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Last Call BBS

Zachtronics · 2022 · $19.99 · Indie · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-26 06:28 UTC, 10 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

  • Estimated net residual revenue: $534 to $801 per month
  • Opportunity: $1.3k per month at x1.90 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 48.8k
  • 92% positive across 1595 reviews · 5.4 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer silent for 2.6 years
  • Studio active elsewhere (9 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
  • Store page localized in only 1 language(s)
  • Last discounted 3 months ago, 7 sales in the last 12 months
  • Proven demand elasticity: x1.3 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-08-24; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

Last Call BBS is a 2022 puzzle-game anthology by Zachtronics featuring eight retro-styled minigames wrapped in a nostalgic 1980s bulletin-board system narrative.

This title generates $763/mo residual revenue from a modest but stable 22 concurrent players and 92% positive sentiment, with zero promotional activity in 12 months. The appeal lies in Zachtronics' design pedigree and the anthology's replay value (median 16.9h, 25% still active). For a publisher seeking low-maintenance catalog depth or a studio wanting to license Zachtronics' puzzle mechanics, this represents quiet, profitable IP with minimal technical debt. Not a blockbuster revival candidate, but a solid long-tail earner suitable for bundle inclusion or porting to adjacent platforms. Most realistic play: publishing.

  • Risk: Niche appeal (indie puzzle anthology) limits growth ceiling; peak concurrent players only 42 in last 30 days.
  • Risk: No developer communication for 30 months and zero discount promotions suggest studio focus has shifted elsewhere; revival or marketing push would require new commitment.

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