Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse

Revolution Software Ltd · 2013 · $24.99 · Adventure · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-23 13:25 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: $511 to $766 per month
• Opportunity: $1.0k per month at x1.60 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 144.0k
• 89% positive across 2835 reviews · 4.8 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 4.4 years
• Studio active elsewhere (5 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

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

Broken Sword 5 is a classic point-and-click adventure from Revolution Software, the 2013 fifth entry in a beloved detective franchise.

This title carries solid residual monthly revenue on a mid-sized owner base with strong positive sentiment (88% approval), yet shows signs of drift: developer communication has been absent for four years, and recent player counts are minimal despite consistent discount activity. The opportunity is modest but real for a publisher or studio seeking a catalog title with established IP recognition, proven longevity, and a foundation for community re-engagement or a potential sequel pitch. Most realistic play: publishing.

• Risk: One recent negative review flags a game-breaking bug late in the campaign; a QA pass and patch may be needed before any major push.
• Risk: The point-and-click adventure genre has narrowed; revival campaigns require strong positioning against indie competitors and legacy skepticism.
• Risk: Developer communication ceased approximately four years ago, suggesting limited capacity for ongoing support or updates post-acquisition.

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