Republic of Pirates

Crazy Goat Games · 2024 · $24.99 · Simulation · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-23 18:43 UTC, 12 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 $1.6k per month
Opportunity: $1.8k per month at x1.35 dormancy
Estimated lifetime owners: 17.0k
71% positive across 543 reviews · 7.4 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

Developer silent for 15 months
Studio active elsewhere (2 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

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

Republic of Pirates is a pirate-themed city-building and economic simulation that borrows heavily from the Anno franchise, released in early 2024 by Crazy Goat Games and published by PQube.

The game has earned solid three-figure monthly residuals on a modest but engaged player base, with 72% positive sentiment and strong median playtime for its niche. The 'Anno lite' positioning is both its hook and its ceiling: players appreciate the streamlined economy and shorter time-to-completion compared to Anno's grind, but reviews consistently flag the game as unfinished in mechanics and balance. For a publisher or developer looking to acquire a functioning sim with existing community goodwill and upside room, the data suggests this title could benefit from targeted content updates or a modest revival push; for a studio seeking pure financial return, the residuals are modest and the owner base is small. Most realistic play: revival.

Risk: City-building and economic-sim audiences are mature and competitive; positioning as 'Anno-lite' invites unfavorable comparison rather than differentiation.
Risk: Multiple player reviews cite a sense of incompleteness and mechanical imbalance; the game may require substantive polish or feature work to unlock higher engagement.
Risk: Developer has posted no public updates in 14 months; current momentum is minimal and sustained inactivity risks community attrition.

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