Ratten Reich

METALLADLERSTUDIO · 2025 · $19.99 · Indie · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-26 13:20 UTC, 9 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

• Estimated net residual revenue: $1.1k to $1.7k per month
• Opportunity: $1.9k per month at x1.35 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 24.6k
• 39% positive across 711 reviews · 8.2 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 15 months
• Studio quiet across its whole catalog
• Last discounted 3 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.

Ratten Reich is an indie strategy game centered on rat colony management and territorial conquest.

This title shows moderate fundamentals (solid four-figure monthly residuals, a mid-sized lifetime install base) but is hampered by severe community sentiment collapse (42-point drop year-over-year, near-zero active play) and developer radio silence stretching over a year. The game is not a publishing opportunity or revival candidate given reputational damage and the studio's apparent fade. It may warrant monitoring as a potential catalog acquisition at a depressed price, but only if the buyer has capacity to rebuild trust through meaningful content or a full overhaul. Most realistic play: watch.

• Risk: Community sentiment has deteriorated sharply; recent reviews cite abandonment and cash-grab perception, creating a trust deficit that new buyers would inherit.
• Risk: Zero player retention and near-zero concurrent activity suggest core gameplay may not sustain engagement, independent of marketing or content gaps.
• Risk: Developer has posted no updates in over 13 months; studio status flagged as fading, indicating capacity or commitment questions.

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