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Monster Jam™ Showdown

Milestone S.r.l. · 2024 · $49.99 · Racing · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-23 14:45 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: $1.0k to $1.5k per month
  • Opportunity: $1.7k per month at x1.35 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 8.5k
  • 74% positive across 242 reviews · 3.5 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer silent for 19 months
  • Studio active elsewhere (38 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-08-25; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

Monster Jam Showdown is a licensed arcade racing and stunt game featuring monster trucks with tunable physics and accessible assists.

This 2024 Milestone title maintains solid mid-tier residuals on a quiet player base, anchored by a recognized IP and a 73% positive rate despite minimal post-launch support. The game competes in a niche but proven market (monster-truck entertainment) and shows durable appeal across tuning depth and casual accessibility. Acquisition makes sense only if the buyer controls Monster Jam IP licensing; otherwise, a modest publishing play to drive seasonal promotions and cosmetic DLC could unlock dormant upside in the existing 6.6k-unit install base. Most realistic play: licensing.

  • Risk: Monster Jam trademark and vehicle likenesses are owned by Feld Entertainment; Milestone holds an active license but any long-term strategy requires rights renewal or renegotiation, which caps acquisition appeal.
  • Risk: 17 months with no developer posts and zero workshop activity suggests minimal active maintenance; engine and platform compliance drifts pose risk as Steam updates accumulate.
  • Risk: Mainstream adoption is low and player count has collapsed from peak to single digits; category is entertainment-IP dependent, not mechanically differentiated.

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