Bears In Space

Broadside Games · 2024 · $19.99 · Action · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-04 15:54 UTC. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

Estimated net residual revenue: $879 to $1.3k per month
Opportunity: $1.8k per month at x1.60 dormancy
Estimated lifetime owners: 19.5k
86% positive across 584 reviews · 7.5 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

Developer silent for 2.4 years
Studio quiet across its whole catalog
Last discounted 0 months ago, 10 sales in the last 12 months
Proven demand elasticity: x1.8 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.

Bears In Space is a 2024 action bullet-hell shooter combining Doom-like gunplay with Rick & Morty-style humor and Ratchet & Clank aesthetics.

A niche, humor-forward action title with strong core sentiment (86% positive) and healthy median playtime (17.25h) that has generated $88k lifetime on modest install base. The game faces real optimization barriers and pacing complaints that limit mainstream appeal, but residual monthly revenue of $1.1k and zero promotional activity in 12 months suggest it's been quietly shelved rather than actively managed. Acquisition or publishing rescue could unlock catalog value if performance and pacing can be addressed; revival requires technical investment and clearer audience positioning. Most realistic play: revival.

Risk: Multiple reviews cite GPU performance and optimization issues even at 1440p on high-end hardware; unresolved CPU/rendering bottleneck may limit addressable audience and platform expansion.
Risk: Niche humor (Rick & Morty style) appeals strongly to core but alienates broader action audiences; sentiment delta of -18.9 points suggests perception has softened since launch.
Risk: Developer (Broadside Games) shows no public engagement in 26 months and studio status coded as 'fading'; ownership and IP clarity needed before any deal.

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