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Familiars.io is an indie adventure RPG released in 2020 on multiple platforms, developed by a small creator. While it has some cult following due to its similarities to classic Pokémon-style games and was notable when launched for being a lightweight online creature collector, its player base has remained small. Most indie browser RPGs of this style outside major platforms rarely sustain large daily numbers long-term, especially four years after release without ongoing active marketing or major updates.

World of Warcraft Classic, released in 2019 by Blizzard Entertainment, is a major MMORPG revival of the original WoW experience. The game continues to have a robust, though markedly smaller, player base than at launch, thanks to a steady cycle of classic content and expansions (like Wrath of the Lich King Classic). As an MMORPG developed and maintained by a top-tier publisher, it sees strong retention, but is several years past launch and shares its community with retail WoW. Given this, an estimate in the 200,000–250,000 daily player range is reasonable as of 2024.