Realm of the Mad God

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Final Fantasy XIV Online

Realm of the Mad God is a browser-based, free-to-play MMO bullet hell shooter first released in 2011. While its peak passed years ago, it still maintains a niche but active player base thanks to frequent updates from DECA Games and its unique gameplay loop. As an indie MMO, it is unlikely to have more than 10,000 daily active players but retains a dedicated community.

Final Fantasy XIV Online is a major Square Enix MMORPG, originally released in 2013 but relaunched as "A Realm Reborn." It remains one of the top three global MMOs, consistently receiving major expansions and significant updates, keeping its player base very healthy even over a decade in. Estimated at around 200,000–250,000 daily active players based on recent expansion launches, ongoing events, and visible community activity.