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
7 games in this selection
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 · 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.
Image · Tiny SpeckIn DevelopmentGlitch
Eleven Giants
A peaceful, cooperative browser MMO set inside the minds of eleven giants. After it closed, part of its code and art was released under Creative Commons Zero, which made the Eleven Giants project possible.
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 · NCsoftIn DevelopmentTabula Rasa
Infinite Rasa (Rasa.NET)
A shooter-style MMORPG about humanity's war against the alien Bane. Infinite Rasa is an emulator still in development, with no public server.
Screenshot · Sony Online EntertainmentIn DevelopmentThe Matrix Online
MxOemu
An MMORPG that continued the story of the Matrix films with live events. MxOemu lets players explore the world again, without missions or story.
Screenshot · Carbine StudiosIn DevelopmentWildStar
NexusForever
A science-fiction MMORPG with telegraphed action combat and player housing on the planet Nexus. NexusForever is an emulator still in development.