AdventureQuest 3D

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Synced

AdventureQuest 3D is a cross-platform MMORPG developed by Artix Entertainment, released in 2016. Although the original browser-based AdventureQuest was very popular, AQ3D has maintained a modest but steady community due to its frequent updates, nostalgic branding, and availability on both mobile and PC. As of 2024, it's considered a niche MMO with a small but loyal user base—daily players are likely in the range of several thousand, not tens of thousands, as typical for mid-life indie MMOs.

Synced is a free-to-play third-person shooter with survival and open-world elements, developed by NExT Studios and published by Level Infinite. It launched in 2023, initially gaining attention due to its blend of PvP and PvE gameplay, and its unique 'Nano' companion system. However, like many multiplayer shooters that aren't backed by a massive publisher or don't achieve breakout viral status, its player base has declined post-launch. Based on Steam charts and typical genre trends, current daily active players likely sit around 10,000, mostly on PC. It is not an MMO as it lacks a persistent world and does not feature the large-scale multiplayer environments typical of MMOs.