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
54 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.
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.
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.