Escape from Tarkov

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DayZ

Escape from Tarkov is a hardcore survival shooter launched in 2017 that is developed and published by Battlestate Games. While the game saw significant popularity during its peak years and remains popular among hardcore shooter fans and streamers, its player base has gradually declined as the genre matured and competition increased, though major wipes and updates can temporarily spike player counts. It now maintains a steady, loyal daily base likely in the 40,000–80,000 range, averaging around 60,000 daily players based on industry trends and recent visibility.

DayZ is a well-known open-world survival game released in 2018 by Bohemia Interactive. It maintains a steady and dedicated player base due to its persistent multiplayer survival gameplay and regular community activity, especially on PC servers. Although not at its peak popularity, DayZ still sees healthy activity, estimated at around 35,000 daily players across all platforms based on genre strength, developer reputation, and recent community trends.