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7 Billion Humans

Tomorrow Corporation · 2018 · $14.99 · Indie · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-24 10:59 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: $448 to $672 per month
  • Opportunity: $756 per month at x1.35 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 93.1k
  • 94% positive across 2143 reviews · 7.0 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer silent for 17 months
  • Studio quiet across its whole catalog

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-08-26; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A puzzle game from Tomorrow Corporation where you program 7 billion humans to solve logistics problems, sequel to Human Resource Machine.

7 Billion Humans generates solid four-figure monthly residuals with a 93% positive rating and median engagement of 17 hours, suggesting strong word-of-mouth durability among its core audience. The title has never run a discount promotion, indicating pricing confidence and potential room for strategic promotional revenue. However, the developer is in a fading state with 16 months since last communication, and the game sits outside mainstream visibility; this is a quiet long-tail performer best suited for catalog acquisition by a publisher seeking low-maintenance IP with proven retention, not a revival target. Most realistic play: acquisition.

  • Risk: Developer Tomorrow Corporation shows no public activity for 16 months; acquiring the game includes inheriting maintenance obligations (engine updates, platform compliance) with minimal developer support.
  • Risk: Puzzle game genre saturation on Steam means organic discovery has likely plateaued despite strong reviews; growth will depend on publisher effort, not organic momentum.

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