BlackMUD
~5
daily players
BlackMUDVSAFK Journey
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Game Status
Status
Active
BlackMUD status is active.
Status
Active
AFK Journey status is active.
Estimated Daily Players
Estimated Daily Players
~5
We estimate that BlackMUD has currently around 5 players daily.
BlackMUD, launched in 1993, is a text-based MUD with a niche player base, typically under 10 daily active players.
Estimated Daily Players
~150 thousand
We estimate that AFK Journey has currently around 150k players daily.
AFK Journey launched in early 2024 from Farlight Games, building on the popularity of the AFK Arena franchise. It is a cross-platform, casual strategy/adventure RPG with significant mobile presence and active social media. Given its newness, high profile in the mobile gaming space, and ongoing updates/events, daily active players are likely robust, with around 150,000 being a reasonable estimate at mid-2024.
Social Score
Social activity comparison between BlackMUD and AFK Journey. Data includes social media activity, community discussions, and online mentions tracked over time.
Social score for BlackMUD
| Month | Social Score | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | ~40 | 9.1% |
| October 2025 | ~44 | 8.3% |
| September 2025 | ~48 | 2.1% |
| August 2025 | ~47 | 6.0% |
| July 2025 | ~50 |
Social score for AFK Journey
| Month | Social Score | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | ~0 | |
| October 2025 | ~0 | 100.0% |
| September 2025 | ~21 | 43.2% |
| August 2025 | ~37 | 23.3% |
| July 2025 | ~30 |
Game Age
Age
32 years ago
BlackMUD was released in December 1993 (32 years ago).
Age
2 years ago
AFK Journey was released in January 2024 (2 years ago).
Platforms
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Developers
AFK Journey has 1 developer.
Categories
AFK Journey has 5 categories.
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