Poolscape

CosmicArcade · 2026 · $4.99 · Adventure · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-24 03:43 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: $263 to $394 per month
• Opportunity: $427 per month at x1.30 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 2.7k
• 92% positive across 78 reviews · 7.8 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer active, last post 1 months ago
• Studio active elsewhere (3 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
• Store page localized in only 1 language(s)

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

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

Poolscape is a short, atmospheric first-person exploration game set in dreamlike pool and liminal spaces, with a B-grade Steam presence and modest but steady residual revenue.

This title occupies an overlooked niche in the liminal-space exploration genre, earning solid three-figure monthly residuals with a 92% positive ratio and strong per-player engagement. The community values its art direction, soundtrack, and accessibility (low system requirements), but the player base remains tiny and inactive. Revival or bundling into a curated liminal-horror collection could unlock dormant interest without major rework. Most realistic play: revival.

• Risk: The liminal-space genre is trend-driven and already saturated; Poolscape's quiet launch suggests it arrived after peak novelty.
• Risk: No cloud save, workshop support, or trading cards limits stickiness and organic discovery; localization gap in Simplified Chinese (14%) leaves international upside on the table.
• Risk: Median playtime is under 3 hours and still_playing rate is low; player retention and repeat engagement are structural challenges.

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