Taming.io

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Dune: Awakening

Taming.io is a browser-based multiplayer survival game released in 2020 by indie developer LapaMauve. It leverages the .io game trend, attracting steady interest among younger PC/browser gamers. While less mainstream and indie-developed, these games often maintain a dedicated, if modest, userbase years after launch. Similar .io games typically see around 10,000–30,000 daily active players several years post-release, especially if the game is updated and has a recognizable niche. This estimate reflects the game's relative popularity, presence on social media, and browser-accessibility.

As of late August 2025, Dune: Awakening had approximately 14,000 concurrent players, reflecting a significant decline from its peak of over 189,000 concurrent players shortly after launch in June 2025. This decrease is attributed to factors such as player burnout, game design issues, and technical problems. Despite these challenges, the developers remain optimistic, citing strong player retention and a 10-year development roadmap that includes plans to explore new planets and regions within the Dune universe. ([gamesradar.com](https://www.gamesradar.com/games/mmo/dune-awakening-dev-says-player-retention-has-been-extremely-good-and-the-mmos-10-year-plan-still-has-so-much-to-pull-from-in-the-lore-well-go-to-new-planets-eventually/?utm_source=openai))