Cluster

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Escape from Tarkov

Cluster is a Japanese-developed social VR/metaverse platform that has been steadily growing, especially in Japan. While not as globally popular as VRChat, it hosts regular events, boasts cross-platform support, and targets the growing social simulation/metaverse niche. Player engagement is concentrated in Japan and East Asia, with daily active users estimated between 5,000 and 15,000. The platform supports persistent worlds and large multiplayer events, although it's not as ubiquitous as its larger VR/metaverse peers.

Escape from Tarkov is a hardcore tactical shooter with survival and RPG elements, released in 2017 by Battlestate Games. Despite being several years old and not yet fully released as a 1.0 version, it retains a strong, dedicated player base due to its unique, high-stakes gameplay loop and regular content wipes. However, its niche appeal and high difficulty prevent mass market adoption, leading to a moderately sized but stable daily active player count.