Mind Wasted
For linux system administrators and casual gamers seeking high-difficulty, minimalist experiences.
Mind The Door
Snapshot
Who is Mind Wasted?
Developing minimalist utilities and high-stakes games for users who value mechanical simplicity and direct feedback.
Target audience
Portfolio
Free 2Last updated
Mind The Door
v1.0.1
4mo ago
Publisher DNA
What defines Mind Wasted?
Publisher DNA
Primary focus
Cross-category development in developer tools and minimalist games
Scale
indie
Target audience
Linux system administrators and casual gamers seeking high-difficulty, minimalist experiences.
Signature Patterns
- •Minimalist, high-contrast visual design across all products
- •Rejection of traditional tutorials and user hand-holding
- •Dual-track focus on developer utilities and experimental games
- •Free-to-play/use pricing models with minimal friction
Portfolio momentum
Released 2 new titles in the last 6 months, establishing a presence in both the Games and Developer Tools categories.
Portfolio
What does Mind Wasted ship?
Apps
2 apps analysed
Minimalist design reduces cognitive load, allowing for rapid-fire session loops
- The core roguelike loop of choosing between doors creates a compelling and addictive experience for players
- Device overheating during extended play sessions forces users to stop and cool down their hardware
Single-market publisher, every app ships only to United States.
Based on 1 of 2 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .
Americas (1)
- United States1 / 1
Core markets (1/1 apps)
User Sentiment
How do users feel about their apps?
1
Positive apps
0
Neutral / mixed
0
Negative apps
75/100
Avg sentiment score
Rivals
Who does Mind Wasted compete with?
The rivals identified
Nemeses(1)
Dominates the 'low-effort, high-impact' choice-based puzzle market with massive scale and consistent engagement.
Contenders(1)
Directly competes for the 'quick-session' player base by focusing on rapid-fire, choice-driven brain teasers.
Same space(3)
Focuses on the 'instant death' outcome, mirroring the target's high-stakes, binary-result gameplay loop.
Represents the gold standard for 'one-tap' mechanics, serving as the benchmark for precision-based casual gaming.
Shares the 'minimalist mechanic' philosophy but applies it to physics-based movement rather than binary choice.
New entrants(1)
Emerging as a dominant force in the hyper-casual space with a focus on satisfying, repetitive management loops.
The Analyst's Read
The bottom line on Mind Wasted
Bottom line
Mind Wasted is a niche indie publisher leveraging a distinct brand voice to bridge the gap between technical utilities and experimental gaming. Their weighted 4.5★ rating on their flagship title suggests early resonance with players seeking unconventional, high-difficulty experiences.
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What fed this analysis
- Apps analyzed:
- 2
- With full intel:
- 0
- With overview:
- 2
- Website scraped:
- yes
- Social presence:
- yes