The Mana World

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Temtem

The Mana World is a very small, open-source 2D MMORPG that has existed for many years. While it has a dedicated community, its active daily player base is very modest, typically between a few dozen and just over a hundred on a good day. Its retro presentation, lack of commercial publisher, and open-source nature mean it has never achieved mainstream popularity. However, it does meet traditional MMO criteria: persistent world and multiplayer interactions.

Temtem is a creature-collection MMO released in early 2020. While it had strong initial interest as a 'Pokémon-like' MMO, its activity has tapered since launch. The game does have a persistent world and a multiplayer focus, but its current daily active player base is relatively low due to age, niche appeal, and limited major updates after launch.