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Smurfs Kart

Eden Games · 2023 · $29.99 · Racing · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-21 16:25 UTC, 14 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

  • Estimated net residual revenue: $239 to $359 per month
  • Opportunity: $553 per month at x1.85 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 2.2k
  • 63% positive across 70 reviews · 1.6 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer silent for 23 months
  • Studio active elsewhere (4 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
  • Last build shipped 3.2 years ago
  • Last discounted 1 months ago, 9 sales in the last 12 months
  • Proven demand elasticity: x1.4 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-15; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A kart racer featuring The Smurfs IP, released by Microids in 2023 for casual audiences.

Smurfs Kart is a licensed IP title with modest but steady residual revenue and a small, content-hungry community. The game's viability depends entirely on Microids' licensing agreement with IMDB Enterprises (Smurfs rights holder); acquisition of the game as-is is not feasible, but a publishing or distribution partnership could extend tail revenue if the license remains active. The 62% positive ratio and nostalgic fanbase suggest a niche that still engages, albeit at very low concurrent levels. Most realistic play: licensing.

  • Risk: Game rights to The Smurfs are held by IMDB Enterprises; any buyer or partner must negotiate renewal or continuance of the publishing agreement, which may have unfavorable terms or be non-transferable.
  • Risk: Concurrent players have collapsed to near-zero post-launch; residual revenue of ~$299/mo is sustainable but does not justify marketing investment or content updates.
  • Risk: No developer activity for ~23 months and no discount promotions in the past year suggest the title is in maintenance mode with minimal patch support.

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