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2D isometric fantasy MMORPG

Astonia III

Astonia III was a German-developed isometric fantasy MMORPG released in 2001 by Intent Software. The official servers operated for more than a decade before closing in 2014, after which creator Daniel Brockhaus released the source code and community-run revivals appeared.

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Status
Official servers closed 2014 / community-run derivatives active
Business model
Originally subscription; source-released/community-run
Genre
2D isometric fantasy MMORPG
Release
2001
Platforms
Windows
Developer
Intent Software / Daniel Brockhaus
Publisher
Intent Software
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PvECombat focusPvP

Both PvE and PvP are recorded

SoloPlay styleGroup

Meaningful solo play is recorded

StructuredWorld structureSandbox

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TargetedCombat feelAction

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HousingNot recordedCraftingNot recordedTradingRecordedControllerNot recordedPvERecordedPvPRecorded
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Why you might like it

  • Genuine indie pedigree — built solo by German programmer Daniel Brockhaus as a sequel to his earlier hobby project Mercenaries of Astonia, giving it real design continuity rather than a generic reskin.
  • When Intent Software's official servers closed in late 2014, Brockhaus released the source code publicly, which let community-run derivatives keep the isometric fantasy world playable.
  • A genuinely early (2001) example of a subscription MMORPG built and sustained by essentially one developer, offering a distinct piece of MMO history for players interested in the genre's indie roots.
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Things to consider

  • Official commercial servers closed in 2014 — anyone wanting to play today is relying on community-run, source-based derivatives, so verify a specific server's population and uptime before committing.
  • Visuals and interface reflect an early-2000s isometric MMORPG; players expecting modern production values should adjust expectations accordingly.
  • Reliable gameplay imagery was not available during the latest media review.
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Research record

Last checked
2026-08-16
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Source note
Historical/official source verification
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What MMOFinder has checked

6/6documented areas
  • Gameplay featuresStructured gameplay fields were source-checked for this profile.Verified
  • Gameplay mediaTwo source-attributed gameplay images are recorded.Verified
  • Source trail3 linked sources are recorded for review.Verified
  • Last reviewedCatalog fields reviewed Aug 16, 2026.Verified

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Current profileAstonia IIIStart here
Combat match/TG/MUDAlternative profile where no exact combat match is recordedGenre & settingAstonia RemasteredAlternative profile where no exact genre match is recordedShared featuresThe 4th ComingShared: PvP, PvE, trading, solo playBusiness model12SKY M GLOBALAlternative profile where no exact model match is recorded

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Game history

Astonia III timeline

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  1. 2001
    Released

    MMOFinder records Astonia III as released in 2001.

  2. Current
    Catalog status

    Official servers closed 2014 / community-run derivatives active

  3. 2026-08-16
    Research checked

    Core catalog fields were reviewed for this profile.

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Astonia III screenshots & gameplay

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Source: YouTube gameplay video

Gameplay, availability and research notes

Astonia III is an MMOFinder catalog profile classified as a 2D isometric fantasy MMORPG. The current research record lists its status as Official servers closed 2014 / community-run derivatives active and its business model as Originally subscription; source-released/community-run. MMOFinder records its release year as 2001. Platform availability is recorded as Windows. MMOFinder keeps incomplete fields visibly unverified so sparse information is not converted into unsupported game facts.

Gameplay metadata currently describes combat or multiplayer structure as Isometric class/skill-based fantasy PvE/PvP. Discovery tags attached to the profile include Fantasy, MMORPG, Isometric, Historical, Open Source, PvE. Developer information is listed as Intent Software / Daniel Brockhaus, and publisher information is listed as Intent Software. These structured details support filtering and comparison while preserving the limits of the available research.

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