RPG Maker XP

Gotcha Gotcha Games · 2013 · $24.99 · RPG · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-02 15:41 UTC, 3 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

Estimated net residual revenue: $610 to $915 per month
Opportunity: $991 per month at x1.30 dormancy
Estimated lifetime owners: 88.8k
93% positive across 1981 reviews · 5.7 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

Developer active, last post 1 months ago
Studio active elsewhere (8 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
40% of reviews come from key activations (excluded from revenue estimates)
Store page localized in only 1 language(s)
Last discounted 0 months ago, 10 sales in the last 12 months

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-08-26; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

RPG Maker XP is a 2013 game-creation suite for indie developers to build 2D RPGs, still generating solid residual revenue a decade on.

This is a niche but durable tool with a 93% positive rating, deep engagement (40+ median hours), and consistent monthly residuals in the mid-range. The audience is small and highly technical, but the retention profile and elasticity suggest real, sticky demand among hobbyist and semi-professional game makers. Most interesting for a publisher or platform looking to bolster creator-tool catalog depth; acquisition alone is low-priority unless bundled with broader RPG Maker portfolio rights. Most realistic play: publishing.

Risk: RPG Maker ecosystem is fragmented; buyers and learners migrate toward newer versions (MV, MZ) and competitive tools, creating headwinds for legacy XP adoption.
Risk: No cloud save, achievements, or workshop support; lacks modern platform integrations that could reduce friction for new creators.
Risk: Player feedback cites steep learning curve and sparse documentation; support burden on a publisher could be non-trivial relative to residual revenue.

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