AFK Journey VS CasinoRPG

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.

CasinoRPG is an indie online RPG and simulator that lets players build and manage their own casinos, with multiplayer social features. Released in 2018 by the small studio GoldFire Studios, it's maintained a niche but loyal community. As an indie game outside the mainstream, with 'Simulator' and 'RPG' tags but limited brand reach, its daily active player count is likely quite modest—around 300. Social channels are small and activity is limited. The persistent world and multiplayer building elements hint at MMO-lite aspects, but scale is not large enough to classify as a true MMO.