Blacksad: Under the Skin

Pendulo Studios · 2019 · $19.99 · Adventure · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-05 00:16 UTC. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

• Estimated net residual revenue: $2.2k to $3.3k per month
• Opportunity: $3.7k per month at x1.35 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 215.0k
• 83% positive across 6991 reviews · 25.3 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 19 months
• Studio quiet across its whole catalog
• Last discounted 0 months ago, 11 sales in the last 12 months
• Proven demand elasticity: x1.4 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-03; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A 2019 detective adventure based on the Blacksad comic series, blending visual-novel storytelling with investigation mechanics in a noir New York setting.

Blacksad occupies a rare niche: a licensed property with strong source-material fidelity that has aged into dormancy, yet maintains solid residual income and an 83% positive rating. The title shows low concurrent play but steady review volume and respectable franchise depth. For a publisher seeking a catalog anchor or a studio wanting to resurrect a cult detective IP, this represents moderate upside with manageable licensing risk, provided Microids retains or can clear the Blacksad comic rights. Most realistic play: publishing.

• Risk: Blacksad comic rights held by Guarnido/Canales and licensed through Microids; acquisition or revival requires rights-holder consent and likely ongoing royalties.
• Risk: Widespread player reports of PC-specific bugs and console-port control stiffness suggest technical debt that may resurface under new ownership.
• Risk: Eighteen months without developer posts and negligible concurrent players indicate zero active support; community appetite for sequel exists but player base is now primarily retrospective.

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