Category: Graveyard

Tera

Tera: Rising is a 3D fantasy MMORPG best known for bringing a more hands-on, action-game approach to MMO combat. Instead of relying on tab targeting alone, you are expected to aim attacks, time blocks, and dodge enemy swings while questing through Arborea’s zones and tackling its dungeon bosses. With multiple races, a deep class roster, and flashy skill design, Tera delivered a distinct style of MMO moment-to-moment gameplay during its run.

Publisher: Krafton Blue Hole
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: May 1, 2012 (NA)
Shut Down Date: June 30, 2022
PvP: Duels / Battlegrounds / Open World
Pros: +Smooth visuals and responsive combat feel. +Guild conflicts with a political layer. +Skill-based targeting that keeps fights active. +Controller support.
Cons: -Questing can drag in the middle levels. -Crafting feels underdeveloped and unrewarding.

Tera Shut Down on June 30, 2022

Forsaken World

Forsaken World is a 3D fantasy MMORPG set in the world of Eyrda, built around traditional questing, instanced dungeons, and a healthy dose of PvP. With 6 races and 9 classes available, it leans into variety, and it remains notable for offering Vampires as a playable class, which is still uncommon in the genre.

Publisher: Gearbox Publishing
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: June 14, 2011 (NA/EU)
Shut Down: November 30, 2022
PvP: Duels / Arenas / Guild Battles
Pros: +Wide selection of races and classes. +Clean, feature-rich UI. +Strong character creator options. +Lots of occupations and side systems.
Cons: -Cash shop advantages can affect competitive play. -PvE leveling is generally very forgiving and rarely demanding.

Forsaken World Shut Down on November 30, 2022

Eden Eternal

Eden Eternal is a 3D, anime-styled fantasy MMORPG from X-Legend that leans heavily into charm and flexibility. Its cel-shaded presentation and upbeat world design immediately signal that this is a lighter, more colorful take on the genre, but the real hook is mechanical: instead of locking you into one job forever, the game lets you unlock and swap between 20+ classes on a single character. Because each class levels separately, progression turns into a long-term project, and that grind is exactly what kept many players experimenting with new roles for years.

Publisher: Aeria Games
Playerbase: Low
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: June 15, 2011 (NA/EU)
Shut Down Date: April 29, 2021
PvP: Duels / Arenas / Guild vs Guild Territory Wars
Pros: +Standout multi-class design that stays fun. +Large roster of classes to unlock. +Attractive cel-shaded art style. +Strong housing features. +5 playable races.
Cons: -Most classes have limited skill variety. -Progression can feel repetitive and grind-heavy.

Eden Eternal Shut Down on April 29, 2021

Scarlet Blade

Scarlet Blade (released in Asia as Queensblade Online) is a 3D sci-fi and fantasy MMORPG built around an overtly “mature” presentation, including frequent nudity. Players pledge themselves to one of two sides, the Free Knights or the Royal Guards, then level through quest zones, dungeons, and PvP while the game leans heavily into fan service. Scarlet Blade officially shut down on March 31, 2016 on the Aeria portal.

Publisher: Aeria Games
Playerbase: Medium
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: March 27, 2013 (NA/EU)
Shut Down Date: March 31, 2016
PvP: Duels / Faction Battlefields
Pros: +Distinct sci-fi and fantasy blend for zones and enemies. +Action feels smooth and responsive. +Eye-catching character and environment visuals. +Dungeon runs are an enjoyable change of pace.
Cons: -Questing can become a repetitive grind. -Weak quest writing and uneven dialogue. -Voice work often fails to match the tone.

Defiance

Defiance is a cross-platform 3D sci-fi MMOTPS built around a rare concept, an online shooter designed to complement a TV series that aired on SyFy under the same name. You play as an Ark Hunter, scavenging the wreckage of crashed alien Ark ships for tech and valuables while surviving a hostile, monster-filled wasteland in a ruined future Earth.

Publisher: Trion Worlds
Type: MMOTPS (third person shooter)
Release Date: April 2, 2013
Shut Down: April 29, 2021
PvP: Deathmatch and Open World
Pros: +Big shared-world zones with persistent activity. +Plenty of guns, skills, and vehicles to build around.
Cons: -Free accounts run into notable limitations. -Some activities and options sit behind DLC. -Level gaps can create awkward balance when players mix in the same area.

Defiance Shut Down on April 29, 2021

Archlord 2

Archlord 2 is a PvP-driven 3D fantasy MMORPG set in Chantra, a parallel take on the world from the original Archlord. Built as a spiritual follow-up, it leans hard into faction conflict, letting players pledge themselves to either the Azuni or the Crunn and work toward large-scale warfare that can reach 200 vs 200.

Publisher: Webzen
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: July 8, 2014 (NA/EU)
Shut Down Date: November 24, 2015
PvP: Open World / Duels / Battlegrounds / Arena
Pros: +Massive battles that scale up to 200 vs 200. +Flexible weapon-based roles instead of fixed classes. +Memorable soundtrack and strong presentation.
Cons: -Story and questing rarely stand out. -Cash shop influences power and progression.

Archlord Shut Down on November 24, 2015

ArcheAge

ArcheAge was a 3D sandbox fantasy MMORPG set in the medieval world of Erenor, where two rival powers, Nuia in the west and Haranya in the east, constantly clash for territory and influence. Rather than forcing everyone down the same combat focused treadmill, it encouraged players to grow through a mix of adventuring, trade, crime, farming, and crafting, with enough open ended systems to support everything from peaceful homesteaders to opportunistic pirates.

Developer: XL Games
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: September 16, 2014 (NA/EU)
Shut Down: June 27, 2024
Pros: +Flexible multi-skillset class building. +Deep crafting and trade systems. +Persistent player housing. +Player driven crime and trial mechanics.
Cons: -Limited race selection. -Cash shop could feel pricey and influential.

ArcheAge Shut Down on June 27, 2024

TOME: Immortal Arena

TOME: Immortal Arena is a 3D fantasy MOBA built around brisk, brawl-heavy matches that typically wrap in 10 to 20 minutes. Instead of leaning into complex stat math, it aims for an approachable ruleset, there is no ability power, armor penetration, magic resistance, or similar layers that define many genre staples.

Publisher: KIXEYE / Steam
Playerbase: Low
Type: MOBA
Release Date: November 21, 2014 (NA/EU)
Shut Down Date: May, 2015
Pros: +Fast 10 to 20 minute matches with frequent fights. +Easy to learn and get into quickly. +Supports a 7 vs 7 map for bigger brawls.
Cons: -Very little room for builds or personalization. -Lightweight systems can feel shallow to competitive players. -Small item pool limits experimentation.

MapleStory 2

Maplestory 2 is a 3D fantasy MMORPG built around social features and player creativity. As the follow-up to the long-running MapleStory, it revisits the same universe with an isometric 3D presentation and a bigger focus on activities outside of combat, including housing, mini games, and tools for making and sharing content.

Publisher: Nexon
Playerbase: Shut Down
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: October 10, 2018 (Global)
Shut Down Date: May 27, 2020
PvP: Mini Games
Pros: +Robust, persistent housing. +Strong support for player-made cosmetics. +Excellent music features. +Enjoyable mini games and social activities. +Responsive, smooth controls.
Cons: -Cute art style is not for everyone. -Questing and leveling can feel routine and formulaic.