Momentum · ranked
Rising
Niches where the typical new release earns more than it did 24 months ago, against the market, while the number of developers shipping them is flat or falling. Momentum is market-adjusted, so a rising market does not make everything rise. 907 niches qualify, observed .
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- RPG + Military Poor odds revenue up 25% on the market
- Metroidvania + Fantasy Poor odds revenue up 25% on the market
- Character Customization + Shoot 'Em Up Poor odds revenue up 25% on the market
- Action-Adventure + Agriculture Poor odds revenue up 25% on the market
- Stealth + Space Poor odds revenue up 25% on the market
- Exploration + Time Manipulation Poor odds revenue up 25% on the market
- Arcade + Conspiracy Poor odds revenue up 25% on the market
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