Aquarium Designer

Sigur Studio · 2021 · $9.99 · Casual · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-03 00:10 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: $309 to $464 per month
Opportunity: $522 per month at x1.35 dormancy
Estimated lifetime owners: 43.4k
85% positive across 1225 reviews · 6.2 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

Developer silent for 24 months
Studio quiet across its whole catalog
Last discounted 0 months ago, 12 sales in the last 12 months
Proven demand elasticity: x1.8 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-14; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A peaceful aquarium-building sandbox with species compatibility systems and water chemistry simulation, aimed at casual players and aquascaping enthusiasts.

Aquarium Designer maintains a modest but consistent monthly residual stream and strong positive sentiment (85%+) from a small, engaged audience. The title's niche appeal, low active player count, and developer's fading status suggest it is overlooked rather than thriving, but the combination of simulation depth, customization options, and relaxation appeal makes it a quiet candidate for acquisition by a publisher seeking to expand a casual portfolio or for a dedicated studio interested in dormant IP with proven community affinity. The ongoing discount activity (11 promotions in 12 months) and recent 80% sale suggest the publisher is actively managing the catalog; a buyer might stabilize or grow residuals through modest marketing or community engagement. Most realistic play: acquisition.

Risk: Extremely small active player base (single digits currently, peak 30d under 10) limits growth ceiling and word-of-mouth momentum.
Risk: Developer has posted no updates in approximately 23 months and shows fading studio status; engine maintenance and platform compatibility risks accumulate without active support.
Risk: No cloud save, trading cards, or workshop integration may reduce stickiness and discoverability against newer casual titles.

This case as Markdown · Estimates carry ±30-50% error per title.