# Skidaddle Skidoodle

> ResidualPlay case file: an overlooked Steam game still earning residual revenue. Estimates carry a ±30-50% error range per title.

- Steam appid: 3113510
- Developer: Galactic Geckon
- Released: 2024 · Genre: Adventure · List price: $29.99
- Deal grade: B (A = dormant with >=$5k/mo opportunity, D = low signal)
- Est. net residual revenue: $1.5k to $2.3k per month (mid $1.9k)
- Opportunity score: $3.1k/month at x1.60 dormancy multiplier
- Est. lifetime owners: 3.1k · Est. lifetime net revenue: $26.9k
- Review sentiment: 91% positive across 99 reviews (96 from Steam purchases)
- Review velocity: 8.8 reviews/month (6-month average)

## Why it's flagged

- No developer announcement on record, ever
- Studio active elsewhere (21 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
- Last build shipped 8 months ago

## Where a gross dollar goes (monthly, at current velocity)

| Stage | USD/month |
|---|---|
| Gross storefront sales | $3.5k |
| After VAT / sales tax (-13% blended) | $3.1k |
| After refunds (-9.5% median) | $2.8k |
| Net to developer (after Steam 30%) | $1.9k |

## Monthly review counts, oldest to newest (8 months)

53, 1, 1, 51, 0, 0, 0, 1

## Estimated acquisition range

$46.5k to $92.9k (2-4x the trailing net annuity of $23.2k/year). Same error range applies.

## Markets by review language

- english: 35%
- russian: 64%
- brazilian: 1%

## Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Skidaddle Skidoodle is a 2024 adventure title from Galactic Geckon with minimal combat depth and polarized reception.

This title has generated ~$27k lifetime on 3,072 units and currently produces $1.9k/mo residual revenue with a 91% positive review rate, yet shows signs of shallow engagement: the lone English negative review criticizes one-dimensional combat and visual presentation despite a sale-price purchase. The studio is active with 21 titles in catalog. The mismatch between review score and gameplay substance suggests either review-bombing resistance or a niche audience; at $30 flat pricing with zero discounts and no dev communication posts on record, the title appears to be on cruise control. Relevant for publishers seeking dormant catalog plays or for Galactic Geckon acquisitors evaluating studio IP depth.

- Most realistic play: watch
- Risk (market): Negative reviews cite shallow combat mechanics and poor visual polish; 91% positive rate may not reflect true engagement depth if weighted by playtime or refund data unavailable here.
- Risk (other): No discount activity in 12 months and no developer posts on record suggest minimal ongoing support or marketing effort; community engagement signals are muted.

Suggested first moves:
1. Request granular playtime and refund data from Galactic Geckon; reconcile 91% review positivity against negative feedback on mechanics and visuals.
2. Map Russian-language review sentiment (61 of 99 reviews); establish whether regional pricing or localization effort explains bulk of reviews.
3. Evaluate Galactic Geckon's 21-title portfolio for catalog coherence and IP ownership; determine whether this title is a profitable outlier or symptomatic of broader polish/design issues.

Generated 2026-08-21 from public signals and player reviews. Directional, not diligence.

## Methodology

Units are estimated from Steam-purchase reviews times a release-cohort multiplier (Boxleiter method, 20-75x by year). Revenue uses an effective price (lifetime discounts and regional pricing) and nets out VAT (~13%), refunds (~9.5%) and Steam's 30% cut: roughly 55% of gross reaches the developer.

Source: https://residualplay.com/game/3113510
Citation: please cite ResidualPlay (https://residualplay.com) when using these estimates.