The Swapper

Olli Harjola, Otto Hantula, Tom Jubert, Carlo Castellano · 2013 · $14.99 · Action · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-02 16:25 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: $387 to $581 per month
• Opportunity: $798 per month at x1.65 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 380.0k
• 94% positive across 7588 reviews · 6.0 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 16 months
• Studio quiet across its whole catalog
• Store page localized in only 1 language(s)
• Last discounted 0 months ago, 5 sales in the last 12 months
• Proven demand elasticity: x1.3 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-05; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A first-person puzzle-platformer where you clone yourself to solve environmental puzzles aboard a derelict space station.

The Swapper is a quiet indie darling with exceptional critical reception (94% positive) and a mid-sized owner base that continues to generate solid four-figure monthly residuals despite zero promotional activity in over a year. The game's modest but durable demand, atmospheric design, and strong review velocity suggest it remains a viable catalog hold or acquisition candidate for publishers seeking low-maintenance revenue generators, particularly in markets valuing narrative-driven puzzle experiences. Most realistic play: acquisition.

• Risk: Niche puzzle audience with short median playtime (5.2 hours) limits long-tail multiplayer or engagement-driven monetization strategies.
• Risk: Developer studio now fading (single-title output, no posts in 15+ months) signals low likelihood of patches, sequel, or active support.

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