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Old worlds. New caretakers.
Independent projects rebuilding, preserving and extending games. Read the sources and check the project’s requirements before you play.
53 projects
Website screenshotOpenRA
An open-source recreation of classic strategy games, with modern controls, multiplayer and support for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Command & Conquer: Red Alert
PC
Source checked Nov 2, 2026
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Website screenshotOpenRCT2
An open-source reimplementation with modern operating-system support and cooperative online park building.
RollerCoaster Tycoon 2
PC
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Website screenshotOpenRSC
A free community project that runs several RuneScape Classic-style worlds, including a preservation world, alongside separate worlds where bots are allowed. Its source code is published on GitLab. The project states it is not affiliated with the original game or its publisher.
RuneScape Classic
PC
Source checked Nov 2, 2026
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Website screenshotOrchis
A lightweight alternative server for Dragalia Lost. Unlike Dawnshard, it changes the balance of some characters.
Dragalia Lost
Mobile
Source checked Nov 2, 2026
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Website screenshotPS Online Network Emulated (PSONE)
A fan project restoring the online modes of PlayStation 3 games by redirecting the console's DNS to its own servers. Its homepage lists Warhawk, SOCOM: Confrontation, Twisted Metal: Black Online, Wipeout and PlayStation Home as available, but shows no dates or server status, so current availability is not confirmed.
Warhawk (2007) · SOCOM: Confrontation
Console
Source checked Nov 2, 2026
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Website screenshotPSForever
A fan-based, not-for-profit, open-source server emulator for the original PlanetSide. The project describes itself as playable, with community play sessions every Sunday.
PlanetSide
PC
Source checked Nov 2, 2026
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Website screenshotPoké Classic Network
An unofficial server for Generation IV and V Pokémon games that restores the Global Trade System and battle videos. Other online features are not covered.
Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver · Pokémon Black and White · Pokémon Diamond and Pearl · Pokémon Platinum · Pokémon Black 2 and White 2
Console
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Website screenshotPretendo Network
Open-source replacement servers for Nintendo Network on Wii U and 3DS, licensed under AGPL-3.0. Only part of the original game library is supported. On 2 November 2026 its progress tracker listed Mario Kart 8 at 91%, Super Mario Maker (Wii U) at 68% and Splatoon at 55%.
Splatoon (Wii U) · Mario Kart 8 (Wii U) · Super Mario Maker (Wii U)
Console
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Website screenshotProject Cartographer
A fan mod that restores online multiplayer to Halo 2 for Windows Vista, first released in 2015. It is multiplayer-only and not supported by Microsoft or 343 Industries. A September 2026 update removed the Games for Windows Live dependency and added a server browser.
Halo 2
PC, Console
Source checked Nov 2, 2026
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