We’re happy to announce a new addition to the Abandonware Ring: the “Funded” badge! This isn’t just a shiny icon—it’s a mark that shows which member sites have received a helping hand from The Abandonware Ring’s own community fund.
Why did we start this? Simple: running a classic gaming site can get expensive, and sometimes our members need a little financial boost to keep things going. When we see a member site that needs help, we step in with direct support from our fund. Once a site is backed, they get the “Funded” badge so everyone knows they’ve got a bit of extra love from us.
It’s our way of making sure the best parts of the community stick around and thrive, even when times get tough. If you see that badge, you’ll know that site is getting the support it needs to keep bringing classic games, resources, and nostalgia to everyone.
Thanks for being part of the Ring and for helping keep abandonware alive and well!
This isn’t a post we wanted to make, but it’s time to be honest with everyone. After a lot of discussion, we’ve decided to suspend both Abandonia and Reloaded from the Abandonware Ring.
Here’s the reality: Abandonia was once a legendary spot for anyone hunting down classic games and lost gems. But these days, it’s a shadow of its former self. When you visit, you’re hit with a wall of casino ads, pages that barely load, and error messages everywhere you turn. The games—the whole point of the site—just don’t work anymore. We’re actually worried about the safety of our users at this point. It doesn’t feel right to send someone there, especially new folks who might think they’ll find the games they want, only to end up on a site overrun with ads.
It’s not just the technical mess, either. There’s been no sign of updates, care, or even basic moderation from the current owner. We’ve even reached out directly to offer help, but our messages have been ignored. We owe it to the community to protect everyone from spammy ads, dead links, and disappointment.
We’re not closing the door forever—if things turn around, we’d love to welcome them back. But for now, we’re stepping back.
Thanks for sticking with us and for keeping the real spirit of abandonware alive.
Visitors new and old: we encourage you to stop by the tAR Discord - at current standing there are over 540 members in our server - including AW OGs such as Swizzle, Poorgod, Anomonous Guy, Lone Lee, Muaddib, Jante and many more lurking about.
Abandonware isn't just about the software we preserve, but the friendships we have created that have lasted a lifetime. Some of us haven't spoken in 20 years, but it might aswell be just last week!
If you'd like to hear stories from yesteryear, reconnect with old friends, or just share your memories, then jump in, we are waiting for you!