theBratans Studio Talks About the Success of "Rus vs. Lizards 2"

theBratans, a small Russian development team behind the game "Rus vs. Lizards 2," shared details about the project. The sequel, released in 2025, recouped its production costs in just one month, despite being priced at 333 rubles - ten times higher than the first installment. According to Daniil Kosachev, co-founder of the studio, five people worked on the project, and the total revenue allowed them to retain the team and start developing new games.

The first game, released in 2023, sold 750,000 copies with a production cost of 60,000 rubles. The main revenue came from Steam, where platform fees and taxes leave the studio with only 40% of sales. The second game, although selling slower due to the higher price, has already generated enough funds to cover expenses. On the Russian platform VK Play, the commission is 5%, making it more profitable, but sales volumes there are currently 20-30 times lower.

Despite the success, the developers are cautious about spending. Most of the profit from the first game was invested in the sequel, and current revenues allow them to support the team for 1-2 years. Currently, theBratans are testing prototypes of new projects, but details are not disclosed. Kosachev emphasized that the studio does not plan to relocate abroad, even in the event of a multiple increase in profits: "We love our country and want to develop the gaming industry here."

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