PokeMMO

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Pony Town

PokeMMO is a long-running fan-made Pokémon MMO that launched in 2012 and has maintained a steady, niche but dedicated player base due to its unique multiplayer take on classic Pokémon games. Despite its age, it still attracts thousands of daily players thanks to regular updates and the enduring appeal of the Pokémon IP. However, as a fan project, it doesn't reach mainstream MMO numbers, but community buzz and statistics from forums/redits suggest daily activity in the lower tens of thousands.

Pony Town is a social sandbox game, launched in 2016, focused on creative interaction and customization rather than traditional progression. It has a dedicated but niche community, mostly sustained via word of mouth and social platforms. Its web- and mobile-based accessibility helps retention, but it remains a relatively small game by mainstream standards, with an estimated daily active user base of about 5,000.