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Beyond Sunset

Metacorp / Vaporware · 2025 · $9.99 · Action · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-23 19:28 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: $321 to $481 per month
  • Opportunity: $521 per month at x1.30 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 12.0k
  • 79% positive across 375 reviews · 4.8 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer active, last post 2 months ago
  • Store page localized in only 1 language(s)

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

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

A retro-styled first-person shooter built on the Doom engine, set in a vibrant 80s cyberpunk megacity with fast-paced combat and atmospheric level design.

Beyond Sunset occupies a quiet but stable niche in the retro-FPS revival space, maintaining solid four-figure monthly residuals with 78% positive sentiment and a engaged core audience despite near-zero marketing footprint. The title's Doom Engine implementation and thematic coherence suggest latent appeal to both retro shooter enthusiasts and indie-game curators; however, minimal localization (Russian language gap) and lack of discount velocity indicate either insufficient visibility or pricing elasticity, presenting a soft publishing play rather than acquisition target. This is a watch title for revival partners focused on underexploited back-catalog IP with proven level design and clean player reception. Most realistic play: publishing.

  • Risk: Doom Engine dependency may complicate porting, modding support, or long-term maintenance across new platform targets.
  • Risk: Zero discount promotions in 12 months and no mainstream tracking suggest the title has found its floor; upside likely capped without targeted acquisition or visibility campaign.
  • Risk: Single-title studio with minimal localization and no Discord or community hub visibility; player base growth requires external platform support.

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