Hordes.io

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Last Epoch

Hordes.io is a browser-based fantasy open-world RPG with persistent elements. It launched several years ago and maintains a niche, active player base due to easy access, simple graphics, and regular community engagement. However, its scale and marketing are limited compared to mainstream MMORPGs. Its daily player count is estimated at a few thousand, typical for small browser MMOs with a dedicated audience but low mainstream reach.

Last Epoch is an action RPG released in early 2024, developed by Eleventh Hour Games. It has received strong attention from the ARPG community, especially in the wake of Diablo IV's mixed reception. Daily player count is estimated around 70,000 based on Steam charts peaks and genre trends for new, well-received indie ARPGs. Continued post-launch content could sustain or grow this. It is not an MMO, as it does not feature a true persistent world or large-scale multiplayer environments—multiplayer is limited to smaller parties.