The Eminence in Shadow: Master of Garden

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Legends of IdleOn

The Eminence in Shadow: Master of Garden is based on a popular anime/light novel IP and is a gacha strategy RPG published by Crunchyroll Games. The global version launched in late 2022, and while interest was high at launch due to the strong IP attachment, gacha games typically see declining engagement after the first 1–2 years unless they maintain strong event cycles. Public interest and social activity suggest a moderately active but not massive player base. I estimate around 40,000 daily active players globally.

Legends of IdleOn is a well-known idle MMORPG-style game released by indie developer LavaFlame2 in 2020. While it is not published by a major studio, it has maintained an active and dedicated community across multiple platforms (PC, Android, iOS). Its blend of MMORPG mechanics and idle gameplay has led to a steady, though niche, following, with daily active players likely around 10,000 based on player metrics from Steam, mobile downloads, and community engagement on Reddit and Discord. The persistent online world and large-scale player interactions do meet MMO criteria.