
MapleStoryVSBlack Desert Online
Direct comparison between MapleStory and Black Desert Online. View their social activity, release status, platform availability, and other key details.
Game Status
Status
MapleStory status is active.
Status
Black Desert Online status is active.
Estimated Daily Players
Estimated Daily Players
We estimate that MapleStory has currently around 40k players daily.
MapleStory is a classic 2D MMORPG released in 2003 by Nexon, still maintained with regular updates, events, and international servers. Despite its age, it retains a loyal fanbase and moderate popularity, particularly in South Korea and NA/EU. Current daily active players are estimated between 30,000–50,000 across all regions, reflecting long-term decline but ongoing niche appeal.
Estimated Daily Players
We estimate that Black Desert Online has currently around 110k players daily.
Black Desert Online is a 2015 MMORPG by Pearl Abyss known for its persistent world, large-scale multiplayer, and strong sandbox features. The game remains popular in Asia and maintains a moderate to strong player base worldwide, thanks to regular updates, cross-platform play, and a dedicated core audience. Its age means numbers are lower than its original peak but higher than many niche MMOs. Estimated daily active players is around 110,000.
Social Score
Social activity comparison between MapleStory and Black Desert Online. Data includes social media activity, community discussions, and online mentions tracked over time.
Social score for MapleStory
| Month | Social Score | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | ~3.3k | 2.7% |
| October 2025 | ~3.3k | 32.1% |
| September 2025 | ~2.5k | 42.1% |
| August 2025 | ~1.7k | 59.2% |
| July 2025 | ~4.3k |
Social score for Black Desert Online
| Month | Social Score | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | ~0 | |
| October 2025 | ~0 | 100.0% |
| September 2025 | ~57 | 49.1% |
| August 2025 | ~112 | 8.2% |
| July 2025 | ~122 |
Game Age
Age
MapleStory was released in April 2003 (23 years ago).
Age
Black Desert Online was released in July 2015 (10 years ago).
Platforms
MapleStory is available on 1 platform.
Black Desert Online is available on 3 platforms.
Player Perspectives
MapleStory offers 1 player perspective.
Black Desert Online offers 1 player perspective.
Developers
MapleStory has 1 developer.
Black Desert Online has 1 developer.
Publishers
MapleStory has 4 publishers.
Black Desert Online has 2 publishers.
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