Tier Insights

Generated: 23:47 EDT, Sep 1, 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 group.
Movers and the chart show where player interest is shifting inside those groups.

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 each group.
Distribution chart: how player counts spread across each tier.
Tier movers: the biggest month-over-month shifts inside each group.

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: 85,329 playersAverage: 2,856,255 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: 54,310 playersAverage: 108,814 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: 1,024 playersAverage: 5,681 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: 2,056 playersAverage: 5,969 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: 6,000 playersAverage: 6,000 playersExamples: Camelot Unchained
Community RunTier details coming soon
We have not published public context for this tier yet.
Median: 4,500 playersAverage: 3,400 players
Pc Non SteamTier details coming soon
We have not published public context for this tier yet.
Median: 162 playersAverage: 483 players

Average estimated monthly players by group

Tier	Median	Average	Avg Activity	Count
Unified Crossplay Single shared population across PC + console	85,329	2,856,255	5.00	15
Split Platform Giants Big titles with separate PC/console pools we reconcile	54,310	108,814	5.00	25
Uncategorized (Work in Progress) Awaiting better coverage before slotting	6,000	6,000	5.00	1
Community Run Tier details coming soon	4,500	3,400	5.00	14
Steam-Tracked PC Primarily measured via Steam telemetry	2,056	5,969	5.00	8
PC Multi-Launcher Standalone clients, Steam, and private shards	1,024	5,681	5.00	51
Pc Non Steam Tier details coming soon	162	483	5.00	12

Split Platform Giants MoversBig titles with separate PC/console pools we reconcile

Unified Crossplay MoversSingle shared population across PC + console

PC Multi-Launcher MoversStandalone clients, Steam, and private shards

Community Run MoversTier details coming soon

1. City of Heroes951
2. Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided4,500
3. Silkroad Online4,500
4. Astellia4,500
5. Darkfall Online4,500

Pc Non Steam MoversTier details coming soon

Steam-Tracked PC MoversPrimarily measured via Steam telemetry

Uncategorized (Work in Progress) MoversAwaiting better coverage before slotting

1. Camelot Unchained6,000