A Tale in the Desert
~150
daily players
A Tale in the DesertVSRec Room
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Game Status
Status
Active
A Tale in the Desert status is active.
Status
Active
Rec Room status is active.
Estimated Daily Players
Estimated Daily Players
~150
We estimate that A Tale in the Desert has currently around 150 players daily.
A Tale in the Desert is a long-running, niche MMO released in 2003 focused on social interaction and cooperative gameplay. Despite its age, it maintains a small but dedicated player base, typical for older, community-driven sandbox MMOs unsupported by major publishers.
Estimated Daily Players
~150 thousand
We estimate that Rec Room has currently around 150k players daily.
Rec Room is a well-known social VR and cross-platform game that has been around since 2016, supported by frequent updates and UGC content. While older, it continues to attract a large audience particularly on VR, console, and mobile platforms. Its accessible, family-friendly nature, and persistent updates keep it relevant, though its player base is likely below its peak.
Social Score
Social activity comparison between A Tale in the Desert and Rec Room. Data includes social media activity, community discussions, and online mentions tracked over time.
Social score for A Tale in the Desert
| Month | Social Score | Change |
|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | ~4 | 33.3% |
| August 2025 | ~3 | 0.0% |
| July 2025 | ~3 | 25.0% |
| September 2024 | ~4 | 20.0% |
| May 2024 | ~5 |
Social score for Rec Room
| Month | Social Score | Change |
|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | ~54 | 5.9% |
| August 2025 | ~51 | 63.8% |
| July 2025 | ~141 | 29.5% |
| February 2025 | ~200 | 2.0% |
| January 2025 | ~204 |
Game Age
Age
23 years ago
A Tale in the Desert was released in February 2003 (23 years ago).
Age
9 years ago
Rec Room was released in June 2016 (9 years ago).
Platforms
Rec Room is available on 7 platforms.
Player Perspectives
A Tale in the Desert offers 1 player perspective.
Rec Room offers 5 player perspectives.
Developers
A Tale in the Desert has 1 developer.
Rec Room has 1 developer.
Publishers
A Tale in the Desert has 1 publisher.
Rec Room has 1 publisher.
Categories
A Tale in the Desert has 3 categories.
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