Imperian

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Fallout 76

Imperian is a text-based MUD (Multi-User Dungeon) launched by Iron Realms Entertainment in 2003. While it once had a niche but dedicated player base, most MUDs have seen significant decline over the last decade due to modern competition. I estimate around 100 daily players, primarily due to the game's age and genre, but some dedicated community persists.

Fallout 76 is a 2018 online open-world survival RPG from Bethesda. After a rough launch, the game's player base stabilized thanks to consistent content updates and improvements. While its concurrent popularity never matched leading MMOs, its cross-platform presence and support allow it to maintain a smaller but steady loyal community. As of 2024, daily active players are estimated around 30,000–40,000 based on public sentiment, recent expansions, and visible in-game activity, particularly after updates or events.