Citadel: Forged With Fire

VS

Township

Citadel: Forged With Fire is a multiplayer sandbox RPG that launched in 2019. It peaked with modest interest but has seen steep declines due to limited long-term updates, smaller indie studio support, and competition in the survival/fantasy sandbox genre. Current player populations are very low, with estimates typically under a few hundred daily. It does feature persistent world elements and can be considered an MMO, albeit with relatively small servers compared to major MMO titles.

Township is a popular city-building and farming simulator developed by Playrix Entertainment, released in 2013. It has remained widely played, especially on mobile platforms, due to Playrix's strong support and engagement via social media. However, as it is over ten years old, its daily active player base has likely diminished from its peak, though it still maintains significant traction in casual mobile gaming. My estimate reflects its age, the large global reach of free-to-play mobile games, and the continued activity seen in its communities.