XIII

PlayMagic · 2020 · $19.99 · Action · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-05 20:11 UTC. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

• Estimated net residual revenue: $585 to $878 per month
• Opportunity: $1.2k per month at x1.60 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 55.3k
• 40% positive across 1624 reviews · 6.8 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 3.7 years
• Studio inactive: no public activity across 1 tracked titles
• Last discounted 0 months ago, 10 sales in the last 12 months
• Proven demand elasticity: x1.5 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-08-24; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

XIII is a 2020 action remake of the cult classic cel-shaded stealth-shooter, developed by PlayMagic and published by Microids.

XIII generates ~$731/mo in residual revenue from a modest installed base (41k lifetime units), but suffers from persistent quality perception issues relative to the 2003 original. The remake's 39% positive rating and developer studio closure suggest a botched IP stewardship opportunity. Relevant only if Microids (the IP holder) is willing to revisit the property with fresh creative leadership, or if a buyer seeks a dormant Microids catalog asset for a second-chance remaster or delisting negotiation. Most realistic play: licensing.

• Risk: Community sentiment is anchored to unfavorable comparisons with the 2003 original; player acquisition likely requires substantial creative overhaul, not marketing alone.
• Risk: Studio has been inactive for 43+ months with no developer communication; codebase stability and ongoing platform support are unknown.
• Risk: Max discount reached 90% and ten promotions in 12 months suggest aggressive price pressure and declining organic demand.

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