In Other Waters

Jump Over The Age · 2020 · $14.99 · Adventure · deal grade B

• Estimated net residual revenue: $1.2k to $1.8k per month
• Opportunity: $2.2k per month at x1.50 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 62.3k
• 87%% positive across 2560 reviews · 18.3 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer active, last post 2 months ago
• Studio active elsewhere (3 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
• Last build shipped 5.8 years ago
• Store page localized in only 3 language(s)
• Last discounted 1 months ago, 10 sales in the last 12 months

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

A contemplative sci-fi exploration game where you pilot a submersible through an alien ocean, uncovering mysteries via text-driven narrative and ecological sampling.

In Other Waters sits in a quiet pocket of indie narrative design with strong word-of-mouth (86.6% positive) and emotional resonance, yet generates only $1,476/mo residual revenue. The title's appeal to literary sci-fi fans (Becky Chambers comparisons) and its authorship by Gareth Damian Martin (pre-Citizen Sleeper) suggest latent cultural equity. For a publisher or platform seeking atmospheric, slower-paced acquisitions that drive engagement metrics over volume, this represents solid backlist IP with modest revival potential. Most realistic play: publishing.

• Risk: Niche audience (word-of-mouth dependent, low mainstream reach) limits ceiling for paid-ad acquisition campaigns.
• Risk: Navigation friction (noted in 2+ reviews: missing maps, mode-switching overhead) may deter new players without rebalancing.
• Risk: Developer Jump Over The Age has only 2 titles in catalog; limited track record for sustained post-launch support or sequels.

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