Is OGame still online?
Yes. OGame was online when we last checked.
Space-themed browser strategy MMO from Gameforge, one of the longest-running browser games. [1]
What is OGame?
From Wikipedia
OGame is a browser-based, strategy and space-themed massively multiplayer online game developed and published by Gameforge. Originally released in 2002, it is one of the longest-running browser games and remains in active development. The game is available in multiple languages, with separate communities for different regions that share largely identical gameplay. Players are typically informed about updates, rule changes, and new features through official forums and in-game announcements.
Since 2011, OGame has undergone continuous development, including major gameplay updates and technical improvements. Notable additions include the introduction of new mechanics such as Lifeforms, which expanded progression and strategic depth, as well as avatar and profile systems that enhanced player customization and social features.
In 2022, the game celebrated its 20th anniversary with large-scale in-game events, community activities, and content updates. The game has also been made accessible on mobile platforms, allowing players to manage their empires beyond traditional web browsers.
OGame continues to operate globally with an active player base, receiving regular updates, seasonal events, and new universes, reflecting its long-term live-service model more than two decades after its original release.
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In this directory, OGame sits in the classic web collection and is tagged strategy (28 games), space (8 games), mmo (19 games) and persistent (18 games). It launched in 2002, which places it on our timeline.
Fact file
- Developer
- Gameforge
- First released
- 2002
- Genre
- massively multiplayer online game, turn-based strategy video game
- Platforms
- web browser
- Game modes
- multiplayer video game
- Country of origin
- Germany
Source: Wikidata (CC0). Wikidata is community-edited; corrections welcome there.
How to play
- 01Open ogame.gameforge.com in a desktop or mobile browser. It is the official site; avoid “unblocked” mirrors.
- 02The homepage doesn't say whether you need an account. Many games here let you play as a guest and register later to keep progress.
- 03The homepage doesn't list controls, so we don't guess. Most games show a tutorial or a “how to play” screen on first launch.
Platform notes
- Browser
- Plays in the browser from ogame.gameforge.com (our inclusion rule).
- Account
- Not stated on the homepage.
- Mobile
- Not stated on the homepage.
Status history
| Checked (UTC) | Status | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026, 08:46 UTC | Online | 1256 ms |
| Oct 29, 2026, 08:24 UTC | Online | 1083 ms |
Per-check history started on Oct 29, 2026. Status changes across all games are in the status log.
OGame: FAQ
▸Is OGame still online?
Yes. At our last check on Oct 29, 2026, 08:46 UTC, the official site at ogame.gameforge.com responded normally (HTTP 200) in 1256 ms. A site that answers doesn't guarantee busy servers, so if a lobby is empty, try a different time of day.
▸When did OGame come out?
OGame launched in 2002 (source: en.wikipedia.org).
▸Who made OGame?
Wikidata lists Gameforge as the developer.
▸Do I need to download anything or make an account to play OGame?
OGame is playable from its official website in a web browser; that's our inclusion rule. Its homepage doesn't state whether an account is required, so expect a possible sign-up step.
▸What's the official OGame website?
https://ogame.gameforge.com/. Still Online only links to official game sites, never to re-uploads or mirror sites.
▸What games are similar to OGame?
If you like OGame, try Astro Empires, Planetarion, Ikariam, Neptune's Pride.
If you like OGame
Astro Empires
Online · 356ms · astroempires.com
Free real-time space strategy MMO in a persistent universe.
#space #strategy #persistent
Planetarion
Online · 343ms · planetarion.com · 2000
Space strategy MMO: mine your planet's asteroids, build a fleet and attack other players' planets.
#strategy #space #mmo
Ikariam
Online · 1038ms · ikariam.gameforge.com · 2008
Browser strategy MMO where you rule a small town on an archipelago in classical Greece.
#strategy #mmo #persistent
Neptune's Pride
Online · 104ms · np.ironhelmet.com
Real-time space strategy played over several weeks: race to capture half the stars in the galaxy through fleets, trade and diplomacy.
#space #strategy #persistent
Pardus
Online · 639ms · pardus.at · 2004
Graphical browser MMORPG in space with a player-driven economy across hundreds of sectors.
#space #mmo #trading
Travian: Legends
Online · 1044ms · travian.com · 2004
Persistent real-time strategy set in classical antiquity; build villages and fight other players.
#strategy #mmo #persistent