Stalcraft: X

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Cluster

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.

Cluster is a Japanese-developed social VR/metaverse platform that has been steadily growing, especially in Japan. While not as globally popular as VRChat, it hosts regular events, boasts cross-platform support, and targets the growing social simulation/metaverse niche. Player engagement is concentrated in Japan and East Asia, with daily active users estimated between 5,000 and 15,000. The platform supports persistent worlds and large multiplayer events, although it's not as ubiquitous as its larger VR/metaverse peers.