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Azure Striker GUNVOLT 3

INTI CREATES CO., LTD. · 2022 · $29.99 · Action · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-23 22:44 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: $354 to $531 per month
  • Opportunity: $707 per month at x1.60 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 17.6k
  • 88% positive across 464 reviews · 2.4 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer silent for 2.6 years
  • Studio active elsewhere (24 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-08; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

Azure Striker GUNVOLT 3 is a 2022 action platformer from INTI CREATES continuing the stylish Japanese run-and-gun franchise.

GUNVOLT 3 sits in a quiet spot: a niche action title with solid core-community affection (87.5% positive) and modest but consistent residuals, yet it has drifted into dormancy with no discounting activity in over a year and minimal developer engagement. The IP is owned by the studio itself, making this a straightforward acquisition or publishing revival candidate for buyers seeking a low-risk catalog play with established IP, existing localization in 9 languages, and a mid-sized owner base that still generates meaningful monthly revenue despite flat player counts. Most realistic play: acquisition.

  • Risk: Peak concurrent players and 30-day peak are both under 5; the community is deeply niche and may not respond to standard revival marketing.
  • Risk: Reviews mention persistent talisman balance and design issues; any revival would require engineering commitment to address longstanding mechanical friction.
  • Risk: No discount activity in 12+ months combined with months-since-developer-post over 31 suggests the title is on autopilot; restarting engagement or post-launch support carries internal execution risk.

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