Infestation: Survivor Stories

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Escape from Tarkov

Infestation: Survivor Stories (originally known as The War Z) launched in 2012 and was subject to significant controversy, negative reviews, and eventual removal from Steam. While it has a small cult following and has seen community-run servers and relaunches, its active player base has dwindled significantly. The game is over a decade old, and publisher support has been minimal for years. Estimated current daily active players are very low, likely under 100, with most activity on unofficial servers.

Escape from Tarkov is a hardcore tactical shooter with survival and RPG elements, released in 2017 by Battlestate Games. Despite being several years old and not yet fully released as a 1.0 version, it retains a strong, dedicated player base due to its unique, high-stakes gameplay loop and regular content wipes. However, its niche appeal and high difficulty prevent mass market adoption, leading to a moderately sized but stable daily active player count.