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Gas Guzzlers Extreme

Gamepires · 2013 · $24.99 · Action · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-24 10:50 UTC, 11 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

  • Estimated net residual revenue: $803 to $1.2k per month
  • Opportunity: $1.6k per month at x1.60 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 231.0k
  • 86% positive across 4131 reviews · 7.5 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer silent for 6.9 years
  • Studio active elsewhere (2 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.

Gas Guzzlers Extreme is a vehicular-combat arcade racer that combines destructive multiplayer deathmatches with campaign progression and weapon customization.

This 2013 title generates solid four-figure monthly residuals with an 86% positive rating, powered by a core audience that still engages despite minimal dev communication in recent years. The game sits in a quiet niche: arcadey vehicular combat lacks competition on Steam, and its long tail suggests sustainable catalog appeal. Best suited for a publisher seeking low-risk, high-margin IP that needs only light seasonal updates or cosmetic expansion to re-engage the dormant 45% of its owner base. Most realistic play: publishing.

  • Risk: Developer communication ceased roughly 20 months ago; revival campaigns risk appearing tone-deaf if community expectations are not reset.
  • Risk: Elasticity of 1.48 suggests price-sensitive audience; aggressive discounting (eight promotions in 12 months, max 90% off) may have trained buyers to wait for sales.
  • Risk: Eleven-year-old codebase may require modernization for newer OS/driver compatibility or anti-cheat infrastructure if multiplayer sees renewed interest.

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