Uplink

Introversion Software · 2006 · $11.99 · Indie · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-02 13:13 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: $299 to $449 per month
Opportunity: $487 per month at x1.30 dormancy
Estimated lifetime owners: 133.0k
91% positive across 2440 reviews · 5.8 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

Developer active, last post 7 months ago
Studio active elsewhere (5 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
Store page localized in only 1 language(s)
Last discounted 0 months ago, 7 sales in the last 12 months
Proven demand elasticity: x1.8 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-18; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A 2006 hacker-simulation indie classic where players infiltrate computer systems, steal data, and evade detection in a persistent world with permanent consequences.

Uplink occupies a rare niche: a cult classic with strong community affection (90%+ positive sentiment), modest but steady residuals, and no active development overhead. The title's narrow resolution support and unintuitive UI create friction that keeps modern players out, but community patches exist. For a small publisher or studio seeking a low-risk catalog addition with loyal engagement, this offers solid monthly income with minimal operational burden; for a larger acquirer, the appeal is primarily as franchise IP (potential Uplink 2 or transmedia expansion). Most realistic play: acquisition.

Risk: UI and resolution scaling are documented pain points; modern players cite unreadable text and broken menu systems, though community workarounds exist.
Risk: Player base is small and stable rather than growing; recent sentiment has declined 24 points, signaling potential passive attrition.
Risk: Developer (Introversion Software) remains active but has posted no updates to this title in six months; acquisition may require commitment to at least one modernization pass to arrest decline.

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