Alisa

Casper Croes · 2021 · $17.99 · Action · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-23 14:10 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: $763 to $1.1k per month
• Opportunity: $1.3k per month at x1.35 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 54.2k
• 89% positive across 1593 reviews · 8.5 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 17 months
• Studio quiet across its whole catalog
• Store page localized in only 4 language(s)

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-08-25; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A solo-developer retro survival horror title inspired by early Resident Evil, built on PS1-era aesthetics and tank controls.

Alisa maintains solid residual monthly figures and exceptional positive sentiment (89%+) despite minimal active player count, suggesting a small but deeply committed fanbase. The game's clean critical reception, short median playtime (15 hours), and completed narrative arc make it a low-risk catalog acquisition for a publisher seeking niche horror IP. However, the developer's fading studio status and 16-month silence on updates signal this title is now quasi-dormant; any play would focus on preservation, modest Steam algorithm support, or licensing the IP to a studio willing to greenlight a sequel. Most realistic play: licensing.

• Risk: Single-developer origin and fading studio status create uncertainty around future support, patching, or sequel authorization.
• Risk: Retro survival horror is a narrow niche; peak player count of 14 in the last 30 days reflects limited mainstream appeal.
• Risk: No cloud save, no achievements, and no workshop integration suggest technical debt; control scheme remains a friction point for new players.

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