroes rely on the gacha/summon system. -Auto-play reduces hands-on strategy.

Final Fantasy Record Keeper

Final Fantasy Record Keeper is a free-to-play 2D mobile RPG that acts as a celebration of the wider Final Fantasy series, pulling together familiar heroes, villains, locations, and music into a single collectible adventure. It mixes nostalgia with party building, then ties it all together with classic Active-Time battles as you revisit famous moments through the lens of a “Record Keeper.”

Publisher: DeNA Corp
Type: Mobile RPG
Release Date: September 24, 2014
Shut Down: September 29, 2022
PvP: None
Pros: +Beloved Final Fantasy roster. +Excellent music selection. +Co-op battles in real time
Cons: -Grindy, repetitive loops. -Monetization can feel power-focused.

Final Fantasy Record Keeper Shut Down on September 29, 2022