Category: Graveyard

Blacklight: Retribution

Blacklight: Retribution is a fast-paced, sci-fi online FPS built around two standout ideas, a deep “build-a-gun” customization suite and Hyper Reality Vision (HRV), a temporary scan mode that reveals enemies through cover and changes how every firefight plays out.

Publisher: Arc Games
Playerbase: Shut Down
Type: MMO Shooter
Release Date: April 3, 2012 (NA/EU)
Pros: +Robust weapon building with tons of parts. +HRV adds a distinctive tactical layer. +Smooth, responsive shooting.
Cons: -Map selection feels limited. -Permanent gear can be expensive. -Support and updates were inconsistent.

Prime World

Prime World is a 3D fantasy MOBA with a twist that still feels unusual even by genre standards, it pairs lane-based matches with a home base where you build structures, generate resources, and craft the talents that shape your heroes. Instead of locking every character into a fixed skill kit, Prime World leans heavily on a flexible talent loadout system, letting you tune a hero toward different roles and playstyles from match to match.

Publisher: Nival
Type: MOBA
Release Date: March 31, 2014
Shut Down: March 31, 2021
Pros: +Uncommon hybrid design that stands out. +Extremely deep build variety through talents. +Talent system encourages experimentation. +Multiple modes beyond standard 5v5.
Cons: -Cash shop could create balance concerns. -Castle management can feel disconnected from match action. -Community skewed heavily toward Eastern Europe.

Prime World Shut Down on March 31, 2021

ACE – Arena: Cyber Evolution

ACE – Arena: Cyber Evolution is a sci-fi multiplayer sports title built around fast 3v3 matches that feel like a powered-up take on ice hockey. Teams fight for control of the puck, then use positioning, passing, and character abilities to drive it into the opponent’s net before the clock runs out.

Publisher: Steam
Playerbase: Low
Type: Sports
Release Date: August 18, 2014
Pros: +Simple fundamentals with a high skill ceiling. +Brief, bite-sized match length. +Ranked play and tournament focus for competitive players.
Cons: -Matchmaking could be unstable and inconsistent. -Limited amount of content to keep long-term variety. -Rounds can start to feel samey over time. -Very small active community.

S4 League

S4 League mixes arena-style shooting with acrobatic movement in a way few online action games ever managed. It is a 3D third-person MMO shooter with an anime-inspired look, sci-fi flair, and a soundtrack built around high-energy techno that keeps matches feeling intense even on smaller maps.

Publisher: Aeria Games
Type: MMO Shooter
Release Date: April 4, 2011
Shut Down: April 29, 2021
Pros: +Distinctive anime sci-fi presentation. +Techno soundtrack that suits the pace. +Very fast, movement-driven combat. +Multiple objective-based modes.
Cons: -Weapons are not permanent (rental timers). -Cash shop advantages can skew balance. -Lag and latency can disrupt matches.

S4 League Shut Down on April 29, 2021

Auto Battle

Auto Battle is a free-to-play mobile MMORPG built around an idle, auto-combat loop. Your character continuously clears enemies in repeatable dungeon runs for experience and drops, while your main input is deciding when to challenge the stage boss to push into the next zone. It is essentially a progression and loot-management game first, with MMO-style systems layered on top.

Developer: Playcomet
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: December 15, 2014
Shut Down: 2016
Platforms: Android, iOS, Amazon
Pros: +Satisfying crafting and gear progression. +Plenty to grind and unlock. +A constant stream of items and materials.
Cons: -Monetization can skew PvP balance. -Limited combat visuals and feedback. -Performance slows noticeably in later progression. -Only three class options.

Auto Battle Shut Down in 2016

Cyphers

Cyphers is a 3D, third-person MOBA-style MMO built around quick, action-heavy matches. Two teams clash across lanes, breaking through towers and defensive barricades on the way to the opposing base, where destroying the main structure seals the win.

Publisher: Nexon
Type: MOBA / AOS
Release Date: May 2011 (Korean CB)
Pros: +A distinctive spin on the MOBA formula. +A deep roster of playable Agents. +Several modes to rotate between. +Flashy, expressive combat animations.
Cons: -No Western release announced.

First Assault

First Assault is a free-to-play competitive first-person shooter set in the Ghost In the Shell: Stand Alone Complex universe, built around fast PvP matches and a roster of Section 9 operatives. Each character comes with a signature ability, and the game leans heavily on anime flavor, voice work, and small twists on familiar shooter modes.

Publisher: Nexon
Playerbase: Medium
Type: MMO Shooter
Release Date: July 28, 2016 (NA / EU)
Shut Down Date: December 6, 2017
Pros: +Standout hero abilities. +Skill Sync encourages teamwork. +Weapons can be owned permanently.
Cons: -Core gunplay feels conventional. -Weapon recoil and spread can feel erratic. -Cyberbrain implants expire. -No PvE content (a missed opportunity for the GitS setting!)

Soldier Front 2

Soldier Front 2, known across Asia as Special Forces 2, was a 3D tactical MMO FPS built as the follow-up to the original Soldier Front. In Europe, it also went by the name S.K.I.L.L, and it aimed to deliver a fast, lobby-based shooter with a more grounded tone than the typical arcade F2P FPS of its era.

Publisher: GameForge
Playerbase: Medium
Type: MMO Shooter
Release Date: June 27, 2013
Shut Down: August 4, 2015
Pros: +Permanent weapon purchases. +Snappy, consistent gunplay. +A handful of standout modes. +Solid weapon variety and balance.
Cons: -No meaningful weapon modding. -Population can feel thin.

Exteel

Exteel was a 3D science fiction MMO third person shooter built around fast arena matches and customizable combat mechs. Battles supported up to 16 players at a time, with each pilot tuning their machine through a deep catalog of parts, weapons, and skills that changed both performance and playstyle.

Publisher: NCSoft
Type: F2P Shooter
Release Date: December 4, 2007
Closure Date: September 1, 2010
Pros: +Extensive mech customization with many parts, weapons, and skills. +Both PvP and co-op modes for different moods. +Strong graphics and effects for its time period.
Cons: -Equipment commonly used time limits or durability instead of permanent ownership. -Premium shop gear created a pay-for-power perception. -Match balance could feel rough for newer players versus veterans.

Tales Runner

Tales Runner is a 3D MMO racing game that trades cars for characters, letting you sprint, jump, dash, ski, and climb through obstacle-filled stages themed around fairy tales from both Western and Asian folklore.

Publisher: OGPlanet
Playerbase: Low
Type: MMO Racer
Release Date: April 22, 2014 (NA)
Shut Down Date: April 20, 2017
Pros: +Charming, colorful presentation. +Several modes beyond standard races. +Includes solo and cooperative play. +Social hubs and mini games add variety.
Cons: -Few graphics and display options. -Small community makes matchmaking tough. -Unstable client with frequent issues. -Core loop can feel repetitive over time.