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9z Games(HK)
For casual to mid-core mobile gamers seeking strategic depth through low-effort, one-handed controls and puzzle-solving mechanics.
Known forLast Echo
For casual to mid-core mobile gamers seeking strategic depth through low-effort, one-handed controls and puzzle-solving mechanics.
Bridging the gap between hyper-casual accessibility and mid-core strategy through one-handed, puzzle-integrated RPG experiences.
Target audience
Portfolio
Free 28Last updated
Last Echo
v1.0.7
2mo ago
Primary focus
Hybrid-casual strategy and puzzle-RPG games
Scale
indie
Target audience
Casual to mid-core mobile gamers seeking strategic depth through low-effort, one-handed controls and puzzle-solving mechanics.
Maintains an intense development pace with 15 releases in the last 6 months and all 7 titles currently active.
28 apps analysed
Americas-centric footprint across 3 markets.
Based on 3 of 28 apps with localized market data — more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .
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Neutral / mixed
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Negative apps
20/100
Avg sentiment score
Shares the strategic kingdom-building and resource management DNA, though in a different thematic setting.
known forThe Ants: Underground Kingdom
Strategic outlook coming soon.
What fed this analysis
Dominates the match-3 puzzle space with a massive, highly active user base and frequent content updates.
Shares the core 'rebuild the realm' survival loop but pivots the theme to nature-based strategy.
Leverages a massive global IP to capture the same post-apocalyptic survival audience with high-production value.
A direct thematic competitor in the survival-strategy space with a proven, long-standing track record of high-frequency updates.
Strong competitor in the narrative-driven puzzle genre, appealing to the same strategic puzzle-solving audience.
Directly overlaps with the target's hybrid strategy and match-3 puzzle mechanics.
The gold standard for 'relaxing' idle games, providing a direct contrast in UX and pacing.
A high-performing puzzle peer that excels in the 3D object-matching sub-genre.
A benchmark for idle-RPG mechanics, serving as a primary reference for the target's core gameplay loop.
Represents the pure idle-simulator genre, highlighting the target's potential for non-combat progression.
A long-standing puzzle peer with high user satisfaction and consistent update frequency.
Recent activity and focus on tactical combat suggest a shift toward high-intensity, short-session competitive play.
Demonstrates the power of simplified, gesture-based mechanics to achieve massive scale in the casual gaming market.
An emerging threat in the 'relaxing' category, proving that high-quality, non-violent social experiences can capture massive audiences.
