Silica

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Silica is a 2023 sci-fi RTS/FPS hybrid published by Bohemia Interactive, known for their Arma series. Although from a notable publisher, it's an indie-scale project and not a traditional MMO. Launched in 2023 with early access, it saw some initial interest, but player retention appears modest due to niche appeal and limited ongoing marketing. Its stable but small active user base is typical for similar indie multiplayer RTS/FPS hybrids about a year post-launch.

STALCRAFT, developed by EXBO and released in late 2022, is a multiplayer open-world shooter with strong post-apocalyptic/STALKER influences. It has cultivated a niche but loyal community, mostly on PC. At under two years old, its player engagement has slightly declined from launch but remains healthy for a smaller studio, especially on platforms like Steam. The game supports large player counts on servers, but its overall DAP is moderate due to its niche genre and indie developer status.