Above Snakes

Square Glade Games · 2023 · $24.99 · Adventure · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-23 13:52 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: $293 to $440 per month
• Opportunity: $495 per month at x1.35 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 62.9k
• 75% positive across 2004 reviews · 2.4 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 22 months
• Studio active elsewhere (2 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
• Last discounted 1 months ago, 7 sales in the last 12 months
• Proven demand elasticity: x2.0 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-08-25; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A 2023 indie adventure game with procedural world-building and survival mechanics, set in a Wild West zombie setting.

Above Snakes has generated solid four-figure monthly residuals on a modest install base and shows durable engagement; however, its core friction point is onboarding clarity, and the developer has been quiet for nearly 21 months. The game is too niche for traditional acquisition, but could merit a light publishing refresh (tutorial overhaul, clearer quest design docs) if Crytivo seeks to unlock dormant players and smooth the high elasticity curve. Most realistic play: publishing.

• Risk: Niche procedural/survival genre with weak mainstream discoverability; elasticity of 1.8 suggests price sensitivity outweighs organic demand.
• Risk: Documented player complaints around quest guidance and progression gates; without design clarity, new acquisition cohorts may churn early.
• Risk: 31+ months since launch with minimal developer activity signals; continued maintenance and support risk if issues arise post-acquisition.

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