Through the Ages

CGE Digital · 2018 · $15.99 · Indie · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-04 21:39 UTC. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

• Estimated net residual revenue: $449 to $673 per month
• Opportunity: $757 per month at x1.35 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 109.0k
• 91% positive across 2346 reviews · 6.5 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 16 months
• Studio quiet across its whole catalog
• Last discounted 0 months ago, 6 sales in the last 12 months

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-07; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

Digital adaptation of the acclaimed Czech board game Through the Ages, a civilization-building strategy title with deep resource management and asymmetric player powers.

Through the Ages holds steady residual income at mid-range monthly figures with a tight, satisfied player base (90% positive sentiment, 80% still active). The licensed board game IP and faithful implementation create a defensible moat, but studio fading status and 15+ months without developer communication signal limited growth capacity. Best suited for a patient publishing partner seeking low-churn, high-engagement catalog depth rather than a revival play; acquisition would require navigating CGE Digital's IP licensing terms with Czech Games Edition. Most realistic play: licensing.

• Risk: Game is a digital adaptation of Czech Games Edition's board game IP; any acquisition would require renegotiation or assignment of rights from CGE Digital to new owner.
• Risk: Developer studio shows fading status with no developer posts in 15+ months; long-term support and content updates appear halted.
• Risk: Mainstream awareness remains low; player base is small and stable rather than growing, limiting expansion potential.

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