Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds

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Legends of IdleOn

Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds is a mobile and PC MMOARPG published by Netmarble, released in mid-2021. It had a major launch, leveraging both the Ni no Kuni IP from Level-5 and gacha/MMO mechanics. The game peaked high but, like most mobile MMOs, saw significant player count decreases after the initial year. In 2024, it retains a dedicated but much smaller global player base, with estimated daily active users likely in the 50,000–100,000 range, especially due to its presence in Asia. Major publisher support and continued updates help maintain its relevance.

Legends of IdleOn is a well-known idle MMORPG-style game released by indie developer LavaFlame2 in 2020. While it is not published by a major studio, it has maintained an active and dedicated community across multiple platforms (PC, Android, iOS). Its blend of MMORPG mechanics and idle gameplay has led to a steady, though niche, following, with daily active players likely around 10,000 based on player metrics from Steam, mobile downloads, and community engagement on Reddit and Discord. The persistent online world and large-scale player interactions do meet MMO criteria.