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The Last Stand: Aftermath

Con Artist Games · 2021 · $24.99 · Action · deal grade A

  • Estimated net residual revenue: $4.9k to $7.3k per month
  • Opportunity: $9.1k per month at x1.50 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 193.3k
  • 81%% positive across 6737 reviews · 39.0 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer active, last post 0 months ago
  • Studio active elsewhere (3 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
  • Last build shipped 3.5 years ago
  • Last discounted 1 months ago, 8 sales in the last 12 months
  • Proven demand elasticity: x1.4 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Top-down roguelite zombie survival with progression mechanics and modular character building, part of the long-running Last Stand franchise.

Aftermath has generated $1.2M lifetime on modest visibility and holds 80% positive reviews, yet currently earns only $6.1K/mo despite a $25 price point and active developer post history. The franchise fanbase is vocal about preferring story-rich, RPG-forward design over pure roguelite loops; a publishing partner or acquirer with narrative/campaign resources could unlock revival interest, especially if positioned as a bridge back toward Union City's depth. Con Artist Games remains operational and engaged, reducing execution risk. Most realistic play: publishing.

  • Risk: Crowded roguelite/zombie genre; player feedback suggests late-game balance collapse and campaign fatigue limit replay appeal versus peers.
  • Risk: Recurring reports of invisible enemies, grab/vault clunkiness, and generation bugs suggest engine or design debt that may deter modern players without targeted fixes.
  • Risk: Series veteran players explicitly request narrative density and RPG systems from Union City; Aftermath's roguelite-first design may have alienated the core franchise audience.

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