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
39 games in this selection
Screenshot · SanctuaryIn DevelopmentFree Realms
Sanctuary (Open Source Free Realms)
A family-friendly free-to-play MMO with jobs, minigames and a colourful fantasy world, also released on PlayStation 3. Sanctuary is an open-source server emulator in development.
Halo 2
Insignia
Bungie's shooter that defined online console multiplayer on the original Xbox. Insignia restores Xbox Live play, while Project Cartographer revives the Windows Vista version.
Mario Kart 8 (Wii U)
Pretendo Network
The Wii U release of Mario Kart 8, distinct from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Switch. Pretendo Network supports its online races.
Mario Kart Wii
Wiimmfi
Nintendo's kart racer for the Wii, with motion controls and 12-player online races. Wiimmfi keeps online play active, and the custom track community is still large.
Mario Strikers Charged
WiiLink WFC
Nintendo's over-the-top football game for Wii, with online matches over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. WiiLink WFC features it among its supported games.
Box art · Microsoft Game StudiosPlayableMechAssault
Insignia
An arcade BattleTech action game that was an early showcase for Xbox Live. Insignia lists it as supported.
Screenshot · SaveMGOPlayableMetal Gear Online (2008)
SaveMGO
The online multiplayer companion to Metal Gear Solid 4 on PlayStation 3. SaveMGO runs community servers for it and for earlier Metal Gear online modes.
Screenshot · MH3SPIn DevelopmentMonster Hunter Tri
MH3SP (Monster Hunter 3 Server Project)
The Wii entry in the Monster Hunter series, introducing underwater combat. Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate is a separate release; MH3SP targets the Wii original.
Screenshot · Dreamcast LivePlayableOuttrigger
Dreamcast Live
Sega AM2's arcade shooter with online matches for up to six players on Dreamcast. Dreamcast Live lists a community-hosted server.