Realms of Despair
0 – 130 daily players
Realms of Despair is the original Smaug MUD - an interactive multiplayer medieval adventure game - and is free to play. We have an active role playing community, an active player-killing (deadly) community, and a very active peaceful community. Players can choose from 13 classes - including one deadly-only class - and 14 races. Character appearances can be customized on creation, and we have a vast collection of equipment that is level, gender, class, race and alignment specific.
Realms of Despair is estimated to have 0 – 130 players a day. Around 180 – 23k accounts have played it in total. No Steam data is published for this game, so the range is modelled from the size of its Discord, Reddit, Twitch, YouTube and app-store communities. It is a rough band rather than a measurement.
Player stats
Estimated daily players
130
How many people we think play Realms of Despair on a given day.
Estimated total players
180 – 23 thousand
How many accounts we think have played Realms of Despair at some point.
| Month | Estimated players | Change |
|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | ~1 | |
| August 2026 | ~1 | |
| July 2026 | ~1 | — |
Community activity
Daily Realms of Despair community data tracked across Steam, Discord, Reddit, Twitch, and YouTube.
YouTube subscribers
10
The official Realms of Despair YouTube channel has 10 subscribers. The subscriber count has held steady over the past month.
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Frequently asked questions
How many people play Realms of Despair?
Realms of Despair has an estimated 0–130 daily players and roughly 180–23,000 accounts that have played it in total, as of September 2026. The range is modelled from the size of the game’s Discord, Reddit, Twitch, YouTube and app-store communities rather than measured, so treat it as a rough band.
Is Realms of Despair dead or still active?
No, Realms of Despair is not dead — it is live and playable, with an estimated 0–130 daily players as of September 2026.
When was Realms of Despair released?
Realms of Despair was released in December 1994.
What platforms is Realms of Despair available on?
Realms of Despair is available on Windows, macOS, and Linux.