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Fernbus Simulator

TML-Studios · 2016 · $29.99 · Casual · deal grade C

Measured on 2026-09-23 11:18 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: $4.5k to $6.7k per month
  • Opportunity: $5.6k per month at x1.00 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 526.0k
  • 74% positive across 12190 reviews · 34.5 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer active, last post 0 months ago
  • Studio active elsewhere (4 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-08-30; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A 2016 bus-operation simulator focused on German long-distance coach routes, built and maintained by a small German studio.

Fernbus occupies a narrow but durable niche within the simulation genre, with solid four-figure monthly residuals and a mid-sized owner base that has remained engaged for eight years. The recent developer activity and 74% positive sentiment, balanced against recurring optimization complaints and zero discounting over the past year, suggest a title held in careful stewardship rather than one requiring revival. Buyers should evaluate this as a catalog asset generating quiet, consistent revenue with minimal operational overhead, though growth opportunities appear limited without substantial technical polish or route expansion. Most realistic play: acquisition.

  • Risk: Multiple reviews cite poor optimization and crashes at launch; technical debt may require investment to stabilize for new audiences or platforms.
  • Risk: No discount promotions in the past 12 months and negative elasticity suggest the playerbase is price-insensitive and unlikely to grow through traditional sales tactics.
  • Risk: Niche appeal and modest current concurrent player count (25 online) limit marketing and revival leverage compared to broader simulation titles.

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