Games to Avoid #2: The Collect ‘Em All + Cake/Bloom Sort Trend 📉🚫
While some game mechanics can initially attract downloads 📥, we’ve observed several titles that have struggled to scale 📉, making them risky for studios to pursue 🚫. Here are some examples of the “Collect ‘Em All by Voodoo+ Bloom Sort” by Lion Studios mechanic that have failed to gain traction due to high CPI and retention challenges:
These are just two of the many titles which tried this idea merge
1️⃣ Cake Master by Serenico Labs 🎂❌
2️⃣ Link n Bloom by Cympl Studios 🌸🚫
We’ve seen many studios attempt this combination and fail, despite creative efforts. It’s clear that the “Collect ‘Em All + Bloom Sort” trend is not the best direction for most studios at this time.
If you are a new studio considering this idea, it may be wise to wait and observe. Similar games have been made, tried, and ultimately failed. Unless you have a strong pivot or unique innovation, it might be best to avoid this trend for now.
