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Direct Strike vs Lotr Castle Defense Remastered

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 41,634 recorded sessions versus 123. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 3.6), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 6.2 min for Lotr Castle Defense Remastered. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Lotr Castle Defense Remastered
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeLotr Castle Defense Remastered
Total sessions41,634 ▲123
Unique hosts1,615 ▲17
Avg players/lobby5.2 ▲3.6
Avg lobby open time1.7 min ▲6.2 min
Sessions (30d)10,796 ▲10
Tracked versions1024
Last hostedJul 5, 2026Jul 4, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
51
Jun 26
30,642
63
Jul 26
7,181
9
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Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Lotr Castle Defense Remastered on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 41,634 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 123 for the other. Popularity can shift over time — WC3 Tracker records live lobby activity across all servers.
Direct Strike has more players per lobby on average (5.2) than Lotr Castle Defense Remastered (3.6).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 6.2 min for Lotr Castle Defense Remastered. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (10,796 vs 10). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Lotr Castle Defense Remastered by 17. Direct Strike has the wider host base.