Particle Fleet: Emergence

Knuckle Cracker · 2016 · $14.99 · Indie · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-23 14:22 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: $240 to $360 per month
Opportunity: $390 per month at x1.30 dormancy
Estimated lifetime owners: 77.8k
92% positive across 1284 reviews · 3.7 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

Developer active, last post 6 months ago
Studio active elsewhere (6 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
Store page localized in only 1 language(s)
Last discounted 3 months ago, 4 sales in the last 12 months
Proven demand elasticity: x1.6 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-21; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

Particle Fleet: Emergence is an indie real-time strategy game about autonomous fleet combat and map creation, developed by Knuckle Cracker.

Emergence occupies a quiet corner of the RTS space with a devoted, small but stable audience. The game generates solid residual revenue with minimal ongoing investment, supported by exceptional positive sentiment (92%+) and strong community enthusiasm for user-generated maps. The developer remains active but has ceased promotional cycles; this makes the title a candidate for publishing partnership (localization push, seasonal events) or acquisition as part of a broader Knuckle Cracker catalog deal, rather than a standalone acquisition. Most realistic play: publishing.

Risk: Current player count is very small (32 concurrent), suggesting limited appeal outside a niche RTS/indie audience.
Risk: Game has not received a build update in ~5.6 months; dormancy may signal resource constraints or completion, raising questions about ongoing support.
Risk: No discounting activity in the past 12 months; reliance on organic traffic and word-of-mouth may limit growth without intervention.

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