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Bus World

KishMish Games · 2023 · $19.99 · Adventure · deal grade C

Measured on 2026-09-26 04:45 UTC, 10 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

  • Estimated net residual revenue: $2.1k to $3.2k per month
  • Opportunity: $2.6k per month at x1.00 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 75.0k
  • 72% positive across 2111 reviews · 21.3 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer active, last post 5 months ago
  • Studio active elsewhere (5 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
  • Last discounted 1 months ago, 10 sales in the last 12 months
  • Proven demand elasticity: x1.2 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-08-22; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A 2023 adventure game about bus driving and exploration with steering-wheel support, published and developed by KishMish Games.

Bus World generated $293k lifetime revenue on 59k units with 72% positive sentiment, but has seen zero discount promotions in 12 months and only 2 concurrent players currently. The game shows technical friction (steering-wheel compatibility, optimization complaints) and minimal post-launch engagement (last dev post 3 months ago). For a small indie title, residual monthly revenue of $2k/mo suggests a stable but dormant catalog asset; realistic plays are licensing the IP to a larger publisher for revival, or acquiring it cheaply as part of a portfolio consolidation where modest monthly cash flow is acceptable. Most realistic play: publishing.

  • Risk: Player reviews cite unoptimized code and limited input-device compatibility (only Logitech wheels recognized); no engine modernization signals in recent dev activity.
  • Risk: Peak concurrency was 5 players in the last 30 days; niche audience with weak organic discovery suggests low ceiling for organic growth without substantial marketing intervention.
  • Risk: Developer is quiet (3+ months since last public post) despite holding the title; unclear appetite for active maintenance or content updates.

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