Went viral1:29:31The Worst Games Of The Decade
3.6M viewsfrom a 179K subscriber channel
179K-subscriber channel · This video earned ~$9.5Kest.$3.8K to $15.2K
YouTube niche
How much do Disappointing Video Game Releases YouTube channels make?
Small Disappointing Video Game Releases channels are getting videos with 3.6M views and earning real money from YouTube ads.
Channels in this niche typically earn $120 to $478 total from all their videos, based on 184 videos and 2 channels we analyzed.
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Channels studied
2
184 videos tracked
Highest earner (all time)
~$9K est.
$3.6K to $14.4K total
Best single video earned
~$9.5K est.
$3.8K to $15.2K per video
Most-viewed video
3.6M views
across all channels
Earnings breakdown
Distribution stats from 184 videos and 2 channels analyzed.
Average channel total
$120 to $478
Estimated all-time total per channel
Top 25% of channels earn
$179 to $716
Better-performing channels (all time)
Top 10% of channels earn
$215 to $859
Highest-performing channels (all time)
Average per video
$134 to $535
Typical single-video earnings
Average views per video
133.7K
May be higher due to viral hits
Top 25% of videos get
34.1K
Views on better-performing videos
Top 10% of videos get
215.2K
Views on the biggest videos
If you post 2 videos a month
$268 to $1.1K
At this niche's typical per-video earnings
How often creators post
new video every 7.5 weeks
Average for channels in this niche
Is this niche growing?
Views are steady
Based on recent videos in this niche
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Browse Gaming YouTube niches, compare earnings across the Niche Finder analytics hub, or review the top channels below. We track 2 channels in Disappointing Video Game Releases; this page highlights the highest-view examples.
2 total Disappointing Video Game Releases YouTube channels tracked
Breakout videos
Videos that pulled in far more views than their channels had subscribers.
Went viral1:29:31
Went viral25:56Games with unsatisfying endings.
3.4M viewsfrom a 440K subscriber channel
440K-subscriber channel · This video earned ~$8.6Kest.$3.4K to $13.8K
Went viral18:0410 Collector's Editions That Were Total Disasters
3.1M viewsfrom a 372K subscriber channel
372K-subscriber channel · This video earned ~$7.7Kest.$3.1K to $12.3K
Went viral36:04Worst Ever: The OUYA Failure - Rerez
2M viewsfrom a 437K subscriber channel
437K-subscriber channel · This video earned ~$4.8Kest.$1.9K to $7.7K
Went viral17:38Worst Console Launch Ever: Google Stadia - Rerez
2M viewsfrom a 437K subscriber channel
437K-subscriber channel · This video earned ~$4.5Kest.$1.8K to $7.2K
Went viral26:30Worst Ever: HyperScan by Mattel - Rerez
1.8M viewsfrom a 437K subscriber channel
437K-subscriber channel · This video earned ~$4Kest.$1.6K to $6.4K
Went viral15:19Top 10 Most Disappointing Games of the DECADE (2010-2019)
929.3K viewsfrom a 237K subscriber channel
237K-subscriber channel · This video earned ~$2.3Kest.$929 to $3.7K
Went viral23:0510 Games That Flopped But Are Actually Fantastic
504.7K viewsfrom a 23.8K subscriber channel
23.8K-subscriber channel · This video earned ~$1.3Kest.$505 to $2K
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Make a similar videoWhy this niche works
Top Disappointing Video Game Releases videos usually run about 24 to 40 minutes and earn an estimated $134 to $535 per video, which works out to $268 to $1.1K a month if you post at this niche's typical pace of 2 videos a month. The best ones below pulled in far more views than their channels had subscribers, the clearest sign a brand new channel can still land a hit here.
The strongest recent example is “The Worst Games Of The Decade”, which reached 3.6M views from a 179K subscriber channel. Channels in Gaming often post about new video every 7.5 weeks, so consistency matters as much as one viral upload.
Videos are usually 24 to 40 minBased on 2 channels
Typical Disappointing Video Game Releases video: 32 min · ~133.7K views per upload (niche average).
Compare with similar niches
See how Disappointing Video Game Releases stacks up against nearby opportunities.
Similar niches
Topics with overlapping audience and content patterns.
| Niche | Category | Avg. channel total (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| This niche | Current page | $120 to $478 est. |
| Upcoming Game Releases | Gaming | $61 to $245 est. |
| Best Video Games Lists | Indie & Retro Gaming | $118 to $471 est. |
| Video Game Reviews | Gaming | $94 to $377 est. |
| Dead Game Documentaries | Gaming | $503 to $2K est. |
| Video Game Evolution Compilations | Gaming | $244 to $975 est. |
| Best Single Player Games Lists | Gaming | $0 to $0 est. |
| Gaming Showcase Events | Gaming | $189 to $755 est. |
| Indie Game Hidden Gems | Indie & Retro Gaming | $71 to $284 est. |
Compared with adjacent niches
Related opportunities in neighboring categories.
| Niche | Category | Avg. channel total (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| This niche | Current page | $120 to $478 est. |
| Best Video Games Lists | Indie & Retro Gaming | $118 to $471 est. |
| Indie Game Hidden Gems | Indie & Retro Gaming | $71 to $284 est. |
| Video Game Icebergs Explained | Indie & Retro Gaming | $418 to $1.7K est. |
| FNAF Fan Game Reviews | Indie & Retro Gaming | $285 to $1.1K est. |
| Video Game Easter Eggs and Secrets | RPG & Strategy Gaming | $518 to $2.1K est. |
How the numbers work
How earnings are estimated, what is public, and when this page was last updated.
- Last updated
- Jun 11, 2026
- Data source
- Public YouTube discovery
- Built from publicly available channels and videos matched to this niche.
- Confidence
- Confidence is highest when a niche has many long-form breakout videos with known subscriber counts. Percentile ranges are precomputed from the analyzed sample; thin niches may show wider ranges or missing percentiles.
- We take a video's public view count and estimate how much ad revenue it earned, using a typical pay-per-view rate for this niche. The result is a range (low to high).
- A channel's total estimated earnings are the sum of all its individual video estimates, across the channel's entire history.
- These estimates assume all views earned ad revenue. In reality many channels have not turned on ads, so real earnings are usually lower.
- Actual earnings depend on the creator's monetization status, audience location, ad formats, sponsorships, and more.
- Verified data comes from visible YouTube channel pages and video listings. Estimated data is filled in from related channels when direct info was not available.
- Data is independently sourced from public information. NoodleTomato is not affiliated with or endorsed by YouTube.
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