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
31 games in this selection
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 · Electronic ArtsPlayableCrysis
CryMP
Crytek's open-ended shooter known for its nanosuit and demanding graphics. The single-player game still runs; CryMP restores multiplayer for the original PC release.
Dragon Ball Online
DBO Global
An MMORPG based on the Dragon Ball franchise, released in South Korea. DBO Global runs a community server with an English client.
Image · Electronic ArtsPlayableEarth & Beyond
Net-7
A space-faring MMORPG where players piloted starships as traders, explorers or warriors. EA closed it after two years; Net-7 runs an emulated server.
Screenshot · Cartoon NetworkPlayableFusionFall
OpenFusion
Cartoon Network's MMO bringing its characters together against an alien invasion. OpenFusion is an open-source server that recreates several versions of the game.
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.
Screenshot · Darkflame UniversePlayableLEGO Universe
Darkflame Universe
A family MMO where players built with LEGO bricks and fought the Maelstrom. Darkflame Universe provides open-source server software; there is no official public server.