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UnMetal

@unepic_fran · 2021 · $19.99 · Action · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-23 12:58 UTC, 12 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

  • Estimated net residual revenue: $2.1k to $3.2k per month
  • Opportunity: $4.2k per month at x1.60 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 96.6k
  • 94% positive across 3689 reviews · 21.3 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer silent for 2.8 years
  • Studio quiet across its whole catalog

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-13; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

UnMetal is a stealth-action comedy that parodies Metal Gear Solid, released in 2021 by Fran Díez and published by Versus Evil.

UnMetal maintains strong residual revenue with solid four-figure monthly earnings and a 93% positive ratio despite minimal marketing activity over the past three years. The title has cultivated a devoted, replay-inclined community that explicitly cites MGS nostalgia and humor as core appeal, suggesting durable niche demand. A revival play, bundling, franchise tie-in, or indie marketing push, could unlock the opportunity tier; acquisition is less attractive given the small but stable monthly take and single-dev studio model. Most realistic play: revival.

  • Risk: Stealth-action parody sits in a narrow genre lane; mainstream visibility is constrained by niche positioning and lack of active promotion or updates.
  • Risk: Developer has posted no public communication in 33 months; long silence may signal low priority or capacity, limiting ability to execute new content or support initiatives.

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