Dead Signal

Reflect Studios · 2023 · $12.99 · Simulation · deal grade D

Measured on 2026-10-02 16:15 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: $593 to $889 per month
Opportunity: $741 per month at x1.00 dormancy
Estimated lifetime owners: 40.4k
89% positive across 1103 reviews · 9.1 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

Developer active, last post 3 months ago
Studio active elsewhere (5 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
Last discounted 3 months ago, 4 sales in the last 12 months

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

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

A horror-simulation game from Reflect Studios where players manage a late-night radio station while supernatural threats escalate.

Dead Signal maintains solid residual revenue on a modest but engaged player base, with strong community sentiment (88% positive) and a developer actively shipping updates. The game sits in Reflect Studios' catalog as a mid-tier performer that punches above its review velocity; it's worth watching for revival opportunities if the studio shifts strategy, but acquisition alone carries limited upside without the broader catalog. The primary appeal is understanding why this quiet title sustains player loyalty despite sparse marketing and a niche genre position. Most realistic play: watch.

Risk: Player reports of run-ending bugs (character lock, unpredictable NPC behavior) suggest stability issues that may constrain sustained engagement and new-user retention.
Risk: Niche horror-simulation audience with low concurrent players (single-digit active base); difficult to grow without substantially broader marketing or platform promotion.
Risk: Russian localization gap (6% coverage) may represent missed revenue in a key Eastern European market given the title's tracking on ITAD and key-reseller distribution.

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