868-BACK

Michael Brough · 2026 · $19.99 · RPG · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-30 15:42 UTC, 5 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

• Estimated net residual revenue: $1.9k to $2.9k per month
• Opportunity: $3.1k per month at x1.30 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 4.9k
• 99% positive across 179 reviews · 14.4 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer active, last post 0 months ago
• Store page localized in only 1 language(s)

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-08-29; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

868-BACK is a cyberpunk hacking puzzle-roguelike where players discover hidden ability synergies and rule-breaking combinations through experimentation.

This is a rare indie success story: a solo-developer title with near-perfect community sentiment (99% positive), strong retention (76% still playing), and steady organic discovery. The game launched recently (Q1 2026) and has logged solid residuals monthly with zero promotional discounting, suggesting authentic demand. For a publisher seeking a quiet hit with proven player loyalty and a creator still actively developing, this represents a low-risk catalog addition or co-publishing extension; for a studio evaluating roguelike IP, the design patterns and mod-friendly architecture are worth study. Most realistic play: publishing.

• Risk: The roguelike genre is crowded; differentiation depends entirely on continued content discovery and word-of-mouth, which can plateau if developer momentum slows.
• Risk: Single-developer studio creates key-person risk; bus factor is high if Michael Brough steps back.
• Risk: Localization gap (2.7%) and single-language support (English only) limit addressable market in Asia-Pacific regions.

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