The Gunk

Image & Form Games · 2022 · $24.99 · Action · deal grade A

Measured on 2026-09-26 00:30 UTC, 10 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

• Estimated net residual revenue: $7.9k to $11.9k per month
• Opportunity: $15.9k per month at x1.60 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 191.0k
• 86% positive across 6060 reviews · 63.7 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 4.2 years
• Studio quiet across its whole catalog
• Last discounted 0 months ago, 12 sales in the last 12 months
• Proven demand elasticity: x2.0 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-08-25; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A cozy single-player adventure about cleaning an alien planet, built around a satisfying vacuum-based core mechanic with light platforming and puzzles.

The Gunk generates solid four-figure monthly residuals on a quiet, stable player base, with strong community sentiment (86% positive) centered on relaxation and craft. The title appears to have reached equilibrium: no discounts in the past year, no developer communication in ~50 months, yet the game sustains steady engagement among achievement hunters and cozy-game enthusiasts. This is most interesting as a publishing or catalog acquisition play for a firm seeking low-friction, evergreen indie titles with proven asset quality and zero technical debt, though the brief playtime and lack of replayability limit expansion upside. Most realistic play: acquisition.

• Risk: Median playtime under 7 hours with no replayability means limited attachment; players recommend purchase only on sale, capping full-price ceiling.
• Risk: Developer inactive for 49+ months; buyer must assess engine stability, platform maintenance liability, and console port feasibility independently.
• Risk: Small active player base (13-20 concurrent) and zero reviews posted in the past year suggest the game has reached terminal quiet phase; revenue trajectory likely flat or declining.

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