Moonscars

Black Mermaid · 2022 · $19.99 · Action · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-02 15:29 UTC, 3 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

• Estimated net residual revenue: $1.1k to $1.6k per month
• Opportunity: $2.2k per month at x1.60 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 49.1k
• 83% positive across 1531 reviews · 10.8 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 3.3 years
• Studio inactive: no public activity across 1 tracked titles
• Last discounted 0 months ago, 8 sales in the last 12 months
• Proven demand elasticity: x1.9 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

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

A stylish 2D action-platformer with dark atmospheric combat and a feline protagonist, developed by Black Mermaid and released in 2022.

Moonscars sits in a quiet pocket: it has earned solid residuals with modest monthly cashflow, holds an 83% positive rating, and maintains a devoted if small core audience. The game shows hallmarks of cult appeal (distinctive art, committed players with double-digit median hours) but suffers from incomplete design polish, narrative accessibility issues, and a now-dormant studio. For a revival-minded publisher or a studio seeking a finished 2D IP with existing goodwill, the title represents a low-risk checkpoint to stabilize and extend through bug fixes, quality-of-life improvements, and community communication. Most realistic play: revival.

• Risk: Known game-breaking glitches have blocked player progression; post-launch support ended with studio dormancy.
• Risk: Narrative design and difficulty tuning alienate mainstream audiences; reviews cite confusion and punishing early combat.
• Risk: Developer studio is inactive; IP rights acquisition and knowledge transfer may be complicated or delayed.

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