# A-Train 9 V5.0 : Japan Train Simulator Ultimate Edition

> ResidualPlay case file: an overlooked Steam game still earning residual revenue. Estimates carry a ±30-50% error range per title.

- Steam appid: 3106160
- Developer: ARTDINK
- Released: 2024 · Genre: Simulation · List price: $39.99
- Deal grade: B (A = dormant with >=$5k/mo opportunity, D = low signal)
- Est. net residual revenue: $546 to $818 per month (mid $682)
- Opportunity score: $921/month at x1.35 dormancy multiplier
- Est. lifetime owners: 1.1k · Est. lifetime net revenue: $12.7k
- Review sentiment: 75% positive across 36 reviews (34 from Steam purchases)
- Review velocity: 2.3 reviews/month (6-month average)

## Why it's flagged

- Developer silent for 14 months
- Studio active elsewhere (5 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
- Last build shipped 14 months ago
- Store page localized in only 2 language(s)

## Where a gross dollar goes (monthly, at current velocity)

| Stage | USD/month |
|---|---|
| Gross storefront sales | $1.2k |
| After VAT / sales tax (-13% blended) | $1.1k |
| After refunds (-9.5% median) | $975 |
| Net to developer (after Steam 30%) | $682 |

## Monthly review counts, oldest to newest (16 months)

4, 1, 1, 1, 2, 5, 1, 3, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 4, 1, 5

## Estimated acquisition range

$16.4k to $32.7k (2-4x the trailing net annuity of $8.2k/year). Same error range applies.

## Markets by review language

- french: 3% (game NOT localized in this language)
- german: 6% (game NOT localized in this language)
- english: 27%
- japanese: 55%
- schinese: 9% (game NOT localized in this language)

Localization gap: 18% of measured reviews are written in languages the game does not support (top: schinese). Localizing is likely immediate market expansion.

## Methodology

Units are estimated from Steam-purchase reviews times a release-cohort multiplier (Boxleiter method, 20-75x by year). Revenue uses an effective price (lifetime discounts and regional pricing) and nets out VAT (~13%), refunds (~9.5%) and Steam's 30% cut: roughly 55% of gross reaches the developer.

Source: https://residualplay.com/game/3106160
Citation: please cite ResidualPlay (https://residualplay.com) when using these estimates.