# Glitch Hearts

> ResidualPlay case file: an overlooked Steam game still earning residual revenue. Estimates carry a ±30-50% error range per title.

- Steam appid: 3932620
- Developer: Anime Aqua Games
- Publisher: Anime Aqua Studio
- Released: 2026 · Genre: Casual · List price: $2.99
- Deal grade: C (A = dormant with >=$5k/mo opportunity, D = low signal)
- Est. net residual revenue: $90 to $135 per month (mid $113)
- Opportunity score: $180/month at x1.60 dormancy multiplier
- Est. lifetime owners: 896 · Est. lifetime net revenue: $898
- Review sentiment: 92% positive across 48 reviews (28 from Steam purchases)
- Review velocity: 4.5 reviews/month (6-month average)

## Why it's flagged

- No developer announcement on record, ever
- Last build shipped 7 months ago
- 42% of reviews come from key activations (excluded from revenue estimates)

## Where a gross dollar goes (monthly, at current velocity)

| Stage | USD/month |
|---|---|
| Gross storefront sales | $205 |
| After VAT / sales tax (-13% blended) | $178 |
| After refunds (-9.5% median) | $161 |
| Net to developer (after Steam 30%) | $113 |

## Monthly review counts, oldest to newest (6 months)

11, 2, 1, 10, 2, 1

## Methodology

Units are estimated from Steam-purchase reviews times a release-cohort multiplier (Boxleiter method, 20-75x by year). Revenue uses an effective price (lifetime discounts and regional pricing) and nets out VAT (~13%), refunds (~9.5%) and Steam's 30% cut: roughly 55% of gross reaches the developer.

Source: https://residualplay.com/game/3932620
Citation: please cite ResidualPlay (https://residualplay.com) when using these estimates.