Viral games: Transgression

6 viral games: Transgression, traced from the first post to the peak with sources. 67% started on Open web. Median 14 days from first post to peak.

Cases
6
Median Spread Score
48
Most started on
Open web67%
First post to peak
14 days

By mechanic

All152Press loop101Controversy56Underdog52Shareable output32Maker origin31Dupe economy22Pairing22Creator relay21Daily ritual19Scarcity drop13Variable reward13Mystery & lore12Newsjacking10Fandom mobilisation9Response chain9Identity badge8Revival7Challenge7Resale market7Transgression6Sell-out loop6

Apex Legends surprise launch

58
Apex Legends surprise launch

$92M revenue

Goat Simulator

51
Goat Simulator on Steam

4M sold

I Love You, Colonel Sanders!

48
Official Steam screenshot of the Colonel Sanders dating simulator.

1B impressions

The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

47
The Sonic Social team proudly presents: The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog! A brand new Sonic game. Available right now. On Steam. For FREE!

Peaked at #61

Zombies, Run!

45
The original game’s base screen, showing the hospital and collected supplies.

500K sold

Grand Theft Auto III

27
Grand Theft Auto III

8M sold

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