Aberoth

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The Mana World

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.

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.