Category: Graveyard

Victory Command

Victory Command is a 3D military-themed MOBA that borrows a few smart ideas from RTS games. Instead of piloting a single hero, each player leads a configurable squad of multiple units, then fights across open maps in quick matches built around objectives and positioning.

Publisher: Petroglyph Games
Playerbase: Low
Type: MOBA
Release Date: May 19, 2015
Shut Down Date: June 22, 2015 (Relaunched as Battle Battalions)
Pros: +Rapid match flow with immediate action. +Interesting blend of MOBA pacing and RTS-style tactics. +Multiple maps that change how fights play out.
Cons: -No single-player options. -Only a single mode was communicated. -Not much official information to rely on.

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Magicka: Wizard Wars

Magicka: Wizard Wars is a competitive, action-focused MMO spin-off built around Magicka’s signature spellcrafting, letting players stack elements on the fly to create attacks, defenses, and utility. Most matches revolve around 4v4 brawls, with a lighter MOBA-style mode and a dedicated duel arena, all wrapped in the series’ playful tone and over-the-top magical chaos.

Publisher: Paradox Interactive
Playerbase: Medium
Type: MMO PvP
Release Date: May 27, 2014
Shut Down Date: July 21, 2016
Pros: +Spell-combo combat that feels genuinely different. +Short, easy-to-queue matches. +High-tempo fights with constant decision-making.
Cons:-Connection and latency problems. -Missing player reporting tools. -No ranked matchmaking for competitive sorting.

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Dragons and Titans

Dragons and Titans is a 3D fantasy action MOBA built around a simple hook, you do not just pick a hero, you saddle up on a dragon and take to the sky. It plays closer to a skill-shot brawler than a traditional lane-pushing MOBA, with aimed attacks, quick matches, and a deep loadout system built around dragons, legendary weapons, and further progression layers.

Publisher: Wyrmbyte
Playerbase: Shut Down
Type: MOBA
Release Date: March 12, 2014
Pros: +Distinctive weapon loadouts that change your kit. +Quick, action-heavy matches. +Strong customization via Mastery, Runes, and Weapons.
Cons: -Matchmaking and balance can feel uneven. -Queues drop you straight into matches with little team planning. -Map availability is limited by a rotating schedule.

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GetAmped 2

GetAmped 2 is a 3D fighting MMO built around chaotic arena brawls and an unusually deep character creator. Beyond swapping gear, players can design custom skins and experiment with a wide pool of weapons, accessories, and classes to fine-tune both looks and combat feel. It follows the original 2008 GetAmped (released in North America as Splash Fighters) and expands the formula into a more feature-rich online fighter.

Publisher: Cyberstep
Type: Fighting MMO
Release Date: Dec 16, 2010
Shut Down: June 04, 2020
Pros: +Solid spread of classes and styles. +Extensive cosmetic and gear customization. +Supports both PvE missions and PvP brawls.
Cons: -Camera can feel awkward. -Monetization can tilt balance. -Controls have a steep learning curve.

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Sins of a Dark Age

Sins of a Dark Age is a dark fantasy MOBA that tried to stand out by making matches revolve around map-wide quests and deep pre-match hero loadouts. Rather than funneling everyone into the same lane objectives every game, it pushed teams to react to timed challenges that could swing momentum with powerful rewards.

Publisher: Ironclad Games
Playerbase: Low
Type: MOBA
Release Date: May 8, 2015
Shut Down: March 30, 2016
Pros: +Quest objectives that add variety. +Strong hero customization before matches. +Clean, readable UI. +Interesting glyph ability system.
Cons: -Hard to learn quickly. -Community could be unpleasant. -Support and updates ended early.

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Twin Saga

Twin Saga (also known as Astral Realm / Astral Tale) is a 3D fantasy MMORPG built around a light, anime-inspired presentation and a straightforward questing loop. Its setting revolves around two opposing factions tied to rival goddess figures, and the game’s standout hook is that you can access multiple combat roles by switching between classes on a single character. After its original NA/EU run ended, the game later returned under the Astral Tale name and relaunched on Steam.

Publisher: Aeria Games
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Anime MMORPG
PvP: Duels
Release Date: September 1, 2016 (NA/EU)
Shut Down Date: April 29, 2021
Relaunch Date: January 7, 2024 (as Astral Tale)
Pros: +Flexible class swapping on one character. +Terracottage housing that travels with you. +Colorful, appealing anime visuals. +Strong localization quality.
Cons: -Progression can feel grind-heavy later on. -Leans toward relaxed, casual play. -Combat and systems can come off a bit basic.

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Gigantic

Gigantic is a colorful 3D MOBA that blends a third-person camera with skill-shot focused combat. Instead of relying on point-and-click abilities, most actions require manual aiming, giving matches a more action game feel than a traditional top-down MOBA.

Publisher: Perfect World Entertainment
Playerbase: Medium
Type: MOBA
Release Date: December 8, 2016
Shut Down Date: July 31, 2018
Pros: +Striking, stylized visuals. +Fresh objective-driven MOBA formula. +Over 16 heroes with distinct kits
Cons: -Matchmaking could create heavily lopsided matches.

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Solstice Arena

Solstice Arena is a 3D fantasy-themed MOBA built around speed and accessibility rather than long, drawn-out lane phases. It bills itself as a “speed MOBA”, and that focus shows in its compact 3v3 format where matches are designed to wrap up quickly and get players back into the action.

Publisher: Zynga
Playerbase: Small
Type: MOBA
Release Date: June 13, 2013 (NA/EU)
Pros: +Quick match length that respects your time. +Different feel from standard lane-based MOBAs.
Cons: -Limited variety with one map and one mode. -No in game chat. -Balance issues across the roster. -Abandoned game (No more development).

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Tree of Life

Tree of Life is a 3D fantasy sandbox MMORPG with a bright, cartoon-like presentation and a heavy lean toward cooperative survival. Dropped onto a dangerous continent controlled by hostile monster factions, players are encouraged to pool resources, build defensible settlements, and endure both environmental threats and the risks that come with open PvP.

Publisher: OddOneGames
Type: Sandbox Survival MMO
PvP: Open PvP with penalties
Release Date: May 27 2015
Shut Down: January 31, 2021
Pros: +A world that changes over time. +Freedom to build nearly anywhere and reshape terrain. +Strong potential for large guild-driven towns.
Cons: -Player-made clutter can overwhelm the scenery. -The art style will not click for everyone. -The day and night loop feels too fast.

Tree of Life Shut Down on January 31, 2021

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Piercing Blow

Piercing Blow is a 3D, lobby-based tactical shooter that takes clear inspiration from Counter-Strike style round-based firefights. Matches pit two factions against each other, the Free Rebels (Terrorists) and CT-Force (Counter Terrorists), with an emphasis on fast reactions and precise aim. The title originally appeared in the West as Project Blackout, while it has long been known as Point Blank across much of Asia.

Publisher: Zepetto
Playerbase: Shut Down
Type: Shooter
Release Date: December 10, 2010 (NA/EU)
Shut Down Date: September 21, 2018
Pros: +Solid stat tracking and performance records. +Plenty of modes and a wide map pool. +Strong layouts that support tactical play. +Quest rewards that encourage regular matches.
Cons: -Cash shop balance issues. -Weapons are not permanent.

Piercing Blow Shut Down on September 21, 2018

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