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
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.
Marvel Heroes
MHServerEmu
An online action RPG with a large roster of Marvel characters. Its servers went offline in November 2017, earlier than the announced end-of-year date. MHServerEmu is an open-source emulator for running it yourself.
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 · Soapbox Race WorldPlayableNeed for Speed: World
Soapbox Race World
A free-to-play online racing game set in an open world. EA closed it in 2015; Soapbox Race World provides a launcher and community servers.
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.
Screenshot · Dreamcast LivePlayablePhantasy Star Online (Dreamcast)
Sylverant
Sega's pioneering online action RPG for Dreamcast, including Version 2. Dreamcast Live lists servers for both versions hosted by Sylverant and Dreamcast-Talk.
Box art · SegaPlayablePhantasy Star Online Episode I & II
Insignia
The GameCube and Xbox edition of Sega's online action RPG. Insignia supports the Xbox version, and Sylverant hosts a community server for several versions.
Phantasy Star Online: Blue Burst
Ephinea
The PC edition of Sega's online action RPG, released first in Japan. Community servers keep cooperative play available.