So I made this arcade game: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alexgierczyk.starific
It started as a way to learn programming. In the back of my mind it bothered me mobile games were a Red Ocean but what’s worth starting is worth finishing right? These are my numbers after week 1:
These are mostly Reward Videos on ChartBoost. I’m monetizing with optional ads like Crossy Road. Revenue is low, definitely less than my costs in making the game (~$2k all things considered + my time). I thought my download numbers were good but I guess not? Or am I just monetizing poorly?
How does my retention look?
I think I can improve everything with additional content but I’m not sure it’s worth it. Maybe the app business isn’t for me. Maybe I should be patient and try to get featured?
I had an offer from BlueStacks for a revenue split 70/30 their way, to feature the app. Which would pump me to the top of the GooglePlay charts but I’m not sure I like the split - or if it would really make that much money. What do you think?