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Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden

The Bearded Ladies · 2018 · $34.99 · RPG · deal grade C

Measured on 2026-09-24 10:42 UTC, 11 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

  • Estimated net residual revenue: $2.7k to $4.1k per month
  • Opportunity: $3.4k per month at x1.00 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 666.0k
  • 90% positive across 20564 reviews · 18.1 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer active, last post 3 months ago
  • Studio active elsewhere (2 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-08-25; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden is a 2018 turn-based stealth-tactics RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world where you command a squad of mutant characters through exploration and strategic combat.

This title has quietly accrued solid residual monthly revenue with a 90% positive rating and a durable player base six years post-launch, yet remains unknown to mainstream audiences. The strong community sentiment, active developer engagement, and mechanical depth (stealth-first tactics with 3D positioning) make it a candidate for a modest revival campaign or back-catalog licensing play, particularly if the IP holder sees franchise potential beyond the existing 2-DLC model. Most realistic play: revival.

  • Risk: Tactical stealth RPG is a niche genre; marketing spend must justify the ceiling of a mid-sized owner base.
  • Risk: Very small concurrent player count and review velocity suggest organic growth has plateaued, requiring fresh stimulus to reignite interest.
  • Risk: Sequel expectations dominate player sentiment; unmet demand for 'Mutant Year Zero 2' may redirect future revenue to a spiritual successor if one is announced elsewhere.

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