Shantae and the Seven Sirens

WayForward · 2020 · $29.99 · Adventure · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-05 06:33 UTC. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

Estimated net residual revenue: $289 to $433 per month
Opportunity: $577 per month at x1.60 dormancy
Estimated lifetime owners: 61.0k
90% positive across 2045 reviews · 2.2 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

Developer silent for 2.6 years
Studio active elsewhere (18 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
Last discounted 0 months ago, 4 sales in the last 12 months
Proven demand elasticity: x1.7 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-08-23; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

Shantae and the Seven Sirens is a 2D side-scrolling adventure platformer where the titular half-genie hero acquires new transformation powers to solve puzzles and defeat enemies.

Seven Sirens occupies a quiet middle ground within the Shantae franchise, generating $847/mo residual revenue on a $30 price point with strong 89.7% positive sentiment and 13.98-hour median playtime. The IP is owned outright by WayForward, making this an attractive catalog anchor for publishers seeking evergreen 2D action-adventure inventory or studios evaluating franchise stewardship; however, the 57-month gap since launch and sparse developer engagement (zero posts in the last year) signal the title is in dormant rather than growth phase. Best suited for portfolio acquisition by a publisher seeking low-friction recurring revenue or for WayForward's own portfolio optimization. Most realistic play: acquisition.

Risk: Only 8 players online now and 16 peak in last 30 days suggest a completed, player-exhausted title with minimal scope for live-ops revival.
Risk: Player feedback indicates transformation mechanics felt misaligned with level design, a systemic creative issue that would require significant rework to address.
Risk: Just 3 discount promotions in 12 months and 50% max discount indicate conservative pricing strategy, limiting acquisition-funnel elasticity despite 1.66 elasticity coefficient.

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