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Mad Games Tycoon 2

Eggcode · 2023 · $24.99 · Casual · deal grade A

Measured on 2026-10-02 06:40 UTC, 4 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

  • Estimated net residual revenue: $5.4k to $8.1k per month
  • Opportunity: $10.8k per month at x1.60 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 295.0k
  • 94% positive across 7830 reviews · 43.3 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer silent for 2.7 years
  • Studio active elsewhere (3 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
  • Last discounted 0 months ago, 5 sales in the last 12 months

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-08-25; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A game-development tycoon sim where players build studios, design games across eras, and compete for market success.

Mad Games Tycoon 2 demonstrates sustained engagement with solid mid-range monthly residuals and exceptional review sentiment (94% positive), despite minimal marketing activity or developer posts over the past two years. The title occupies a niche adjacent to the dormant Game Dev Tycoon franchise, with a engaged core audience that logs deep playtime and high replay value. Interest here depends on whether an acquirer seeks a profitable, low-touch catalog hold or sees opportunity to revive the IP through sequel marketing, mod tooling, or cross-promotion with gaming-focused media partnerships. Most realistic play: watch.

  • Risk: The tycoon-sim genre lacks mainstream momentum; niche positioning limits ceiling growth without heavy content investment or franchise repositioning.
  • Risk: Nine months post-build with no major patches or developer engagement suggests the title is feature-complete but may accumulate technical debt if left inactive.
  • Risk: Player reviews surface UI polish gaps, audio-mix inconsistency, and progression-reward mechanics that lack clarity; these friction points recur and would require hands-on design iteration to address.

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