Bassmaster® Fishing

Dovetail Games · 2021 · $19.99 · Simulation · deal grade C

Measured on 2026-09-23 19:25 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: $172 to $258 per month
• Opportunity: $290 per month at x1.35 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 12.4k
• 72% positive across 358 reviews · 1.7 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 15 months
• Studio active elsewhere (11 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
• Last discounted 2 months ago, 8 sales in the last 12 months
• Proven demand elasticity: x1.5 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-21; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A licensed Bassmaster fishing simulation from Dovetail Games with modest but stable residual revenue.

Bassmaster Fishing holds a narrow moat in the niche fishing-sim category and generates solid monthly residuals with virtually no marketing spend or content updates since launch. The title is not a growth opportunity, but a quiet hold for a publisher comfortable with low-maintenance licensed IP that sustains itself. The 71% positive rating and continued play signal product-market fit within a very small, loyal audience; acquisition makes sense only if bundled with Dovetail's broader fishing portfolio or if the buyer seeks to revive it with seasonal tournaments or mobile adaptation. Most realistic play: publishing.

• Risk: Bassmaster trademark and brand are owned by an external sports entity; renewal or rights loss could force delisting.
• Risk: Active player base is minimal (single digits monthly) and shows no growth trajectory despite zero discounting; expansion beyond core enthusiasts appears structurally limited.
• Risk: No workshop support, achievements or cloud save; missing common engagement hooks that could lower churn in adjacent communities.

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