Idol Manager

Glitch Pitch · 2021 · $19.99 · Indie · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-04 19:56 UTC. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

• Estimated net residual revenue: $1.4k to $2.1k per month
• Opportunity: $2.8k per month at x1.60 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 151.0k
• 87% positive across 4118 reviews · 14.3 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 4.2 years
• Studio inactive: no public activity across 1 tracked titles
• Last discounted 0 months ago, 8 sales in the last 12 months
• Proven demand elasticity: x1.4 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

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

Idol Manager is an indie business simulation where players build and manage a pop idol agency, balancing finances, talent development, and ethical decisions.

Idol Manager has quietly generated solid lifetime revenue and maintains healthy community engagement despite developer dormancy. The 87% positive rating, strong regional appeal (especially Southeast Asia and Russia), and active workshop ecosystem suggest underlying franchise potential. Most valuable to a publisher seeking a low-risk catalog asset with existing mod infrastructure and sustainable residuals, or to a revival-focused studio willing to restart development communication. Most realistic play: publishing.

• Risk: No developer posts in 48+ months; engine maintenance and platform compatibility updates are uncertain.
• Risk: Niche genre with volatile player counts (38 current, 63 peak 30d); retention depends heavily on onboarding clarity, which reviews flag as weak.
• Risk: Regional licensing complexity: workshop mods reference AKB48 and Nogizaka46 (real-world idol groups), creating potential IP exposure if moderation lapses.

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