8BitMMO

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8BitMMO is a sandbox-style indie MMORPG that launched in 2015. While it is a persistent world with MMO elements, its indie status and age make it unlikely to have a large active playerbase today—most similar indie MMOs decline to a small but loyal community after 5+ years. The lack of major publisher support or recent updates further limits its reach. Estimated daily players likely in the low hundreds.

STALCRAFT, developed by EXBO and released in late 2022, is a multiplayer open-world shooter with strong post-apocalyptic/STALKER influences. It has cultivated a niche but loyal community, mostly on PC. At under two years old, its player engagement has slightly declined from launch but remains healthy for a smaller studio, especially on platforms like Steam. The game supports large player counts on servers, but its overall DAP is moderate due to its niche genre and indie developer status.