River Tails: Stronger Together

Kid Onion Studio · 2023 · $19.99 · Action · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-23 20:13 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: $231 to $346 per month
• Opportunity: $389 per month at x1.35 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 7.4k
• 82% positive across 241 reviews · 2.3 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 19 months
• Studio quiet across its whole catalog

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-21; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A co-op action-platformer from 2023 built around asymmetric two-player mechanics and collectathon design.

River Tails occupies a narrow but genuine niche: family-friendly co-op platformers with real mechanical depth remain underserved on Steam, and this title has sustained solid positive sentiment (82%) and measurable residuals despite minimal visibility and zero active marketing. The audience is small but loyal, median playtime is healthy, and the 11-month live span suggests the game has found its floor. Realistic buyers are indie publishers seeking mid-list co-op IP to bundle or revive via targeted campaigns in emerging markets where it's not yet established; a revival partner could unlock value by translating documentation and running regional promotions. Most realistic play: publishing.

• Risk: Co-op platformer genre is crowded; sustained discoverability requires consistent marketing spend or franchise momentum.
• Risk: Player feedback cites camera quirks and frustration spikes in later levels; technical polish gaps may limit audience expansion.
• Risk: Developer is studio's only published title; no track record of live service support or post-launch iteration.

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