Path of Exile: Ascendancy

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Unturned

Path of Exile is a long-running free-to-play action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, first released in 2013 and supported by frequent large expansions. Although it's over a decade old, its popularity remains relatively strong due to seasonal Leagues and a dedicated community. Daily active player numbers fluctuate with league releases, but average activity is estimated at around 70,000 daily players, mostly concentrated on PC. The game is not a true MMO, as its areas are instanced and do not allow for massive, persistent world interactions.

Unturned is a free-to-play zombie survival game that launched in 2017 and is well known for its indie origins and dedicated fanbase. Despite its age, it maintains a moderate playerbase because of its accessible gameplay, mod support, and frequent updates from the developer. On Steam, it typically sees several thousand concurrent players daily, making a 30,000 daily active player estimate reasonable when accounting for total logins across all platforms. However, it does not meet MMO criteria: most servers support dozens of players, not hundreds or thousands in a persistent world.