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MMO Populations

Tier Insights

Generated: 07:43 EST, Jan 15, 2026

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: 125,424 playersAverage: 241,591 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: 71,194 playersAverage: 163,144 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: 1,027 playersAverage: 8,551 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: 3,798 playersAverage: 6,600 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: 5,602 playersAverage: 5,602 playersExamples: Camelot Unchained
  • Community RunTier details coming soon

    We have not published public context for this tier yet.

    Median: 4,202 playersAverage: 3,280 players
  • Pc Non SteamTier details coming soon

    We have not published public context for this tier yet.

    Median: 151 playersAverage: 373 players

Average Enhanced 30d per Tier

TierMedianAverageAvg ActivityCount
Unified Crossplay
Single shared population across PC + console
125,424241,5915.0014
Split Platform Giants
Big titles with separate PC/console pools we reconcile
71,194163,1445.0025
Uncategorized (Work in Progress)
Awaiting better coverage before slotting
5,6025,6025.001
Community Run
Tier details coming soon
4,2023,2805.0014
Steam-Tracked PC
Primarily measured via Steam telemetry
3,7986,6005.008
PC Multi-Launcher
Standalone clients, Steam, and private shards
1,0278,5515.0050
Pc Non Steam
Tier details coming soon
1513735.0012
PC Multi-Launcher MoversStandalone clients, Steam, and private shards
  1. 1. Perfect World25
  2. 2. Anarchy Online33
  3. 3. Spiral Knights1,340
  4. 4. Blade & Soul846
  5. 5. Mabinogi5,316
Community Run MoversTier details coming soon
  1. 1. Phantasy Star Online7,021
  2. 2. Silkroad Online4,202
  3. 3. RaiderZ4,204
  4. 4. Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided4,205
  5. 5. Astellia4,202
Unified Crossplay MoversSingle shared population across PC + console
  1. 1. Palia110,027
  2. 2. IdleOn - Idle MMO204,944
  3. 3. Warframe1,099,241
  4. 4. Albion Online74,917
  5. 5. Sea of Thieves125,424
Split Platform Giants MoversBig titles with separate PC/console pools we reconcile
  1. 1. DC Universe Online7,216
  2. 2. New World5,571
  3. 3. Path of Exile118,316
  4. 4. Bless Unleashed2,258
  5. 5. Star Trek Online7,821
Pc Non Steam MoversTier details coming soon
  1. 1. AdventureQuest Worlds117
  2. 2. Dark Age of Camelot97
  3. 3. Salem: The Crafting MMO48
  4. 4. Scarlet Blade49
  5. 5. Lineage 2: The Chaotic Chronicle179
Steam-Tracked PC MoversPrimarily measured via Steam telemetry
  1. 1. PIONER4,666
  2. 2. EVE Online35,818
  3. 3. Ashen Empires520
  4. 4. Global Agenda1,126
  5. 5. Pantheon2,406
Uncategorized (Work in Progress) MoversAwaiting better coverage before slotting
  1. 1. Camelot Unchained5,602