BatMUD

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The Lord of the Rings Online

BatMUD is a long-running text-based MUD (Multi-User Dungeon) with roots dating back to the 1990s. While it was listed as released in 2019 in the given metadata, this refers to a later update or relaunch; the game itself is much older, which influences its player base size. MUDs in general cater to niche communities, and BatMUD is among the larger and more persistent MUDs, but still likely averages around 100-200 daily players due to its classic style and long-term, dedicated community.

The Lord of the Rings Online is a classic MMORPG released in 2007. Despite its age, it maintains a loyal niche player base due to the enduring popularity of the Lord of the Rings IP and regular updates from Standing Stone Games. However, its age and niche status mean the daily active player base has declined considerably from its peak, currently estimated around 20,000 daily active players.