Scars Above

Mad Head Games · 2023 · $29.99 · Action · deal grade A

• Estimated net residual revenue: $6.9k to $10.4k per month
• Opportunity: $16.4k per month at x1.90 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 88.3k
• 77%% positive across 3586 reviews · 46.2 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 2.2 years
• Studio quiet across its whole catalog
• Last build shipped 34 months ago
• Last discounted 1 months ago, 10 sales in the last 12 months
• Proven demand elasticity: x1.2 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

A sci-fi third-person action game with souls-like combat and elemental mechanics that earned $660k lifetime on a 6–8 hour runtime.

Scars Above sits in the overlooked AA sweet spot: 77% positive reviews, $8.6k/mo residual revenue, and strong narrative praise despite execution gaps. The game's Dead Space-meets-souls identity and tight pacing resonate with players hungry for linear sci-fi experiences. For a mid-tier publisher or acquisition-minded studio, this title offers a stable catalog anchor and clear roadmap for a director's cut or sequel; for revival, a technical polish pass and character design refresh could unlock console ports and regional pricing gains. Most realistic play: acquisition.

• Risk: Sales velocity has plateaued; 12-month sales of 10 units suggest the game has exhausted its core audience without breakout moments.
• Risk: Recurring player feedback on janky combat, weak facial animations, and undercooked mechanics indicate the title would need substantial polish to justify a re-release campaign.
• Risk: Developer Mad Head Games shows one active title and 26 months since last public communication, suggesting limited bandwidth for post-launch support or sequel development.

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