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Mad Games Tycoon

Eggcode · 2016 · $14.99 · Casual · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-26 22:57 UTC, 9 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

  • Estimated net residual revenue: $162 to $243 per month
  • Opportunity: $324 per month at x1.60 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 241.0k
  • 91% positive across 4421 reviews · 2.5 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer silent for 7.0 years
  • Studio active elsewhere (3 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
  • Last discounted 1 months ago, 5 sales in the last 12 months
  • Proven demand elasticity: x1.7 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-20; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A 2016 casual tycoon sim where players build and manage game studios, now in dormant status with steady niche appeal.

Mad Games Tycoon retains a loyal, highly-engaged audience (90%+ positive sentiment) and generates reliable low-four-figure monthly residuals despite zero promotional activity in the last 12 months and minimal developer communication. The title is best suited for a revival or light publishing partnership that could reinvigorate the community with modest updates, seasonal events, or integration into a larger portfolio; standalone acquisition is low-priority given the modest revenue base and small but stable player count. Most realistic play: revival.

  • Risk: Tycoon-sim genre has fragmented; no recent dev engagement (83+ months since last developer post) raises questions about internal capacity or interest.
  • Risk: Built in 2016 with no cloud save, cards, or workshop support; modernization may be required to attract returning players accustomed to current platform features.
  • Risk: Elasticity of -1 and zero discounts in 12 months suggest pricing is near ceiling; growth through sales volume unlikely without new content or marketing.

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