8BitMMO

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Wurm Unlimited

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.

Wurm Unlimited is a standalone version of the sandbox MMO 'Wurm Online,' letting players host private servers or join others. Released in 2015 and with a niche but dedicated community, it has seen declining but stable activity, primarily among small private servers and modding enthusiasts. As a sandbox MMO with player-run worlds but no central persistent world like Wurm Online, its active playerbase is limited but consistent, likely under 500 daily.