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MMO Populations

Tier Insights

Generated: 12:08 EDT, Oct 5, 2025

How to use Tier Insights

  • Tiers group MMOs by how we collect their player data so comparisons stay apples-to-apples.
  • Stats show the typical monthly population and activity inside each cohort.
  • Movers and the histogram surface where momentum is shifting within those cohorts.
What you'll find
  • Tier guide: plain-language summaries with typical population sizes and examples.
  • Tier stats: median, average, activity score, and how many MMOs sit in the cohort.
  • Histogram: population distribution by tier, plus an overall median reference line.
  • Per‑tier Movers: biggest month-over-month shifts inside each cohort.

Tier guide

We group MMOs by how their player data is stitched together so cross-tier comparisons stay fair. Use this as a cheat sheet before diving into the numbers.

  • Unified CrossplaySingle shared population across PC + console

    Massive live-service MMOs where players share the same servers across platforms. We consolidate console and PC telemetry so you can compare their total footprint.

    Median: 125,280 playersAverage: 416,029 playersExamples: Destiny 2, Albion Online
  • Split Platform GiantsBig titles with separate PC/console pools we reconcile

    Large MMOs whose populations are reported per-platform (PC, console, or region). We stitch those silos together to show an all-in monthly view.

    Median: 213,621 playersAverage: 586,523 playersExamples: FINAL FANTASY XIV, The Elder Scrolls Online
  • PC Multi-LauncherStandalone clients, Steam, and private shards

    Established PC-first MMOs scattered across multiple launchers or private servers. These community-driven worlds land in the mid-sized population band.

    Median: 3,976 playersAverage: 71,469 playersExamples: Age of Conan: Unchained, Age of Wushu
  • Steam-Tracked PCPrimarily measured via Steam telemetry

    PC MMOs whose active population is best represented by Steam data. They tend to be niche or legacy titles without a large cross-platform footprint.

    Median: 4,781 playersAverage: 21,402 playersExamples: EVE Online, Ashen Empires
  • Uncategorized (Work in Progress)Awaiting better coverage before slotting

    Games we surface while we gather more sources. We keep them separate until we have enough coverage to place them confidently.

    Median: 1,051 playersAverage: 1,051 playersExamples: Camelot Unchained
  • Community RunTier details coming soon

    We have not published public context for this tier yet.

    Median: 1,226 playersAverage: 8,277 players
  • Pc Non SteamTier details coming soon

    We have not published public context for this tier yet.

    Median: 326 playersAverage: 941 players

Average Enhanced 30d per Tier

TierMedianAverageAvg ActivityCount
Split Platform Giants
Big titles with separate PC/console pools we reconcile
213,621586,5235.0025
Unified Crossplay
Single shared population across PC + console
125,280416,0295.0014
Steam-Tracked PC
Primarily measured via Steam telemetry
4,78121,4025.008
PC Multi-Launcher
Standalone clients, Steam, and private shards
3,97671,4695.0050
Community Run
Tier details coming soon
1,2268,2775.0014
Uncategorized (Work in Progress)
Awaiting better coverage before slotting
1,0511,0515.001
Pc Non Steam
Tier details coming soon
3269415.0012
PC Multi-Launcher MoversStandalone clients, Steam, and private shards
  1. 1. Tree of Savior (English Ver.)3,976
  2. 2. Star Wars: The Old Republic142,594
  3. 3. Yohoho! Puzzle Pirates563
  4. 4. Perfect World47
  5. 5. EverQuest II8,995
Community Run MoversTier details coming soon
  1. 1. Phantasy Star Online101,251
  2. 2. TERA1,501
  3. 3. Riders of Icarus1,249
  4. 4. Astellia1,229
  5. 5. Age of Wushu1,226
Unified Crossplay MoversSingle shared population across PC + console
  1. 1. Sea of Thieves324,063
  2. 2. ROBLOX37,911
  3. 3. Old School RuneScape103,120
  4. 4. Animal Jam83,877
  5. 5. Eterspire59,619
Split Platform Giants MoversBig titles with separate PC/console pools we reconcile
  1. 1. Diablo IV744,866
  2. 2. Tower of Fantasy27,698
  3. 3. New World144,865
  4. 4. Elite Dangerous181,216
  5. 5. DC Universe Online32,767
Pc Non Steam MoversTier details coming soon
  1. 1. Dark Age of Camelot199
  2. 2. AdventureQuest Worlds326
  3. 3. Dofus339
  4. 4. Salem: The Crafting MMO56
  5. 5. Scarlet Blade55
Steam-Tracked PC MoversPrimarily measured via Steam telemetry
  1. 1. EVE Online147,866
  2. 2. Global Agenda47
  3. 3. Pantheon9,374
  4. 4. The Repopulation821
  5. 5. BitCraft Online6,197
Uncategorized (Work in Progress) MoversAwaiting better coverage before slotting
  1. 1. Camelot Unchained1,051