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Homgard

Manapunk Studio · 2026 · $14.99 · Adventure · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-21 17:20 UTC, 14 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

  • Estimated net residual revenue: $540 to $810 per month
  • Opportunity: $878 per month at x1.30 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 2.4k
  • 87% positive across 67 reviews · 5.4 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer active, last post 3 months ago
  • Last build shipped 2 months ago
  • Store page localized in only 1 language(s)
  • Last discounted 2 months ago, 2 sales in the last 12 months

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-06; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A handcrafted nonogram-puzzle adventure with an expansive lore universe built solo over a decade, launching in 2026.

Homgard sits in a quiet corner of Steam with strong community sentiment (86% positive) and solid engagement depth, median playtime holding near 51 hours. The developer is active and has signaled three expansions in the pipeline, suggesting confidence in the core concept. This is interesting for a publisher or revival partner looking to amplify reach into the puzzle-adventure niche, particularly in underserved regions like Simplified Chinese where localization could unlock growth; acquisition alone is unlikely to be attractive given modest residual margins and single-developer studio structure, but a publishing or localization partnership could yield meaningful upside. Most realistic play: publishing.

  • Risk: Solo-developer dependency and no public version-control signals mean engine stability and long-term maintainability rest entirely on one person.
  • Risk: Nonogram genre remains niche; expansion announcements are credible but playerbase growth hinges on marketing reach the current operator may lack.
  • Risk: Localization gap of 41% suggests Simplified Chinese audience is present but unserved; investment in translation is a prerequisite for regional scaling.

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