CPU Invaders - Micro Spheres

Microblast Games · 2026 · $0.99 · Action · deal grade C

Measured on 2026-09-24 06:17 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: $110 to $164 per month
Opportunity: $219 per month at x1.60 dormancy
Estimated lifetime owners: 1.3k
100% positive across 32 reviews · 16.5 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

No developer announcement on record, ever
Studio active elsewhere (4 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
Last discounted 0 months ago, 7 sales in the last 12 months

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

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

A minimalist desktop-overlaid arcade shooter where players defend their screen from waves of neon spheres while multitasking.

CPU Invaders: Micro Spheres occupies a niche but loyal micro-genre: lightweight, always-on-screen gameplay designed for simultaneous streaming, work or media consumption. The franchise shows durable community affection (100% positive reviews, repeat players citing prior installments), and the title generates solid residual revenue from a tiny install base. For a publisher seeking catalog depth in the casual-arcade space or a studio building out desktop-utility gaming, the low barrier to entry and proven demand curve justify closer inspection, though absolute player count and monthly churn data remain opaque. Most realistic play: publishing.

Risk: Near-zero concurrent players and median session under 17 minutes suggests this is a "fill-the-gap" game; players may churn fast once novelty fades or their viewing/work routine changes.
Risk: Desktop overlay functionality is platform-dependent and fragile; OS updates or anticheat systems on other launchers could break the core value proposition.
Risk: Developer posts no public updates or community engagement; lack of roadmap or communication raises questions about post-launch support and live-ops intent.

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