PROXIMATE

Cain Maddox · 2024 · $5.99 · Adventure · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-02 19:04 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: $828 to $1.2k per month
Opportunity: $2.0k per month at x1.90 dormancy
Estimated lifetime owners: 38.2k
93% positive across 1011 reviews · 23.6 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

No developer announcement on record, ever
Store page localized in only 1 language(s)
Last discounted 0 months ago, 5 sales in the last 12 months

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-08-23; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

PROXIMATE is a 2024 narrative horror adventure where you play a nearly blind crew member experiencing a space station through a malfunctioning visor, uncovering character drama and cosmic mystery.

This is a quiet 2024 indie with exceptional polish, strong narrative craft, and 93% positive sentiment across 980 reviews. The developer (solo or very small) shows no discount history and stable $1.04k/mo residual revenue from a $5.99 price point, suggesting organic word-of-mouth and genuine player attachment. The game's tight 2-hour median playtime, character-focused storytelling, and unique disability-forward perspective make it a candidate for boutique publishing partnerships or localization investment rather than acquisition. Limited developer presence (no posts in a year, minimal studio footprint) suggests the creator may be receptive to publishing support or co-marketing without ceding IP. Most realistic play: publishing.

Risk: Niche narrative-first audience; mainstream appeal limited by short playtime (2.25h median) and experimental visor mechanic that some find gimmicky.
Risk: Developer silent for 12+ months (no dev posts, no discounts, no updates logged); unclear whether title is truly dormant or simply stable post-launch.
Risk: Single-language release (100% loc gap) and only 980 lifetime reviews despite 10+ months on platform suggest limited organic discovery; localization cost-benefit unclear at current scale.

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