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GLOOPALAXY

Felis Major · 2026 · $4.99 · Indie · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-24 07:33 UTC, 12 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

  • Estimated net residual revenue: $1.0k to $1.5k per month
  • Opportunity: $1.6k per month at x1.30 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 1.2k
  • 97% positive across 31 reviews · 30.0 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer active, last post 3 months ago
  • Store page localized in only 2 language(s)

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-02; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A charming creature-collector aquarium puzzle where you fish for alien lifeforms and research their habitat compatibility.

GLOOPALAXY is a rare indie success story: a micro-scale title from a first-time studio that has achieved genuine community affection (96.8% positive, consistent reviews) and is generating solid four-figure monthly residuals with no active promotion or discount activity. The game's tight scope, high completion rate, and strong art direction suggest it has found its niche and holds it sustainably. For a publisher or revival partner, this is a low-risk catalog acquisition; the real opportunity lies in identifying why this quiet performer resonates and testing whether light content updates or a sequel concept could unlock broader appeal without cannibalizing the current install base. Most realistic play: acquisition.

  • Risk: Extremely tight median playtime (2.5 hours) means the game is a 'one sitting' experience with minimal repeat-play incentive; retention and word-of-mouth growth plateau naturally.
  • Risk: Player feedback flags save-state bugs and UI friction on Steam Deck; any revival effort must address platform stability before scaling marketing.
  • Risk: Studio is a single-title indie with no track record of post-launch support; ownership or long-term partnership unclear.

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