Active Worlds VS Palworld

Active Worlds is one of the oldest 3D virtual worlds, released in 1995. It peaked in the late '90s but is now considered niche, with a small but loyal community. The game's age and minimal recent visibility or updates suggest only a handful of active daily users remain.

Palworld, released in late 2023 by Pocketpair, initially saw explosive popularity on Steam and streaming platforms, especially in its first few months. As of mid-2024, player numbers have stabilized but remain high for an indie survival open-world game due to continuous updates and strong community interest. However, its player base has declined from its launch peak. The game features multiplayer but does not provide a persistent world or live interaction on an MMO scale, so it is not considered a true MMO.