Citystate II

Andy Sztark · 2021 · $24.99 · Simulation · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-05 08:29 UTC. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

• Estimated net residual revenue: $959 to $1.4k per month
• Opportunity: $1.6k per month at x1.35 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 43.9k
• 74% positive across 1141 reviews · 7.7 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 13 months
• Studio quiet across its whole catalog
• Last discounted 6 months ago, 2 sales in the last 12 months
• Proven demand elasticity: x1.4 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

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

A political city-builder sim with faction systems and policy depth, positioned as a Cities Skylines alternative with Tropico-like governance mechanics.

Citystate II has found a modest but engaged audience that appreciates its political systems and asymmetric city-building depth; residual monthly revenue sits in the high three figures with reasonable stability. The game is a sequel from an operating indie studio with a small but vocal fanbase, making it interesting for a revival or publishing partnership focused on content drops or multiplayer features. However, current player counts are thin, dev communication has tailed off, and genre fatigue in the city-builder space limits upside without significant new features. Most realistic play: revival.

• Risk: City-builder genre is crowded; Cities Skylines 2 and Frostpunk dominate attention, and this title's isometric view and UI friction appear to have deterred some players who preferred the original.
• Risk: Game shipped in 2021 and has seen no structural updates in recent months; tech debt and engine age may compound revival costs if targeting modern hardware or new platforms.
• Risk: Developer communication dropped sharply (one post in last year); uncertain whether studio has capacity or intent to support renewed investment.

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