[GALLERY] 3 "dead games" that gamers regret the most
Despite having shut down their servers long ago, Evolve, Robocraft, and Battleborn are still titles that many gamers long to play at least once in their lifetime.
Báo Khoa học và Đời sống•25/05/2026
The rapid growth of the online gaming industry has made the concept of "dead games" increasingly familiar, but unlike games with few players, many titles have even been removed from stores, had their servers shut down permanently, and only exist in the memories of their loyal gaming community. Among them, Evolve is often considered one of the most regrettable, having once possessed an incredibly innovative asymmetrical gameplay style that allowed four players to cooperate in hunting giant monsters controlled by another player in intense battles that were different from most shooters of the time. Evolve's appeal lay in the fact that each monster had a unique set of skills, creating a very different tactical experience, but the controversial DLC model and the rapidly declining community prevented the game from maintaining its appeal despite once being considered "ahead of its time".
Robocraft is also a name that many gamers regret not owning, as it allowed players to assemble combat vehicles from a variety of different parts, then bring those bizarre machines into chaotic but incredibly creative online battles. Robocraft's greatest appeal lies in the feeling of constantly designing, modifying, and experimenting with new strategies. However, after years of inconsistent updates and changing community trends, the game has gradually lost the large player base it once had at its peak. Meanwhile, Battleborn was once considered the "future star" of the hero shooter genre thanks to its eye-catching cartoon style and diverse character system, but the game's fate completely changed when it had to compete directly with the Overwatch craze from Blizzard Entertainment. Despite being praised by many gamers for its quality gameplay and strategic depth, Battleborn quickly faded into obscurity due to its ill-timed release, leaving the game with virtually no chance to truly establish itself in the fiercely competitive online gaming market. Even now, despite servers having shut down or communities no longer being as large as before, Evolve, Robocraft, and Battleborn are still frequently mentioned on gaming forums as "unfinished legends," proving that even a great game can sometimes fail due to publishing strategy, release timing, or the rapidly changing modern gaming market.
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