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 · 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 · 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.
Screenshot · SegaUnknownPhantasy Star Universe
Clementine
Sega's follow-up to Phantasy Star Online, with a single-player story and an online mode across the Gurhal system. Clementine is a fan-made server for it.
Pirates of the Caribbean Online
The Legend of Pirates Online
Disney's pirate MMORPG with sailing, sword combat and the Black Pearl storyline. It closed on the same day as Toontown Online; The Legend of Pirates Online recreates it independently of Disney.