Aberoth

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AFK Journey

Aberoth is a small indie online RPG released in 2015 and is somewhat niche, with a retro, pixel-art style and persistent world. While it features MMO elements, its player base has always been modest and activity has declined over time. Based on its longevity and current web presence (including its subreddit), it likely has around 100-300 daily players as of 2024.

AFK Journey, developed by Farlight Games, is a recently released cross-platform fantasy idle RPG with gacha and adventure elements. The game has generated significant hype post-launch, especially among mobile and casual strategy communities, and leverages the popularity of its predecessor, AFK Arena. Recent mobile downloads and community activity suggest strong daily engagement, likely in the hundreds of thousands. Given its cross-platform support and gacha monetization, retention is high at launch. However, it does not qualify as an MMO despite some open-world and multiplayer features, as it lacks a persistent large-scale shared world.