Discover online games that were shut down and the community projects bringing them back to life.
Public sources. Independent projects.
Discover the people keeping these worlds alive.How this directory worksKEEP THE GOOD TIMES GOING
Screenshot · ACEmulatorPlayableACEmulator (ACE)
One of the first major 3D MMORPGs, set in the world of Dereth with monthly story events. All official servers closed in 2017; ACEmulator recreates the final state of the game.
Image · Skylords RebornPlayableSkylords Reborn
A real-time strategy game where players build decks of cards to summon units, spells and buildings. Skylords Reborn revived it without EA's endorsement.
BF2Hub
A large-scale modern combat shooter with vehicles, squads and commanders. The game itself still runs; its official online service ended with GameSpy, and BF2Hub replaces it.
“Playable” is project-reported. Check the source and review date before installing.
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FIELD NOTES
The 2014 GameSpy shutdown took online play away from many PC games. These community services restored it, each for its own games.
9 games coveredToontown, Pirates of the Caribbean Online, Club Penguin and Virtual Magic Kingdom all closed. Fan revivals exist for each, with different levels of risk.
4 games coveredNintendo Wi-Fi Connection ended in May 2014. Three community services now cover different Wii and DS games: here is which does what.
9 games coveredMeet the independent projects keeping your favorite games within reach.
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