Offworld Trading Company

Mohawk Games · 2016 · $29.99 · Indie · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-02 22:40 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: $324 to $487 per month
• Opportunity: $608 per month at x1.50 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 234.0k
• 77% positive across 5719 reviews · 2.5 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer active, last post 0 months ago
• Studio active elsewhere (2 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
• No Steam discount in 4.0 years (deepest tracked: -0%)

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-11; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A real-time economic strategy game set on Mars where players trade commodities and build corporate monopolies, released by Stardock in 2016.

Offworld Trading Company occupies an unusual niche: a hardcore economic sim with durable appeal to strategy enthusiasts, steady residual revenue of several hundred dollars monthly, and no active discount promotions in four years, suggesting strong organic retention despite minimal marketing. The title's 77% positive ratio and continued small-but-engaged player base (peak 38 in the last month) indicate a loyal audience. Acquisition interest depends on Stardock's willingness to divest; revival potential centers on modernizing onboarding (a consistent friction point in reviews) and exploring esports or content-creator partnerships. Most realistic play: watch.

• Risk: Real-time economic gameplay requires high learning curve; negative reviews cite zero tutorial and abandon within first hour.
• Risk: Concurrent player pool under 40 is thin; matchmaking and live-service sustainability hinge on retention and new-player onboarding improvements.
• Risk: Last build update timing unclear (months_since_build unavailable); age and potential engine debt may complicate revival or porting efforts.

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