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Niches 1 Oct

Of 4,039 niches with 30+ launches at any price, Last 18 months, 1,630 beat the 1 in 16 base rate. Price moves the odds most: 1 in 192 under $5, 42 in 100 at $20 to $40.1,630 of 4,039 niches beat the 1 in 16 base rate.1,630 beat the base rate.

Cohort median $606

Niches

Every tag pair (two tags on the same game), screened by how often its indie launches earned $100k or more in their first year. Pick your price first: price moves the odds more than the tags do.

Indie paid Steam launches 6 to 30 months old, data 1 Oct 2026. A hit is an estimated first year of $100k+. The revenue estimate is soft: about 5 to 8 in 100 launches overall.

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Pairs that hit $100k+ beyond the oddsFree until launch

Capitalism + Incrementalabout 13 times expected at its prices14 in 100
1Capitalism + Incremental14 in 10050 launches2Casual + Desktop Companion28 in 10047 launches3Desktop Companion + Idler25 in 10064 launches4Desktop Companion + Relaxing30 in 10043 launches5Comedy + Memes10 in 10049 launches

Lens checkChanged recently. Standard: the yardstick. West-facing view: holds. Without the breakout: holds. Last 18 months: moves the answer.

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The niche list

The Last 18 months lens is computed across all prices only for now, so this list reads All prices. Pick Standard to read $10 to $20.

Best odds at my priceChance of $100k+, read within one price band.Opens $10 to $20, Standard lens.Steady marketsHolds in every lens and no single game owns it.Now: Cinematic + FMV, 45 in 100. 1,522 match.Biggest typical yearWhat the middle launch earned, highest first.Now: Cinematic + FMV, $66,831 typical. 4,039 match.Biggest upsideWhat the top tenth earned at least.Not computed for lenses yet.Proven at scale100+ launches and above the base rate.Now: Crafting + Exploration, 26 in 100. 408 match.Busiest marketsMost launches first: where the competition is.Now: 2D + Casual, 2,403 launches. 4,039 match.
Hide one-hit markets1,200 outHide small samples1,533 out

4,039 of 5,145 niches have 30+ launches at any price, Last 18 months. Sorted by chance of $100k+, lowest first.

