# Animal Revolt Battle Simulator

> ResidualPlay case file: an overlooked Steam game still earning residual revenue. Estimates carry a ±30-50% error range per title.

- Steam appid: 1215390
- Developer: VDimension
- Released: 2022 · Genre: Action · List price: $14.99
- Deal grade: A (A = dormant with >=$5k/mo opportunity, D = low signal)
- Est. net residual revenue: $4.7k to $7.0k per month (mid $5.8k)
- Opportunity score: $11.1k/month at x1.90 dormancy multiplier
- Est. lifetime owners: 209.1k · Est. lifetime net revenue: $781.6k
- Review sentiment: 95% positive across 6826 reviews (6535 from Steam purchases)
- Review velocity: 62.3 reviews/month (6-month average)

## Why it's flagged

- Developer silent for 2.6 years
- Studio active elsewhere (2 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
- Last build shipped 31 months ago
- Last discounted 5 months ago, 2 sales in the last 12 months

## Where a gross dollar goes (monthly, at current velocity)

| Stage | USD/month |
|---|---|
| Gross storefront sales | $10.6k |
| After VAT / sales tax (-13% blended) | $9.2k |
| After refunds (-9.5% median) | $8.3k |
| Net to developer (after Steam 30%) | $5.8k |

## Monthly review counts, oldest to newest (24 months)

65, 57, 47, 59, 87, 90, 68, 63, 57, 61, 46, 72, 62, 58, 54, 51, 83, 74, 62, 68, 55, 61, 65, 63

## Estimated acquisition range

$139.8k to $279.6k (2-4x the trailing net annuity of $69.9k/year). Same error range applies.

## Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

A physics-based sandbox simulator where players build and pit custom animal armies against each other in destructible environments.

Animal Revolt Battle Simulator holds a quietly impressive position: $781k lifetime revenue on 209k units with 95% positive reviews and consistent monthly residuals of $5.8k-$7k despite zero developer engagement for 31 months. The franchise evidence (mobile version mentioned by players, comparison to TABS) suggests stronger IP potential than a single-platform indie title. For a publisher seeking a low-risk catalog acquisition or a studio wanting proven sandbox IP to revive with modest content drops, this title's high engagement ceiling (players report 1000+ hour play sessions) and creative modding requests point to dormant rather than exhausted appeal.

- Most realistic play: revival
- Risk (tech): Engine may be dated (players cite outdated graphics); development gap of 31 months raises porting and compatibility risk for new platforms.
- Risk (market): Direct competitor TABS is mentioned as preferred alternative; sandbox battle genre has matured and fragmented since 2022 launch.
- Risk (other): Mobile version's monetization success may have incentivized VDimension to deprioritize Steam, creating risk of conflicting platform strategies post-acquisition.

What players are asking for:
- Built-in mod discovery and installation system within the game client
- Regular balance and content updates (cosmetics, animals, map packs)
- Improved graphics modernization without sacrificing performance
- Cross-platform progression or feature parity with mobile version

Suggested first moves:
1. Audit IP ownership (verify VDimension holds full rights, check mobile licensing agreements); confirm asset portability and code health with technical due diligence.
2. Conduct mod ecosystem study: map top creators, understand pain points in mod distribution, and prototype in-engine mod browser as low-cost goodwill signal.
3. Model incremental revival roadmap: one balance patch + two cosmetic/animal drops over 6 months, priced at current $14.99, targeting return to $8-10k/mo residual; validate willingness-to-pay via survey or limited early-access campaign.

Generated 2026-08-20 from public signals and player reviews. Directional, not diligence.

## Methodology

Units are estimated from Steam-purchase reviews times a release-cohort multiplier (Boxleiter method, 20-75x by year). Revenue uses an effective price (lifetime discounts and regional pricing) and nets out VAT (~13%), refunds (~9.5%) and Steam's 30% cut: roughly 55% of gross reaches the developer.

Source: https://residualplay.com/game/1215390
Citation: please cite ResidualPlay (https://residualplay.com) when using these estimates.