A3: Still Alive

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The Mana World

A3: Still Alive is a mobile MMORPG published by Netmarble, released in late 2020. It combines action RPG and battle royale elements, benefiting initially from the publisher's large mobile audience. However, as a mobile MMO in its third year, player activity is likely in gradual decline. Industry trends for mobile MMOs suggest it retains a modest, but diminishing, daily player base leveraging recurring events and in-app purchases.

The Mana World is a very small, open-source 2D MMORPG that has existed for many years. While it has a dedicated community, its active daily player base is very modest, typically between a few dozen and just over a hundred on a good day. Its retro presentation, lack of commercial publisher, and open-source nature mean it has never achieved mainstream popularity. However, it does meet traditional MMO criteria: persistent world and multiplayer interactions.