Tomb Raider I (1996)

Core Design · 2012 · $6.99 · Action · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-26 00:54 UTC, 10 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

• Estimated net residual revenue: $157 to $235 per month
• Opportunity: $323 per month at x1.65 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 303.0k
• 86% positive across 4644 reviews · 5.2 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 20 months
• Studio quiet across its whole catalog
• Store page localized in only 1 language(s)
• Last discounted 1 months ago, 6 sales in the last 12 months

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-20; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

The 1996 original Tomb Raider, a foundational 3D action-platformer now available on Steam via Crystal Dynamics.

This is a legacy catalog title with modest but steady residuals and an 85% positive review ratio, kept alive by nostalgia-driven players and newcomers curious about franchise origins. The IP remains owned and actively managed by Embracer Group (via Crystal Dynamics), making outright acquisition impossible, but the title merits attention as a potential publishing revival candidate if remaster demand slows or if franchise licensing partnerships open. The low current player base and long dormancy since developer engagement suggest opportunity lies in coordinated multi-title bundling or console port strategy rather than standalone Steam optimization. Most realistic play: watch.

• Risk: IP and publishing rights held by Embracer Group; any commercial revival would require licensing negotiation.
• Risk: Single-language build (English only) limits addressable market despite international review activity and prior localization presence.
• Risk: 2013 remaster and 2018 formal remake have fragmented the audience for the original; players may gravitate toward modernized versions instead.

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