Flashback 2

Microids Studio Paris · 2023 · $39.99 · Action · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-30 15:23 UTC, 5 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

• Estimated net residual revenue: $315 to $472 per month
• Opportunity: $629 per month at x1.60 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 5.2k
• 45% positive across 166 reviews · 1.6 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 2.3 years
• Studio active elsewhere (3 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-10; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

Flashback 2 is a 2023 action platformer from Microids, a sequel to the cult 1992 original.

Flashback 2 sits in a peculiar position: a legacy franchise revival with modest lifetime revenues but near-zero current engagement and mixed critical reception. The 45% positive rating, sparse recent player activity, and 27-month developer silence suggest the post-launch window has fully closed. This is neither a strong acquisition (depleted goodwill, small installed base) nor a clear revival candidate (would require substantial rework to rebuild trust). Best suited for patient catalog buyers seeking a backlist title with evergreen niche appeal and minimal support burden, or publishers with a francophone strategy. Most realistic play: watch.

• Risk: Sequel to a 30-year-old cult game; brand recognition is narrow and skewed toward older players unlikely to engage on modern platforms.
• Risk: No workshop, cloud save, or trading cards; minimal friction-reduction features for modern audiences.
• Risk: Critically underwater at 45% positive; negative word-of-mouth likely suppresses new trial even at deep discounts (10 promotions in 12 months, max 90% off).

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