The Crackpet Show

Vixa Games · 2022 · $16.99 · Action · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-23 17:27 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: $349 to $524 per month
• Opportunity: $590 per month at x1.35 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 28.0k
• 86% positive across 850 reviews · 4.1 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 20 months
• Studio quiet across its whole catalog

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-10; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A colorful roguelike action game featuring characters from Happy Tree Friends, with randomly generated runs and pet-based combat mechanics.

The Crackpet Show holds a modest but durable installed base and positive sentiment despite minimal developer engagement and a sharp drop-off post-launch. The IP tie-in to Happy Tree Friends (a cult animated property with its own revival momentum) creates secondary appeal beyond the core roguelike audience. For a publisher or studio seeking a low-risk catalog acquisition with existing monetization, player goodwill, and expansion potential, this represents overlooked value; revival hinges on addressing control feedback and reactivating community dialogue. Most realistic play: acquisition.

• Risk: Happy Tree Friends IP rights likely held by Aubrey Ankrum or successor entity; any revival or sequel requires renegotiation or license transfer.
• Risk: Player feedback flags core control design (firing prevents simultaneous movement) as a friction point that may limit new player retention if unaddressed.
• Risk: Current active player base is near zero; revival would require aggressive marketing to rebuild awareness in a crowded roguelike market.

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