Hall Of Shame
Games that actually shipped, then failed: developer shutdowns, and launches that peaked and died. Unreleased and TBA titles are not listed.
Killed by devs9
ConcordEgregiousServer Shutdown
Firewalk Studios · Sony Interactive Entertainment · Shutdown Sep 6, 2024
Peak
697
Reviews
1.2k(43%)
Status
Shutdown
The CrewEgregiousLicense Revoked
Ivory Tower · Ubisoft · Shutdown Mar 31, 2024
Peak
14k
Reviews
12k(62%)
Status
Shutdown
The Day BeforeEgregiousAbandoned / Delisted
Fntastic · Fntastic / Mytona · Shutdown Dec 22, 2023
Peak
39k
Reviews
8.2k(21%)
Status
Shutdown
HyenasEgregiousForced Closure
Creative Assembly · Sega · Shutdown Sep 27, 2023
Status
Shutdown
Marvel's AvengersSignificantServer Shutdown
Crystal Dynamics · Square Enix / Embracer Group · Shutdown Sep 30, 2023
Peak
28k
Reviews
14k(72%)
Status
Shutdown
Babylon's FallSignificantServer Shutdown
PlatinumGames · Square Enix · Shutdown Feb 27, 2023
Peak
1.2k
Reviews
1.1k(26%)
Status
Shutdown
AnthemSignificantAbandoned / Delisted
BioWare · Electronic Arts · Shutdown Feb 26, 2021
Peak
100k
Reviews
8.3k(57%)
Status
Shutdown
BattlebornSignificantServer Shutdown
Gearbox Software · 2K Games · Shutdown Jan 31, 2021
Peak
13k
Reviews
6.8k(66%)
Status
Shutdown
Knockout CityNotableServer Shutdown
Velan Studios · EA / Velan Studios · Shutdown Jun 6, 2023
Peak
9.8k
Reviews
4.1k(79%)
Status
Shutdown
Worst Game Launches30
Released at least 7 days ago, with a real launch footprint (peak players or reviews), then a post-release failure: retention collapse, negative reception, or a breakout score that never recovered.
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SCREAM NOTECatastrophic
Action, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy · Jul 28, 2026
Peak
2
Reviews
54(2%)
Score
6/100
Age
36d
Soul Land: Awakening WorldCatastrophic
Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play · Jun 1, 2026
Peak
254
Score
6/100
Age
93d
THE WALLWAYCatastrophic
Action, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play, Early Access · May 2, 2025
Peak
0
Reviews
51(8%)
Score
7/100
Age
488d
Desire EmpireCatastrophic
Adventure, Casual, RPG, Free To Play · Jul 23, 2026
Peak
268
Score
7/100
Age
41d
Colonies of The RemnantCatastrophic
Action, Adventure, Indie, Early Access · Jul 17, 2026
Peak
1
Reviews
74(7%)
Score
9/100
Age
47d
KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAMECatastrophic
RPG, Free To Play · Sep 30, 2025
Peak
379
Score
9/100
Age
337d
Sword & Shield SimulatorCatastrophic
Indie, Simulation, Early Access · Aug 11, 2026
Peak
13
Reviews
41(22%)
Score
11/100
Age
22d
Typing FarmerRough launch
Casual, Indie, Simulation · Apr 19, 2026
Peak
518
Score
13/100
Age
136d
Passion BayRough launch
Casual, Indie, Strategy, Free To Play · Mar 16, 2026
Peak
3
Reviews
65(26%)
Score
14/100
Age
170d
Neopets - Mega Mini Games Collection - The Neopian Arcade OdysseyRough launch
Adventure, Casual, Indie · Mar 26, 2026
Peak
1
Reviews
45(33%)
Score
14/100
Age
160d
WarhoundsRough launch
Action, RPG, Strategy · Aug 11, 2026
Peak
554
Score
14/100
Age
22d
Vanya Online - Idle MMORPGRough launch
Casual, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play · Jul 17, 2026
Peak
24
Reviews
74(23%)
Score
15/100
Age
47d
Drunkard SimulatorRough launch
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Early Access · Jan 26, 2026
Peak
1
Reviews
50(32%)
Score
15/100
Age
219d
Relic HuntRough launch
Casual, Indie, Simulation, Free To Play · Feb 12, 2025
Peak
0
Reviews
47(34%)
Score
15/100
Age
567d
The CarcassRough launch
Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy · Aug 11, 2026
Peak
16
Reviews
75(28%)
Score
16/100
Age
22d
BLOCKLORDSRough launch
Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Simulation, Strategy · Mar 31, 2026
Peak
1
Reviews
66(33%)
Score
16/100
Age
155d
GnomichRough launch
Adventure, Casual, Simulation, Strategy, Free To Play · Dec 5, 2024
Peak
0
Reviews
54(35%)
Score
16/100
Age
636d
ZafiraRough launch
Action, Casual, RPG, Free To Play · Oct 14, 2025
Peak
2
Reviews
58(36%)
Score
16/100
Age
323d
PC Store SimulatorRough launch
Simulation · Mar 30, 2026
Peak
2
Reviews
44(39%)
Score
16/100
Age
156d
XiuXian Idle CultivationRough launch
Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation · Jul 23, 2026
Peak
67
Reviews
89(24%)
Score
17/100
Age
41d
Steppe RiderRough launch
Casual, Free To Play · Dec 19, 2025
Peak
1
Reviews
60(37%)
Score
17/100
Age
257d
ObsculaRough launch
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Free To Play · Apr 29, 2025
Peak
1
Reviews
65(37%)
Score
17/100
Age
491d
Western RyeRough launch
Action, Adventure, Indie, Early Access · Aug 25, 2026
Peak
41
Reviews
41(39%)
Score
17/100
Age
8d
Apocalypse: The Last RVRough launch
Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access · Jul 31, 2026
Peak
18
Reviews
44(41%)
Score
17/100
Age
33d
Don't Panic TogetherRough launch
Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Early Access · Jun 10, 2026
Peak
1
Reviews
48(42%)
Score
17/100
Age
84d
Smith & Dungeon: Crafting the Legendary WeaponsRough launch
Action, Indie, RPG · May 15, 2025
Peak
1
Reviews
42(43%)
Score
17/100
Age
475d
Everlusting LifeRough launch
Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Strategy, Free To Play · May 8, 2025
Peak
705
Score
17/100
Age
482d
DoDonPachi Resurrection ReigniteRough launch
Action, Indie · Aug 26, 2026
Peak
92
Reviews
68(32%)
Score
18/100
Age
7d
E-Commerce Simulator 2025Rough launch
Casual, Indie, Simulation · May 1, 2025
Peak
1
Reviews
82(35%)
Score
18/100
Age
489d
AltarRough launch
Action, Casual, Indie, Simulation · Feb 27, 2025
Peak
0
Reviews
73(38%)
Score
18/100
Age
552d