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Quadrilateral Cowboy

Blendo Games · 2016 · $19.99 · Action · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-23 16:42 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: $417 to $626 per month
  • Opportunity: $678 per month at x1.30 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 58.2k
  • 92% positive across 1015 reviews · 4.9 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer active, last post 3 months ago
  • Studio active elsewhere (3 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
  • Store page localized in only 1 language(s)

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-08; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A single-player first-person heist sim wrapped in lo-fi cyberpunk aesthetics, built around keyboard-driven hacking and planning rather than reflexes.

Quadrilateral Cowboy sits in a narrow but defensible niche: a complete, critically-loved game from a respected independent studio that generates solid residuals from a loyal but modest audience. It is not a platform or franchise play, but rather a candidate for selective catalog acquisition by publishers seeking durable, low-maintenance mid-list IP with strong retention and minimal support overhead. The game's quiet standing in the market and consistent positive sentiment make it suitable for a patient buyer seeking diversification into boutique, non-multiplayer titles. Most realistic play: acquisition.

  • Risk: The game's niche appeal and low current player activity mean revival campaigns would need to reposition the title rather than simply relaunch it.
  • Risk: Built on older technology stack; modernization or porting may require engineering effort disproportionate to its current revenue profile.

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