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The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II

NeocoreGames · 2014 · $14.99 · Action · deal grade C

Measured on 2026-10-02 10:11 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: $143 to $215 per month
  • Opportunity: $287 per month at x1.60 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 147.0k
  • 69% positive across 2635 reviews · 2.2 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer silent for 2.7 years
  • Studio active elsewhere (9 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
  • Last discounted 0 months ago, 5 sales in the last 12 months
  • Proven demand elasticity: x1.3 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-19; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A 2014 action-RPG sequel starring Van Helsing, developed by NeocoreGames, set in a gothic steampunk world with hack-and-slash combat and light progression mechanics.

Van Helsing II retains a modest but stable player base and generates solid low-to-mid-four-figure monthly residuals with zero promotional spend. The title shows resilience typical of niche action-RPG franchises; however, the 2+ year gap since the last developer communication and 68% positive rating (soft for the genre) suggest the community has absorbed existing content. Revival potential hinges on Russian-language localization gaps (39% untranslated) and whether NeocoreGames' bandwidth permits post-launch support or IP licensing. Most realistic play: watch.

  • Risk: Flat player count (4 concurrent, 10 peak in 30d) indicates a finished product with minimal growth vector unless substantial content lands.
  • Risk: Developer communication dormant for over 32 months; unclear whether studio intends future support or has moved focus to other franchises in its portfolio.
  • Risk: Localization gaps in Russian (top unmet language) may cap Eastern European revenue despite strong Russian-language review volume (411 reviews).

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