iOS/Android Sales Deep Dive: Meteorfall: Krumit's Tale

This analysis examines the mobile performance of the premium deckbuilding roguelike Meteorfall: Krumit’s Tale following its August 2020 launch on iOS and Android. The primary objective is to evaluate the commercial viability of premium, non-IAP titles in the current mobile landscape while comparing these results to the game’s previous performance on Steam. The findings highlight the significant impact of platform-specific curation and the strategic value of cross-selling across a developer’s portfolio.

The game generated $92,300 in net revenue across both mobile platforms within its first two months, with a revenue split of 57% from iOS and 43% from Android. A critical factor in this success was prominent editorial featuring on the Apple App Store, which helped the title reach the number two spot in the US Card category. While the iOS launch proceeded smoothly, the Android release faced initial delays due to a misunderstanding of the Google Play pre-registration backend, underscoring the importance of platform-specific administrative knowledge.

Data indicates that mobile revenue significantly outpaced the game’s Steam performance, suggesting that the existing fan base preferred mobile play. Furthermore, the launch of the new title provided a substantial halo effect for the developer’s previous game, Meteorfall: Journeys. By discounting the older title to $0.99, the developer achieved record-breaking daily revenue for the legacy game on Google Play. The analysis concludes that while iOS provides strong initial sales, Android demonstrates a more consistent long-tail performance, and maintaining a presence on PC remains essential for reaching the influencer communities necessary to elevate a game from a modest success to a major hit.