Avernum 4: Greed and Glory

Spiderweb Software · 2025 · $19.99 · Adventure · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-24 01:14 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: $280 to $420 per month
• Opportunity: $455 per month at x1.30 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 5.3k
• 94% positive across 191 reviews · 2.1 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer active, last post 11 months ago
• Studio active elsewhere (2 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
• Store page localized in only 1 language(s)

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-19; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

Avernum 4: Greed and Glory is a classic-style dungeon RPG from Spiderweb Software, released in 2025 as part of a long-running indie fantasy series.

This title sits in a quiet zone: it carries the studio's signature craft and boasts strong review sentiment, yet shows signs of a rough launch or platform-specific instability that has likely suppressed word-of-mouth and retention. The micro-player base and zero promotional activity in 12 months suggest the developer is in maintenance mode. For a publisher or studio seeking to acquire Spiderweb's catalog or revive dormant mid-list RPGs with loyal fanbases, this is a testing ground to diagnose whether technical debt or platform friction is the real brake on engagement. Most realistic play: revival.

• Risk: Player reports indicate unresponsive input and OS cursor conflicts on Mac, a show-stopper for any platform-specific user base.
• Risk: Extremely small active player count and zero discounts in 12 months signal the developer may not be prioritizing growth or user acquisition.
• Risk: Single language (English) with only 105 Steam reviews limits addressable audience; localization gap is near-total.

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