Elite: Dangerous

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Stalcraft: X

Elite: Dangerous, released in 2014 by Frontier Developments, is a space simulation MMO with a persistent shared galaxy, but its player base has declined since launch. The game maintains a niche but dedicated audience, especially after major updates; however, numbers have notably trended downward in recent years. Current estimated daily active players are likely around 13,000, reflecting its aging status, modest ongoing support, and competition from other space games.

STALCRAFT is an open-world online shooter with survival and MMO elements, developed by EXBO and released in late 2022. The game draws from the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Minecraft communities, and, while its player base at launch was decent, it has seen a decline common for indie online shooters. Current estimates, based on Steam charts and community activity, suggest daily active players in the low thousands. However, it does not have the scale or persistent shared world typical of a true MMO.