Wild Bastards

Blue Manchu · 2024 · $34.99 · Action · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-23 17:44 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: $1.6k to $2.4k per month
• Opportunity: $2.7k per month at x1.35 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 24.7k
• 74% positive across 798 reviews · 7.7 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 19 months
• Studio quiet across its whole catalog
• Last discounted 1 months ago, 11 sales in the last 12 months

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

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

Wild Bastards is a tactical turn-based action game with roguelike progression and a cast of quirky sci-fi mercenaries, built by the studio behind Void Bastards.

This 2024 title carries modest but steady residual revenue and shows a committed player base despite a mixed critical reception. The core complaint across reviews is that it diverges from its spiritual predecessor (Void Bastards) in ways that alienate fans, particularly around combat AI, map design, and pacing. For a publisher seeking a cult recovery play or a developer evaluating IP licensing, this represents a turnaround candidate: the foundation is solid (73% positive), but the game needs either a content refresh targeting AI / difficulty balancing or a targeted revival campaign to address price positioning and feature clarity. Most realistic play: revival.

• Risk: Strong sentiment decay in recent reviews (-10.2 points) and a fading developer studio suggest post-launch momentum stalled; audience size is now minimal (6 current players).
• Risk: Multiple reviews cite broken or unintuitive combat mechanics (weapon inaccuracy, ally pathfinding, enemy AI); these core systems require rework rather than quick-fix patching.
• Risk: Title lives in the shadow of Void Bastards, a more beloved entry from the same studio; direct comparisons harm perception and pricing power.

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