Creature Lab

Image Power S.A. · 2023 · $19.99 · Indie · deal grade D

Measured on 2026-09-23 19:04 UTC, 12 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

• Estimated net residual revenue: $333 to $500 per month
• Opportunity: $417 per month at x1.00 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 13.7k
• 55% positive across 409 reviews · 3.3 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer active, last post 1 months ago
• Studio active elsewhere (4 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
• Last discounted 1 months ago, 8 sales in the last 12 months
• Proven demand elasticity: x1.8 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

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

A 2023 indie creature-breeding sim from Polish studio Image Power with mechanics-heavy gameplay and a small but engaged Asian player base.

Creature Lab occupies an interesting middle ground: dormant in Western markets (peak concurrent play under 10) but showing resilience through Asian regional traction (Chinese and Japanese reviews dominate) and a modest residual revenue stream. The game has never seen a deep discount below its current 85% historical max, suggesting publisher confidence in positioning. For a revival or publishing partner, the appeal lies in untapped localization and quality-of-life improvements that players explicitly request; for a catalog acquirer, the upside is modest but the downside risk is contained. Most realistic play: revival.

• Risk: Western adoption has stalled despite 30 months on platform; core mechanic complexity and onboarding friction are cited barriers.
• Risk: No trading cards, workshop support, or seasonal content roadmap visible; players request animated battle sequences, suggesting visual polish gaps.
• Risk: Median session under 2 hours and 28% still-playing rate suggests retention issues despite positive sentiment; Asian region may not sustain growth alone.

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