King's Bounty: Dark Side

Fulqrum Publishing · 2014 · $12.99 · RPG · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-23 14:04 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: $387 to $581 per month
• Opportunity: $653 per month at x1.35 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 106.0k
• 74% positive across 1934 reviews · 6.9 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 24 months
• Studio active elsewhere (7 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
• Store page localized in only 4 language(s)

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

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

King's Bounty: Dark Side is a 2014 turn-based tactical RPG sequel set in a dark fantasy world, part of the long-running King's Bounty franchise.

Dark Side maintains a devoted but aging playerbase with solid residual monthly revenue and respectable community sentiment, despite franchise fatigue noted by long-time series fans. The title's lifecycle shows modest promotional activity and represents a catalog play for publishers seeking to bundle established tactical RPGs or revisit the King's Bounty IP through remakes or sequels. Acquisition makes sense only if you hold broader franchise rights; standalone revival would require new content or a spiritual successor to reignite interest. Most realistic play: licensing.

• Risk: Franchise sentiment has declined across sequels, with series veterans explicitly citing this entry as a step backward from beloved 2000s titles.
• Risk: Minimal developer activity for nearly two years signals no planned updates or community engagement, risking further player attrition.
• Risk: Aging codebase and lack of cloud save on competing platforms may limit revival attractiveness to console or mobile publishers.

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