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ATOM RPG: Post-apocalyptic indie game

AtomTeam · 2018 · $14.99 · RPG · deal grade B

  • Estimated net residual revenue: $2.3k to $3.4k per month
  • Opportunity: $3.7k per month at x1.30 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 498.3k
  • 85%% positive across 10536 reviews · 35.0 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer active, last post 4 months ago
  • Studio active elsewhere (3 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
  • Last build shipped 27 months ago
  • Last discounted 1 months ago, 8 sales in the last 12 months

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

ATOM RPG is a turn-based post-apocalyptic cRPG inspired by classic Fallout, developed by Russian studio AtomTeam.

ATOM RPG remains quietly profitable at $2.8k/mo residual despite minimal marketing push post-launch (26 months since build, dev dormant 4 months). The 85% positive community, strong replay value (110-461h+ playthroughs), and franchise momentum (sequel ATOM RPG 2 now live) make this an undervalued catalog asset. Best fit for a publisher seeking to revitalize the IP via localization polish, console ports, or enhanced editions, rather than acquisition. Most realistic play: publishing.

  • Risk: Franchise bifurcation: ATOM RPG 2 is live and pulling player attention; unclear if base-game updates or marketing spend will cannibalize or reinforce sequel sales.
  • Risk: Localization and cultural sensitivities flagged by players (translation quality, slur usage in dialogue); any revival must address these before broader campaigns.
  • Risk: 26 months since last build with no dev posts in 4 months suggests codebase may need modernization for console or mobile expansion.

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