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The Age of Decadence

Iron Tower Studio · 2015 · $14.99 · Indie · deal grade C

Measured on 2026-10-04 20:09 UTC. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

  • Estimated net residual revenue: $967 to $1.4k per month
  • Opportunity: $1.2k per month at x1.00 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 233.0k
  • 82% positive across 4067 reviews · 15.0 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer active, last post 3 months ago
  • Studio active elsewhere (3 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
  • Last discounted 0 months ago, 12 sales in the last 12 months

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-08-24; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A hardcore, text-rich post-apocalyptic CRPG where player choice and consequence permanently shape outcomes, with deep character builds and zero hand-holding.

The Age of Decadence sits in a rare niche: a 2015 indie CRPG generating $1,032/mo residual revenue on minimal marketing, with 82% positive Steam sentiment and a passionate core audience citing Fallout 2 and Shadowrun as comps. Iron Tower Studio remains active (dev post 1.8 months ago) and the studio owns IP outright. The game's unforgiving design and steep learning curve limit mainstream appeal, but the title's longevity, achievement depth (109 total, 47.7% top-tier completion), and high median playtime (39 hours) suggest strong retention within its intended audience. Revival potential is modest but real for niche strategy/CRPG players, and the studio's next project (Colony Ship) creates IP momentum. Most realistic play: watch.

  • Risk: Hardcore difficulty and text-heavy design intentionally exclude mainstream audiences; audience size capped by design philosophy.
  • Risk: Nine years old with minimal post-launch updates; engine and UI may not meet modern player expectations without significant rework.
  • Risk: RNG-driven combat generates polarized opinions; some players experience early-game difficulty spikes and save-scumming friction that erode retention.

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