AFK Journey VS Grand Chase

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.

Grand Chase is a classic side-scrolling action RPG originally released in the early 2000s and revived in 2017 as Grand Chase: Dimensional Chaser for modern platforms. While it once enjoyed widespread popularity, its player base has significantly declined due to the age of the franchise and competition from newer titles. Its genre and loyal fanbase, particularly in Southeast Asia and Brazil, help maintain some activity, but its daily player count is modest in 2024.