Job Simulator

Owlchemy Labs · 2016 · $19.99 · Action · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-26 00:36 UTC, 10 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

• Estimated net residual revenue: $2.5k to $3.7k per month
• Opportunity: $4.0k per month at x1.30 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 286.0k
• 91% positive across 5468 reviews · 28.6 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)
• Last discounted 3 months ago, 4 sales in the last 12 months

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-08-29; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

Job Simulator is a VR comedy title where players perform absurd workplace tasks in a robot-run future.

Job Simulator remains a cornerstone VR introduction title with strong lifetime performance, solid four-figure monthly residuals, and a 91% positive review base that treats it as a genre classic. The game has seen zero promotions in the past 12 months and no developer communication beyond platform maintenance, yet it continues to attract new players at a steady clip. For VR publishers or platform holders, the franchise represents proven IP with multi-platform credibility (players report 100+ hours across PSVR, Quest, and PC VR), though the short median playtime (3.8 hours) and lack of post-launch content signal untapped expansion potential. Most realistic play: publishing.

• Risk: VR hardware fragmentation and controller-to-input mapping gaps (players note missing turn-via-controller option) may limit reach on newer standalone headsets without active maintenance.
• Risk: Short playtime and absence of narrative progression discourage deep engagement; players seek new job modes (casino, post office, hotel) not yet delivered.
• Risk: Single-language localization (English only) despite 19.5% key-sharing activity and review diversity (Russian, Simplified Chinese, French, German, Japanese) leaves international revenue on the table.

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