Category: Graveyard

Dark Nexus Arena

Warhammer 40K: Dark Nexus Arena, often shortened to DNA, was a free-to-play sci-fi MOBA that tried to translate Games Workshop’s grimdark universe into a faster, more brawl-focused arena format.

Publisher: Whitebox Interactive
Playerbase: N/A
Type: MOBA
Release Date: December 9, 2015 (Early Access)
Shut Down Date: March 31, 2016
Pros: +WASD movement and aiming fits the action style. +Score-based victory condition keeps matches aggressive. +Quick, readable objectives that encourage fighting.
Cons: -Limited roster of “Veterans” at the start. -Warhammer lore mixing can feel off to long-time fans. -Service ended before it could fully mature.

Dragon’s Dogma Online

Dragon’s Dogma Online is a free-to-play action MMORPG that brings the Dragon’s Dogma formula into a shared online world, letting players explore the fantasy land of Lestaria with strong visuals and real-time combat. It also stood out for offering cross-platform play across PC and consoles (PS3/PS4) on a single server, which was still relatively uncommon for MMORPGs at the time.

Publisher: Capcom Online Games
Playerbase: TBD
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: August 31, 2015 (Japan Only)
Shut Down Date: December 5, 2019
PvP: Open World
Pros: +Flexible, class-based progression that encourages experimentation. +Robust crafting depth. +Economy shaped heavily by players. +Gathering and farming as meaningful side systems.
Cons: -No western release announced.

Record Of Lodoss War Online

Record of Lodoss War Online is a high-fantasy MMORPG built around the long-running Record of Lodoss War name. It uses a top-down isometric perspective with classic point and click movement, and it limits players to four preset class archetypes rather than full character creation, aiming for a more old-school, grind-forward style of progression.

Publisher: GameOn
Playerbase: Low
Type: Fantasy MMORPG
Release Date: April 6, 2017
Shut Down Date: October 31, 2019
Pros: +Recognizable franchise foundation. +Isometric, retro-inspired viewpoint. +Bright, colorful zones.
Cons: -No character customization options. -Limited class selection. -Heavy emphasis on grinding. -Performance and optimization problems.

Burstfire

Burstfire is a 3D tactical shooter built around competitive 5v5 matches where attackers and defenders trade roles across rounds. It positions itself as a deliberately methodical FPS, prioritizing planning, information, and coordinated pushes over constant run-and-gun chaos. In practice, that “slow-paced” label points to a round-based structure where every decision matters because a single mistake can remove you from the action until the next round.

Publisher: Free Reign Entertainment
Playerbase: TBD
Type: Shooter
Release Date: 2015 (Estimate)
Pros: +Tactical, team-first round design. +Defensive traps add mind games. +Cosmetic and weapon customization options.
Cons: -TBD

The Settlers Online

The Settlers Online: Castle Empire is a browser-based MMORTS spin on the long-running Settlers franchise, built around expanding a settlement, keeping citizens productive, and turning a tiny foothold into a self-sustaining hub. Where many free web strategy games lean on endless resource nodes, this one puts more pressure on planning and upkeep, you will eventually need to replace depleted deposits and manage your production chain instead of simply stacking more buildings.

Publisher: Ubisoft
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Web Strategy
Release Date: September 11, 2012
Pros: +Polished presentation and art direction. +Deeper economy tracking than most browser rivals. +Active, supportive community.
Cons: -A lot of waiting for construction and production. -Familiar structure for the genre. -Monetization can feel pay-to-win.

Dawn of the Immortals

Dawn of the Immortals is a free-to-play fantasy MMORPG built for mobile, aiming to bring a classic PC-style experience to Android and iOS. It mixes real-time, hack-and-slash combat with a quest-driven campaign, a blend of shared outdoor zones and private instances, and a surprisingly robust pet companion system that lets you collect and grow allies that fight alongside you.

Publisher: Fedeen Games
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: August 16, 2014
Shut Down: January 08, 2018
Pros: +Fast, action-focused combat. +A sizeable mix of shared zones and instances. +Pet collection and progression has depth. +Strong visuals for its era.
Cons: -Monetization can translate into power. -Interface can feel busy on small screens. -Auto-features make it feel hands-off at times.

Dawn of the Immortals Shut Down on January 08, 2018

Warside

Warside is a 2D, sci-fi side-scrolling shooter that mixes arcade gunplay with light RPG progression. Drawing on the feel of classic run-and-gun games while supporting both PvE missions and PvP matches, it aimed for quick rounds, class roles, and cooperative team play, but the project has since been discontinued.

Publisher: Kraken Games
Playerbase: Shut down
Type: Shooter
Release Date: May 5, 2015 (Early Access)
Shut Down: December 1, 2017
Pros: +Easy to pick up with satisfying moment-to-moment combat. +Solid selection of characters and class roles.
Cons: -Match balance could be uneven. -Limited map variety.

Voxelnauts

Voxelnauts was pitched as a 3D, voxel-based MMO designed to work with virtual reality headsets. Framed as a sandbox universe, it aimed to let players shape worlds with robust building and crafting tools, turning exploration and creation into the main long-term hook.

Publisher: Retro Ronin
Type: Sandbox MMO
Release Date: Never Released
Abandoned Dated: 2017
Pros: +Built with VR support in mind. +Planets already made to explore. +Tools planned for creating custom planets, creatures, items, and more.
Cons: -Concept overlaps heavily with other voxel sandboxes. -Public details are sparse. -No firm release date was ever announced.

Infinity Wars

Infinity Wars: Animated Trading Card Game is a digital collectible card game with MMO-style progression, built around deckbuilding, faction identity, and competitive play. You assemble customized decks from a large card pool, learn the fundamentals through a lengthy campaign, then take your creations into PvP where prediction and sequencing matter as much as raw card power.

Publisher: Lightmare Studios
Type: CCG
Release Date: September 05, 2014
Shut Down: March 29, 2020
Pros: +Generous daily freebies and progression. +Cards feature lively animations. +Rules are approachable while still tactical.
Cons: -Matchmaking can feel lopsided. -Building a collection takes time without spending. -Trading tools are limited and awkward.

Evoker

Evoker: Magic Card Game is a mobile collectible card MMO built around summoning fantasy allies and watching them clash in quick, automated battles. You assemble a small deck from Goblin, Dwarf, and Elf cards, then take it through a PvE campaign with boss fights or jump into the arena to compete against other players and snag card pieces.

Publisher: flaregames
Type: Mobile Card Game
Release Date: May 13, 2013
Shut Down: August 22, 2018
Pros: +Short, snappy matches. +Beginner-friendly ruleset. +Distinctive painted card art.
Cons: -Monetization can tilt competition. -Fantasy setup feels familiar. -Stamina limits extended play sessions.

Evoker Shut Down on August 22, 2018