Imperian

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Final Fantasy XIV Online

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.

Final Fantasy XIV Online is a major Square Enix MMORPG, originally released in 2013 but relaunched as "A Realm Reborn." It remains one of the top three global MMOs, consistently receiving major expansions and significant updates, keeping its player base very healthy even over a decade in. Estimated at around 200,000–250,000 daily active players based on recent expansion launches, ongoing events, and visible community activity.