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Blaster Master Zero 3

INTI CREATES CO., LTD. · 2021 · $14.99 · Action · deal grade D

Measured on 2026-10-05 15:54 UTC. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

  • Estimated net residual revenue: $281 to $421 per month
  • Opportunity: $351 per month at x1.00 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 18.5k
  • 88% positive across 492 reviews · 3.8 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer active, last post 7 months ago
  • Studio active elsewhere (24 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
  • Last discounted 0 months ago, 12 sales in the last 12 months
  • Proven demand elasticity: x1.3 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-16; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

Blaster Master Zero 3 is a 2D action-platformer and the final installment in INTI CREATES' beloved indie trilogy, combining tight run-and-gun gameplay with exploration and secret story content.

This title sits in an unusual quiet period despite strong fundamentals: 88% positive sentiment, loyal franchise players with double-digit median playtime, and consistent monthly residuals. The series wrapped intentionally at part three, which limits growth potential but also signals a complete, stable product. Relevant for revival campaigns targeting 2D action enthusiasts or for publishers considering the entire Blaster Master trilogy as a bundled catalog play, especially in under-served regions (Simplified Chinese shows a 30% localization gap). Most realistic play: publishing.

  • Risk: Franchise closure by design: the trilogy narrative is complete, so sequel momentum and player acquisition tied to "what's next" are off the table.
  • Risk: Localization gaps in top-performing regions (Simplified Chinese, 30% incomplete) may be limiting regional upside and review velocity.
  • Risk: Tiny active concurrency (3 players now, 6 peak last month) suggests the multiplayer or cooperative features, if any, are not driving retention.

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