Duskers

Misfits Attic · 2016 · $19.99 · Indie · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-02 09:26 UTC, 4 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

Estimated net residual revenue: $598 to $897 per month
Opportunity: $971 per month at x1.30 dormancy
Estimated lifetime owners: 150.0k
90% positive across 2819 reviews · 7.0 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

Developer active, last post 1 months ago
Studio active elsewhere (2 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
Store page localized in only 1 language(s)
Last discounted 0 months ago, 8 sales in the last 12 months
Proven demand elasticity: x1.4 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-08-26; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A text-based sci-fi horror game where you remotely pilot salvage drones through derelict spacecraft, managing degraded equipment and unknown threats.

Duskers is a quiet, well-regarded indie title (90%+ positive, 148K lifetime units) that generates solid four-figure monthly residuals with minimal ongoing investment. The game's unique command-line interface and tense atmosphere have built genuine word-of-mouth appeal, yet it operates below mainstream awareness. For a publisher or studio seeking a catalog addition with established goodwill and proven retention, this represents a low-risk, passive-income acquisition; for a revival play, modest developer engagement and player requests (mostly balance tweaks, not content) suggest modest update cycles could reactivate interest. Most realistic play: acquisition.

Risk: Niche command-line mechanic limits mainstream appeal; playerbase is small but stable, so growth ceiling may be inherent to design.
Risk: Eight-year-old engine; no cloud saves, cards, or workshop features; future platform compatibility unknown.
Risk: Developer remains active but post frequency is low; acquisition must clarify ongoing support expectations and IP ownership transfer.

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