The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile

Ska Studios · 2017 · $9.99 · Action · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-02 13:19 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: $888 to $1.3k per month
• Opportunity: $1.8k per month at x1.60 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 98.1k
• 95% positive across 1898 reviews · 20.7 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 4.7 years
• Studio active elsewhere (3 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
• Last discounted 0 months ago, 5 sales in the last 12 months
• Proven demand elasticity: x1.5 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-08-25; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

2D side-scrolling hack-and-slash action game with hand-drawn art and vampire protagonist, originally an Xbox 360 arcade title ported to Steam.

The Dishwasher maintains strong community sentiment (95%+ positive) and solid residual revenue despite zero promotional activity since release, indicating a loyal niche audience that sustains itself. The art direction, tight combat, and nostalgic XBLA heritage appeal to indie action fans and retro enthusiasts. However, the low concurrent player count and dormant developer communication suggest neither active marketing nor ongoing development, making this a quiet earner rather than a growth opportunity without external intervention. Most realistic play: watch.

• Risk: One player reports severe screen distortion and visual accessibility issues with no in-game toggle, creating potential seizure risk and limiting addressable audience.
• Risk: Single-digit concurrent players and no discount promotions in 12 months suggest audience saturation and lack of publisher momentum; cold audience reacquisition would require meaningful investment.
• Risk: Developer has not posted publicly in 54+ months; studio status is listed as operating but engagement is minimal, raising questions about update and support capacity.

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