The Upturned

Zeekerss · 2022 · $9.99 · Action · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-05 19:39 UTC. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

• Estimated net residual revenue: $865 to $1.3k per month
• Opportunity: $2.3k per month at x2.15 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 99.6k
• 99% positive across 2727 reviews · 17.4 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 3.6 years
• Studio active elsewhere (3 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
• Store page localized in only 1 language(s)
• Last discounted 6 months ago, 2 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.

The Upturned is a comedy-horror platformer with puzzles that blends slapstick humor, dark themes, and distinctive art direction.

This title sits in a rare pocket: a self-published indie with near-universal player love (99% positive), steady residual revenue, and a devoted (if tiny) core that keeps playing years after launch. The game has exhausted its mainstream discovery window but retains organic demand and zero technical debt. A revival campaign targeting streamers and horror-comedy audiences, or a publishing partnership to expand localization and visibility, could unlock dormant upside without cannibalization risk. Most realistic play: revival.

• Risk: Extremely narrow appeal limits addressable audience; the game's niche strength is also its ceiling.
• Risk: Solo developer (Zeekerss) with no visible web presence or community channels; creator capacity may constrain scaling or support.

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