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HighFleet

Konstantin Koshutin · 2021 · $29.99 · Action · deal grade A

  • Estimated net residual revenue: $7.6k to $11.4k per month
  • Opportunity: $20.0k per month at x2.10 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 223.5k
  • 88%% positive across 7386 reviews · 51.0 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer silent for 3.8 years
  • Studio inactive: no public activity across 1 tracked titles
  • Last build shipped 3.8 years ago
  • Store page localized in only 2 language(s)

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

HighFleet is a real-time tactical naval combat and fleet-management game set in a post-apocalyptic desert, where you design ships and lead a last-stand campaign against overwhelming odds.

HighFleet has generated $1.67M lifetime on 223k units at $30, maintains an 88% positive score, and still earns $9.5k/mo in residual revenue with zero active discounting. The title shows strong community attachment (deep play sessions, 51 reviews/month average) and zero sales velocity in the past year, signaling it has found its niche and stabilized. For a publisher willing to invest in post-launch content, live ops, or a sequel greenlight, this is a well-reviewed, dormant IP with proven word-of-mouth legs and clear mechanical depth that players wish were expanded. Most realistic play: revival.

  • Risk: Developer (solo, Koshutin) has been inactive for 45+ months; engine stability and platform support (Proton compatibility noted in reviews) may deteriorate without maintenance.
  • Risk: Niche audience (hardcore tactical/strategy + ship-building) limits addressable market; no mainstream appeal signals in the data.
  • Risk: Players report cut content, abrupt story ending, and weak tutorial; finishing the unfinished campaign and onboarding work will be required to unlock growth.

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