Aether Story

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Stalcraft: X

Aether Story is an indie fantasy RPG in development by Phanxgames LLC, described as a multiplayer online RPG. It has limited recognition and marketing, and likely a small, tightly-knit community. As an indie game, especially without any major release or expansion, its daily active players are likely quite low—likely under 500. The game's persistent world and focus on a multiplayer online experience suggest it does meet basic MMO criteria, though on a small scale.

STALCRAFT is an open-world online shooter with survival and MMO elements, developed by EXBO and released in late 2022. The game draws from the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Minecraft communities, and, while its player base at launch was decent, it has seen a decline common for indie online shooters. Current estimates, based on Steam charts and community activity, suggest daily active players in the low thousands. However, it does not have the scale or persistent shared world typical of a true MMO.