The Expanse: A Telltale Series
Deck Nine · 2023 · $24.99 · Adventure · deal grade A
Measured on 2026-09-23 13:00 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: $2.8k to $4.3k per month
- Opportunity: $5.7k per month at x1.60 dormancy
- Estimated lifetime owners: 94.8k
- 76% positive across 2914 reviews · 22.8 reviews/month
Why it's flagged
- Developer silent for 2.8 years
- Studio active elsewhere (5 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
Analyst notes (AI-assisted)
Note written 2026-08-25; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.
A narrative adventure set in The Expanse universe, featuring zero-gravity exploration and cinematic storytelling from Telltale Games.
This licensed Telltale title generates solid mid-four-figure monthly residuals with strong sentiment among core players, yet operates at low concurrent player counts and shows minimal developer engagement post-launch. The IP lock, finite narrative structure, and age of the build (34 months) create a narrow window for revival, but existing community goodwill and DLC uptake suggest the property could sustain modest ongoing revenue through seasonal discounting or modest content expansion if Telltale or a publisher were to re-invest. Most realistic play: publishing.
- Risk: The Expanse IP (novels, TV series, associated media) remains controlled by Amazon Studios and Alcon Entertainment; any commercial decision or content change requires third-party consent.
- Risk: Save system and reload mechanics draw repeated player criticism, and no patch activity in 32 months suggests these friction points are unlikely to be addressed without new development investment.
- Risk: Core audience is locked to franchise fans; mainstream discovery appears minimal, and the game's finite, linear narrative limits replayability or long-tail engagement compared to live-service titles.
This case as Markdown · Estimates carry ±30-50% error per title.