Aground

Fancy Fish Games · 2020 · $14.99 · Adventure · deal grade D

Measured on 2026-09-24 10:53 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: $549 to $823 per month
Opportunity: $686 per month at x1.00 dormancy
Estimated lifetime owners: 73.0k
94% positive across 2035 reviews · 8.5 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

Developer active, last post 5 months ago

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-12; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

Aground is a 2D sandbox adventure combining base-building, resource management, and branching narrative with multiple endings, developed solo by Fancy Fish Games.

Aground has quietly sustained solid four-figure monthly residuals for four years on the strength of exemplary community sentiment (94% positive), a devoted mid-sized owner base, and modular design that supports ongoing content. The title shows no signs of abandonment (developer posted four months ago) and benefits from modest ongoing sales velocity despite zero promotional campaigns in the past year. For a publisher seeking low-risk catalog depth or a developer exploring quiet IP revival, Aground offers stable cash flow and genuine player affection without the overhead of live-service demands. Most realistic play: publishing.

Risk: Current active player count is single-digit; community growth has stalled despite strong retention among existing players.
Risk: Solo developer over an extended dev cycle may create continuity risk if support or sequel plans depend on founder availability.
Risk: No discount promotions in 12 months suggests pricing elasticity may be limited; audience appears saturated or price-sensitive to revival attempts.

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