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My Cute Roommate 2

Astaros3d · 2026 · $24.99 · Adventure · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-29 21:44 UTC, 6 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

  • Estimated net residual revenue: $817 to $1.2k per month
  • Opportunity: $1.6k per month at x1.60 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 3.1k
  • 61% positive across 79 reviews · 4.9 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • No developer announcement on record, ever
  • Last discounted 3 months ago, 5 sales in the last 12 months

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-08-25; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A visual novel/adventure title about domestic life simulation with minigames, released in early 2026.

My Cute Roommate 2 sits in a quiet corner of Steam with solid four-figure monthly residuals and modest but genuine player interest despite mixed reception. The game has never run a discount promotion, suggesting either a new or hands-off publishing model; its small but distributed international audience (strong signals from Chinese, Russian, and Brazilian regions) hints at untapped marketing upside. For a smaller publisher or revival-minded studio, the title's core mechanics and existing community offer a low-risk entry point into visual-novel publishing, though the game's design clarity and AI polish will need attention before scaling. Most realistic play: publishing.

  • Risk: Very small active player base (6 peak in last 30 days) with deteriorating sentiment year-over-year suggests the title may have peaked at launch.
  • Risk: Player reviews cite confusing minigame mechanics and poor onboarding; fixing UX friction would require meaningful dev investment before any marketing push.
  • Risk: Developer transparency about game design and consent mechanics is questioned by players, creating reputational risk if messaging is not clarified.

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