THE DIRECTORY
The servers closed. The stories didn’t.
Games with a documented original-service shutdown. Explore their independent community projects, where available.
Games in this selection
75 games in this selection
Screenshot · NCsoftPlayableCity of Heroes
City of Heroes: Homecoming
A superhero MMORPG known for its deep character creator. NCSoft closed the official servers in 2012; the Homecoming community server now runs under an official licence.
Club Penguin
Club Penguin Journey
A browser-based world for children where players dressed up penguins, played minigames and joined seasonal parties. Disney has closed several fan servers, so revivals carry a high risk of takedown.
Screenshot · Electronic ArtsPlayableCommand & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath
C&C:Online
The stand-alone expansion to Tiberium Wars, adding subfactions and a Nod campaign. It is supported by C&C:Online.
Screenshot · Electronic ArtsPlayableCommand & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars
C&C:Online
The return of the Tiberium saga, with GDI, Nod and the alien Scrin. C&C:Online restores its multiplayer lobby and ranking.
Screenshot · Electronic ArtsPlayableCommand & Conquer: Generals
C&C:Online
A modern-warfare Command & Conquer with the USA, China and the GLA as playable factions. C&C:Online supports both Generals and its Zero Hour expansion.
Screenshot · Electronic ArtsPlayableCommand & Conquer: Generals - Zero Hour
C&C:Online
The expansion to Command & Conquer: Generals, adding generals with unique armies and a new campaign. C&C:Online restores lobby-based online play.
Screenshot · Electronic ArtsPlayableCommand & Conquer: Red Alert 3
C&C:Online
The third Red Alert game, with three factions and a co-operative campaign. C&C:Online replaces its GameSpy-based multiplayer.
Screenshot · Valve · PC versionPlayableCounter-Strike (Xbox)
Insignia
The original Xbox release of the team-based shooter. Insignia lists it among its supported games.
Box art · Microsoft Game StudiosPlayableCrimson Skies: High Road to Revenge
Insignia
Air combat in an alternate 1930s with zeppelins and sky pirates. Insignia lists the Xbox game as supported.