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Niches at any price, Last 18 months, sorted by chance of $100k+. The first row is the base rate.
Rank#NicheChance of $100k+Typical yearTop 1 in 10LaunchesMarkersPin
All games at any price, Last 18 monthsthe base rate: the row to beat 1 in 161,804 of 29,637 $606not computed 29,637
1 none of 222 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $162 not computed 222 none Pin Casual + Linear
2 none of 202 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $162 not computed 202 none Pin 2D + Precision Platformer
3 none of 195 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $162 not computed 195 none Pin 2D + Top-Down Shooter
4 none of 147 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $81 not computed 147 none Pin Casual + Runner
5 none of 141 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $81 not computed 141 none Pin 2D Platformer + Strategy
6 none of 133 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $0 not computed 133 none Pin 2D Fighter + 2D Platformer
7 none of 129 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $242 not computed 129 none Pin 3D Platformer + Simulation
8 none of 119 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $707 not computed 119 1-hit Pin Choose Your Own Adventure + Text-Based
9 none of 117 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $606 not computed 117 Audience Pin Adventure + Text-Based
10 none of 112 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $198 not computed 112 none Pin Casual + Survival
11 none of 107 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $404 not computed 107 none Pin 2D + Procedural Generation
12 none of 104 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $167 not computed 104 none Pin 2D + Tabletop
13 none of 103 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $120 not computed 103 none Pin Casual + Shoot 'Em Up
14 none of 101 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $341 not computed 101 1-hit Pin Adventure + Bullet Hell
15 none of 101 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $121 not computed 101 none Pin Arcade + Linear
16 none of 98 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $485 not computed 98 Audience Pin RPG + Text-Based
17 none of 97 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $121 not computed 97 none Pin Puzzle + Side Scroller
18 none of 94 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $121 not computed 94 1-hitAudience Pin 3D Platformer + Strategy
19 none of 93 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $121 not computed 93 Audience Pin Casual + Real Time Tactics
20 none of 90 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $545 not computed 90 1-hit Pin Action Roguelike + Fantasy
21 none of 89 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $787 not computed 89 1-hit Pin Choices Matter + Text-Based
22 none of 88 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $140 not computed 88 none Pin Action-Adventure + Hidden Object
23 none of 88 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $81 not computed 88 none Pin Casual + Old School
24 none of 87 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $202 not computed 87 Audience Pin 2D Platformer + Cartoony
25 none of 84 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $303 not computed 84 none Pin Grid-Based Movement + Puzzle
26 none of 83 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $142 not computed 83 none Pin 2.5D + 2D Platformer
27 none of 83 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $202 not computed 83 none Pin Arcade + Puzzle Platformer
28 none of 82 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $481 not computed 82 none Pin Cartoony + Hidden Object
29 none of 82 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $281 not computed 82 none Pin Colorful + Puzzle Platformer
30 none of 82 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $607 not computed 82 1-hit Pin Multiple Endings + Text-Based
31 none of 82 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $100 not computed 82 none Pin Puzzle Platformer + Strategy
32 none of 81 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $202 not computed 81 none Pin 2D Platformer + Linear
33 none of 81 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $101 not computed 81 Audience Pin Casual + Solitaire
34 none of 81 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $303 not computed 81 none Pin Physics + Precision Platformer
35 none of 81 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $142 not computed 81 Audience Pin Platformer + Strategy
36 none of 79 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $202 not computed 79 none Pin Casual + Sokoban
37 none of 79 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $809 not computed 79 none Pin Linear + Walking Simulator
38 none of 78 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $601 not computed 78 none Pin 3D + Idler
39 none of 77 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $303 not computed 77 none Pin Action-Adventure + Bullet Hell
40 none of 77 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $202 not computed 77 none Pin Family Friendly + Point & Click
41 none of 76 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $303 not computed 76 Audience Pin Logic + Pixel Graphics
42 none of 75 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $361 not computed 75 none Pin 2D + Comic Book
43 none of 74 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $161 not computed 74 Audience Pin Casual + Strategy RPG
44 none of 74 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $607 not computed 74 1-hit Pin Puzzle + Turn-Based Strategy
45 none of 73 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $425 not computed 73 Audience Pin Puzzle + Word Game
46 none of 72 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $606 not computed 72 none Pin Cute + Retro
47 none of 72 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $405 not computed 72 none Pin Fantasy + Hidden Object
48 none of 72 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $484 not computed 72 1-hit Pin Simulation + Space Sim
49 none of 71 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $405 not computed 71 Audience Pin 2.5D + Puzzle
50 none of 71 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $242 not computed 71 none Pin Arcade + Flight
51 none of 71 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $405 not computed 71 none Pin Family Friendly + Hidden Object
52 none of 71 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $140 not computed 71 1-hit Pin Fantasy + Platformer
53 none of 70 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $121 not computed 70 none Pin 2D Platformer + Relaxing
54 none of 70 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $121 not computed 70 1-hit Pin PvE + Top-Down Shooter
55 none of 69 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $202 not computed 69 none Pin 3D + Parkour
56 none of 69 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $182 not computed 69 none Pin Arena Shooter + Casual
57 none of 69 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $364 not computed 69 1-hit Pin Funny + Precision Platformer
58 none of 68 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $441 not computed 68 none Pin Cartoony + Point & Click
59 none of 67 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $606 not computed 67 none Pin Exploration + Time Management
60 none of 66 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $1,090 not computed 66 Audience Pin Funny + Psychological Horror
61 none of 65 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $242 not computed 65 1-hitAudience Pin 2D Platformer + Bullet Hell
62 none of 65 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $200 not computed 65 1-hit Pin Action-Adventure + Runner
63 none of 64 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $202 not computed 64 none Pin 3D Fighter + Adventure
64 none of 64 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $182 not computed 64 none Pin 3D Platformer + FPS
65 none of 64 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $81 not computed 64 none Pin 3D Platformer + Hidden Object
66 none of 64 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $202 not computed 64 none Pin Casual + Grid-Based Movement
67 none of 64 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $969 not computed 64 1-hit Pin Casual + LGBTQ+
68 none of 63 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $322 not computed 63 none Pin 2D + Sokoban
69 none of 63 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $243 not computed 63 1-hit Pin Cartoony + Stylized
70 none of 63 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $403 not computed 63 none Pin Platformer + Psychological Horror
71 none of 62 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $403 not computed 62 1-hit Pin 3D + Psychological
72 none of 61 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $81 not computed 61 1-hitAudience Pin 2D + Racing
73 none of 61 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $403 not computed 61 1-hit Pin 2D Platformer + Roguelite
74 none of 61 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $526 not computed 61 1-hit Pin Adventure + Time Management
75 none of 61 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $283 not computed 61 1-hit Pin Card Game + Trading Card Game
76 none of 61 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $133 not computed 61 none Pin Hidden Object + Puzzle Platformer
77 none of 60 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $120 not computed 60 1-hitAudience Pin 3D Platformer + Shooter
78 none of 59 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $242 not computed 59 Audience Pin 2.5D + 2D
79 none of 59 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $162 not computed 59 Audience Pin 2D Fighter + Adventure
80 none of 59 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $323 not computed 59 none Pin Arcade + Survival
81 none of 59 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $221 not computed 59 none Pin Family Friendly + Stylized
82 none of 58 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $485 not computed 58 none Pin Colorful + Immersive Sim
83 none of 58 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $182 not computed 58 none Pin Precision Platformer + Runner
84 none of 57 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $554 not computed 57 1-hit Pin Action + Psychological
85 none of 57 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $202 not computed 57 none Pin Action-Adventure + Choose Your Own Adventure
86 none of 57 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $121 not computed 57 Audience Pin Cartoony + Incremental
87 none of 57 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $242 not computed 57 none Pin Dark + Hidden Object
88 none of 56 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $202 not computed 56 none Pin Action-Adventure + Interactive Fiction
89 none of 56 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $201 not computed 56 1-hit Pin Retro + Score Attack
90 none of 55 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $642 not computed 55 1-hit Pin Cartoony + Cats
91 none of 55 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $261 not computed 55 none Pin Casual + Zombies
92 none of 55 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $101 not computed 55 Audience Pin PvE + Shoot 'Em Up
93 none of 54 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $180 not computed 54 none Pin 2D + Post-apocalyptic
94 none of 54 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $162 not computed 54 1-hit Pin 2D + Walking Simulator
95 none of 54 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $1,068 not computed 54 none Pin Cute + Text-Based
96 none of 54 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $404 not computed 54 none Pin Logic + Sokoban
97 none of 53 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $202 not computed 53 none Pin 2.5D + Action-Adventure
98 none of 53 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $81 not computed 53 none Pin 2D + Aliens
99 none of 53 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $202 not computed 53 none Pin 2D + Arena Shooter
100 none of 53 launches earned $100k+ 0 in 100no hits $243 not computed 53 none Pin Action + Interactive Fiction
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green beats the base ratecoral below it bar: the chance; amber tick: the base rate1-hit one game holds over half the moneySmall under 50 launches in this viewAudience reads differently for Western players

Under 30 launches a chance is written as a count ("3 of 12"), never as odds. Typical year is the middle launch's first-year earnings. Lenses, the one-hit share and the audience split are measured across all prices. A game counts in every pair its tags make.

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