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 · 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.
Darkspore
Resurrection Capsule (ReCap)
A sci-fi action RPG from the makers of Spore, where players build squads of genetically engineered heroes. ReCap is an unfinished effort to make it playable again.
Screenshot · Dreamcast LivePlayableDaytona USA (2001)
Dreamcast Live
The Dreamcast version of Sega's arcade racer, released in North America as Daytona USA, with four-player online races and ghost uploads. Dreamcast Live lists a community-hosted server.
Dragalia Lost
Dawnshard
A mobile action RPG co-developed by Cygames and Nintendo, built around dragon transformations and co-op raids. Dawnshard and Orchis are community servers for it.
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 · Sandstorm (EQOA)PlayableEverQuest Online Adventures
Sandstorm (EQOA)
A PlayStation 2 MMORPG set in the world of Norrath, separate from the PC EverQuest. Sandstorm runs a live server that also works in a web browser.
Fortune Street
WiiLink WFC
A Wii board game mixing Mario and Dragon Quest characters with property trading, released in Europe as Boom Street. WiiLink WFC features it among its supported games.
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.