Gentoo Rescue

Jagriff · 2025 · $19.99 · Casual · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-23 19:50 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: $766 to $1.1k per month
• Opportunity: $1.2k per month at x1.30 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 9.5k
• 100% positive across 250 reviews · 5.7 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer active, last post 1 months ago
• Store page localized in only 1 language(s)
• Last discounted 0 months ago, 10 sales in the last 12 months

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-04; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A single-developer puzzle game centered on ice mechanics and environmental discovery, released in 2025 with near-universal player approval.

Gentoo Rescue shows the hallmarks of a breakout indie puzzle title: exceptional sentiment (99.6% positive), strong median engagement (31 hours), and organic word-of-mouth momentum despite minimal marketing footprint. The developer is actively patching and communicating. Current residuals are modest, but the game's small installed base, high retention, and puzzle-game longevity suggest room for a modest marketing push or platform expansion to unlock dormant appeal. Best fit: publisher seeking a low-risk catalog addition with proven design merit and upside from localization or console porting. Most realistic play: publishing.

• Risk: Puzzle genre saturation on Steam means discovery remains the primary ceiling; organic growth may be capped without sustained paid promotion or event placement.
• Risk: Solo developer dependency: studio has only one title; bus factor and long-term support are unknowns if scaling or maintenance is needed post-acquisition.

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