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Superliminal

Pillow Castle · 2020 · $19.99 · Action · deal grade A

Measured on 2026-09-24 10:37 UTC, 11 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

  • Estimated net residual revenue: $18.5k to $27.8k per month
  • Opportunity: $37.1k per month at x1.60 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 1.1M
  • 95% positive across 34193 reviews · 215.8 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer silent for 3.6 years
  • Studio inactive: no public activity across 1 tracked titles
  • Last discounted 1 months ago, 11 sales in the last 12 months
  • Proven demand elasticity: x1.7 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-08-27; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A first-person perspective-manipulation puzzle game where you reshape reality by changing your point of view.

Superliminal remains a quiet earner with solid monthly residuals and exceptionally high sentiment, despite developer inactivity for over three years. The game's compact scope, unique mechanic, and strong community attachment make it a candidate for revival publishing or IP licensing to a studio with narrative-puzzle expertise. However, the studio's apparent dormancy and single-title portfolio create uncertainty around future support obligations. Most realistic play: publishing.

  • Risk: Developer studio appears inactive; months since last public post exceeds 42, raising questions about IP stewardship and willingness to support a relaunch or sequel.
  • Risk: Current player base is minimal and median session length is under 4 hours, suggesting the title may lack the depth or engagement loop to sustain a larger audience without substantial expansion.
  • Risk: Player reports of Linux performance issues; platform fragmentation could limit audience reach if not addressed.

This case as Markdown · Estimates carry ±30-50% error per title.