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Hyperbolica

CodeParade · 2022 · $12.99 · Adventure · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-02 18:45 UTC, 3 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

  • Estimated net residual revenue: $179 to $269 per month
  • Opportunity: $426 per month at x1.90 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 48.9k
  • 83% positive across 1324 reviews · 2.8 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer silent for 4.5 years
  • Studio quiet across its whole catalog
  • Store page localized in only 1 language(s)
  • Last discounted 0 months ago, 3 sales in the last 12 months

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-16; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A single-player exploration adventure set in a non-Euclidean geometry where spatial rules bend and wrap in mathematically coherent ways.

Hyperbolica occupies a rare niche: a mathematically rigorous indie title with strong critical sentiment (83% positive) and a demonstrated appeal to both casual explorers and geometry enthusiasts. Residual revenue remains modest but stable, and the game has accumulated a solid lifetime footprint. The primary opportunity lies in licensing the core geometry engine or acquiring the IP for educational partnerships or VR adaptation, rather than traditional publishing revival. The developer's radio silence and minimal recent activity suggest capacity constraints rather than abandonment, making a capability or rights acquisition a lower-friction entry than a sales-push relaunch. Most realistic play: licensing.

  • Risk: Non-Euclidean rendering is technically specialized; engine portability to new platforms or middleware (e.g., Unreal) may require substantial re-architecture.
  • Risk: Current player base is tiny (2 concurrent, 5 peak 30d), indicating the title appeals to a narrow demographic and casual replay is minimal.
  • Risk: No discounting activity in 12 months and zero recent developer communication raise questions about ongoing support expectations and franchise roadmap.

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