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Super Motherload

XGen Studios · 2014 · $14.99 · Adventure · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-23 17:05 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: $266 to $398 per month
  • Opportunity: $531 per month at x1.60 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 58.7k
  • 76% positive across 950 reviews · 4.1 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer silent for 9.1 years
  • Studio inactive: no public activity across 2 tracked titles

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-14; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A mining adventure game where you drill downward through procedurally generated terrain, managing resources and uncovering secrets.

Super Motherload sits in a quiet middle ground: modest residuals of roughly $332/mo, a 76% positive ratio, and a committed core (50% still playing) suggest a stable catalog asset with minimal decay. However, zero promotional activity in 12 months, a dormant studio, and minimal developer engagement indicate this title is being left to passive earnings. The opportunity is narrow but real for a content-focused publisher seeking low-risk catalog padding or a studio exploring mining/drilling mechanics for educational or casual segments. Most realistic play: watch.

  • Risk: Extremely small active player base (9 concurrent) and negligible review velocity (4 per month) suggest the addressable market is fully saturated; growth campaigns would face steep headwinds.
  • Risk: No discount promotions in 12 months and no developer posts in 108 months indicate the game may lack modern runtime support, seasonal content, or community management infrastructure.
  • Risk: Studio status listed as inactive; ownership and publishing rights clarity would be essential before any acquisition or revival attempt.

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