WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Spiral Survivor
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Spiral Survivor

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 42,087 recorded sessions versus 18. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 2.3), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 1.8 min for Spiral Survivor. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Spiral Survivor
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeSpiral Survivor
Total sessions42,087 18
Unique hosts1,615 7
Avg players/lobby5.2 2.3
Avg lobby open time1.7 min 1.8 min
Sessions (30d)10,346 5
Tracked versions1021
Last hostedJul 6, 2026Jul 4, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
14
Jun 26
30,642
24
Jul 26
7,692
4

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Spiral Survivor on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 42,087 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 18 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 Spiral Survivor (2.3).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 1.8 min for Spiral Survivor. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (10,346 vs 5). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Spiral Survivor by 7. Direct Strike has the wider host base.