Dig or Die

Gaddy Games · 2018 · $11.99 · Action · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-02 07:50 UTC, 4 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

• Estimated net residual revenue: $279 to $418 per month
• Opportunity: $470 per month at x1.35 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 193.0k
• 90% positive across 4290 reviews · 5.4 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 13 months
• Studio active elsewhere (2 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
• Last discounted 0 months ago, 7 sales in the last 12 months

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-15; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A physics-driven 2D survival-crafting game where players engineer fortresses to defend against nightly monster waves on a hostile alien planet.

Dig or Die occupies a quiet but durable niche at the intersection of engineering puzzles, tower defense, and sandbox survival, with a devoted core audience (90%+ positive, median 52 hours playtime) and stable residual revenue. The game's reliance on real-world physics simulation and structural integrity mechanics differentiates it from standard crafting games and suggests sustained appeal among players who value problem-solving over progression treadmills. For a publisher or studio seeking a proven catalog title with minimal maintenance overhead and a loyal international playerbase, this represents a low-risk addition with modest but consistent monthly residuals and room for modest revival campaigns (last major discount was recent; 7 promotions in 12 months suggest healthy pricing elasticity). Most realistic play: acquisition.

• Risk: Current player concurrency is very low (4 now, 30 peak in last 30 days), indicating the title has entered a dormant phase where viral growth or seasonal spikes are unlikely without external intervention.
• Risk: Physics simulation at scale (structural integrity, fluid dynamics, weight calculations) may impose performance ceilings on porting or expansion; maintainability of physics code under new stewardship requires early assessment.
• Risk: Developer Gaddy Games has posted no public updates for roughly one year, suggesting the title is no longer in active development; revival will require either in-house continuation or external contractor expertise in the engine and design intent.

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