The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
NeocoreGames · 2013 · $14.99 · Action · deal grade D
Measured on 2026-10-02 10:39 UTC, 3 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.
- Estimated net residual revenue: $486 to $728 per month
- Opportunity: $607 per month at x1.00 dormancy
- Estimated lifetime owners: 579.0k
- 83% positive across 10249 reviews · 7.5 reviews/month
Why it's flagged
- Developer active, last post 7 months ago
- Studio active elsewhere (9 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
- Last discounted 0 months ago, 5 sales in the last 12 months
- Proven demand elasticity: x1.7 review velocity during past deep sales
Analyst notes (AI-assisted)
Note written 2026-09-13; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.
A 2013 steampunk ARPG from NeocoreGames where you play Van Helsing alongside a ghostly companion, blending action-RPG mechanics with dark comedy.
Van Helsing occupies a quiet but durable slot in the ARPG catalog, sustaining solid four-figure monthly residuals across a modest player base with consistently positive sentiment (82.79%). The franchise spawned two sequels and helped establish NeocoreGames as a reliable action-RPG house; this original remains undermonetized given its 11+ year lifespan, zero promotions in the last year, and a localization gap (14.66%) skewed toward Brazilian and Russian speakers. For a publisher seeking low-risk catalog depth or a studio considering IP consolidation, this title merits evaluation as a bundling asset or candidate for regional marketing pushes. Most realistic play: publishing.
- Risk: The Van Helsing character derives from Bram Stoker's public-domain work but NeocoreGames' specific character iteration and narrative framing may carry derivative-rights considerations; confirm IP clearance before aggressive revival or derivative projects.
- Risk: Engine and toolchain are 11 years old; live-ops integration, modern anti-cheat, or cross-platform publishing would require significant technical assessment.
- Risk: ARPG genre saturation and absence of active development for 6+ months may limit appeal to players seeking live content; revival would demand franchise clarity versus sequels (Van Helsing II and III exist).
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