
Realms of DespairVSBlack Desert Online
Direct comparison between Realms of Despair and Black Desert Online. View their social activity, release status, platform availability, and other key details.
Game Status
Status
Realms of Despair status is active.
Status
Black Desert Online status is active.
Estimated Daily Players
Estimated Daily Players
We estimate that Realms of Despair has currently around 40 players daily.
Realms of Despair is a text-based MUD (Multi-User Dungeon) that launched in 1994 and is one of the oldest online fantasy RPGs still in operation. These games have a small, resilient core player base but see very low daily activity by modern standards, especially given its age and niche appeal. MUD communities are typically in the dozens after nearly 30 years online.
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 Realms of Despair and Black Desert Online. Data includes social media activity, community discussions, and online mentions tracked over time.
Social score for Realms of Despair
Month | Social Score | Change |
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No data |
Social score for Black Desert Online
Month | Social Score | Change |
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September 2025 | ~89 | 20.5% |
August 2025 | ~112 | 8.2% |
July 2025 | ~122 | 64.9% |
November 2024 | ~74 | 21.3% |
September 2024 | ~94 |
Game Age
Age
Realms of Despair was released in December 1994 (31 years ago).
Age
Black Desert Online was released in July 2015 (10 years ago).
Platforms
Black Desert Online is available on 3 platforms.
Player Perspectives
Realms of Despair offers 1 player perspective.
Black Desert Online offers 1 player perspective.
Developers
Black Desert Online has 1 developer.
Publishers
Black Desert Online has 2 publishers.
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