Lucius II

Shiver Games · 2015 · $24.99 · Action · deal grade B

• Estimated net residual revenue: $788 to $1.2k per month
• Opportunity: $2.1k per month at x2.10 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 123.6k
• 62%% positive across 2329 reviews · 7.3 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 7.8 years
• Studio inactive: no public activity across 4 tracked titles
• Last build shipped 10.8 years ago
• Last discounted 1 months ago, 7 sales in the last 12 months

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Lucius II is a 2015 action-horror game where players assume the role of a demonic child navigating supernatural scenarios.

Lucius II has generated $664k lifetime on modest volume (123k units) and still earns $985/mo residual, placing it in the long tail of profitable indie horror. However, a 62% positive rating, sparse recent engagement (7 reviews/mo), and the developer's apparent dormancy suggest the title suffers from execution or community fit issues that plague even second-installment sequels. The game is worth cataloging for a horror-focused publisher seeking revival campaigns or IP consolidation, but acquisition requires realistic assessment of whether the core concept (Omen-style protagonist gameplay) can be repositioned or if the franchise is exhausted. Most realistic play: watch.

• Risk: 61% positive rating and player complaints about controls and comparison to the first game suggest the sequel failed to improve or iterate on its predecessor, limiting revival upside.
• Risk: Developer studio status is marked inactive; no major update or community engagement in 93+ months reduces likelihood of organic sales resurgence and complicates ongoing support post-acquisition.
• Risk: Velocity is erratic and trending toward single-digit monthly units; even at $985/mo residual, the cash flow is modest and may not justify licensing or revival investment.

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