River Fence: The Evolution of a New Trend in Mobile Games
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Idle games have long-inspired genres, often requiring innovative marketing to compensate for their “low-action” gameplay. In March 2022, Idle Lumber by AppQuantum set a new standard by introducing a unique element in their creativesโa river fence that stops logs. This idea evolved further in September 2023, establishing a trend thatโs been catching on ever since.
It took a bit of time, but other games eventually picked up on this mechanic. By May 2024, Idle Fishing 2 (Multicastgames LLC) cleverly adapted the river fence concept, transforming it into a net that fits seamlessly into their gameplay. And then, things really got interesting.
In July 2024, AppQuantum took this trend to the next level with a new publishing deal with Rockbite Games Armenia Games, releasing Idle Outpost. This game quickly scaled up, securing a high net profit and introducingโwait for itโthe river fence again. But this time, instead of stopping logs, it’s holding back zombies. Genius! AppQuantum already had the playbook from Idle Lumber, so this iteration was a natural evolution. Right, Vitaly? ๐
And itโs not just idle games anymoreโ4X games are jumping on board. Whiteout Survival (Century Games) and Sea of Conquest (FunPlus) have adopted the river fence mechanic, proving that innovative elements in idle games can inspire entirely different genres.
Honestly, I’ve even started building videos with “River Fence” into other casual games, where they fit surprisingly well and add a new layer of complexity.
