Pharaoh™: A New Era

Triskell Interactive · 2023 · $22.99 · Simulation · deal grade C

Measured on 2026-10-04 19:19 UTC. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

• Estimated net residual revenue: $3.6k to $5.4k per month
• Opportunity: $4.5k per month at x1.00 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 193.0k
• 75% positive across 5410 reviews · 31.6 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer active, last post 8 months ago
• Last discounted 0 months ago, 9 sales in the last 12 months

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-13; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A 2023 remake of the classic 1999 city-building sim Pharaoh, where players construct and manage ancient Egyptian civilizations.

Pharaoh: A New Era sits on a quiet but resilient revenue stream with nearly two decades of post-launch engagement and strong nostalgia-driven retention (60% still active). The franchise carries intellectual property held by Dotemu, but the game itself shows healthy community sentiment (81% positive recent) and modest but steady residuals without heavy promotional discounting. For a publisher or IP holder evaluating dormant back-catalog franchises, this represents a low-risk, long-tail title with proven legs and room for modest revival through mod ecosystem support or regional localization gaps. Most realistic play: publishing.

• Risk: City-building sims skew niche; mainstream discovery relies on seasonal discounts, which have been absent for 12+ months despite zero measured price elasticity.
• Risk: Game is now 35 months old with no developer posts in 7 months; infrastructure or compatibility patches may lag platform updates.
• Risk: Community feedback indicates mod dependence for bug fixes and QoL improvements, suggesting post-launch support may have stabilized rather than concluded.

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