Proof of Usefulness Report

Mooneye Studios

Analysis completed on 2/8/2026

+264
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Mooneye Studios is a legitimate and successful indie game developer/publisher, best known for 'Lost Ember' and 'Haven Park'. Public data verifies significant traction with over 5,000+ positive Steam reviews and estimated lifetime revenue matching the $2.5M claim. However, the submission quality is extremely poor (generic 'everyone' audience, inaccurate 'ShadowClaw' name, lack of evidence). The score reflects the studio's verified real-world success ($2.5M+ revenue, established brand) weighed against the lack of effort in the submission and the niche nature of the product compared to larger platforms.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+100.0
Audience Reach Impact+40.0
Technical Innovation+45.0
Evidence Of Traction+75.0
Market Timing Relevance+40.0
Functional Completeness+1.25
Subtotal+301.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+264

Project Details

Description
Indie Games Developer and Publisher. Lost Ember | Haven Park | Shumi Come Home

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline