# Duck Game

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

- Steam appid: 312530
- Developer: Landon Podbielski
- Publisher: CORPTRON GAMES CORP.
- Released: 2015 · Genre: Action · List price: $12.99
- Deal grade: A (A = dormant with >=$5k/mo opportunity, D = low signal)
- Est. net residual revenue: $2.4k to $3.7k per month (mid $3.1k)
- Opportunity score: $6.4k/month at x2.10 dormancy multiplier
- Est. lifetime owners: 1.6M · Est. lifetime net revenue: $4.6M
- Review sentiment: 97% positive across 39037 reviews (25244 from Steam purchases)
- Review velocity: 43.8 reviews/month (6-month average)

## Why it's flagged

- Developer silent for 4.3 years
- Studio inactive: no public activity across 1 tracked titles
- Last build shipped 4.3 years ago
- Store page localized in only 1 language(s)
- Last discounted 1 months ago, 3 sales in the last 12 months
- Proven demand elasticity: x1.5 review velocity during past deep sales

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

| Stage | USD/month |
|---|---|
| Gross storefront sales | $5.6k |
| After VAT / sales tax (-13% blended) | $4.8k |
| After refunds (-9.5% median) | $4.4k |
| Net to developer (after Steam 30%) | $3.1k |

## Monthly review counts, oldest to newest (24 months)

99, 101, 72, 73, 113, 81, 76, 85, 68, 55, 63, 60, 46, 53, 59, 77, 61, 59, 38, 47, 41, 42, 57, 38

## Estimated acquisition range

$73.4k to $146.9k (2-4x the trailing net annuity of $36.7k/year). Same error range applies.

## Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

A chaotic local and online multiplayer action game where players compete as ducks with absurdist weapons and physics.

Duck Game has generated $4.6M lifetime revenue from 1.64M copies at a 96.6% positive rating, yet earns only $3.1k/mo residual despite elastic pricing (1.52) and infrequent discounting. The community is deeply attached (comfort multiplayer, high replay hours, 44 reviews/mo six-month average), but the solo-developer studio appears inactive for 52 months. Acquisition or publishing revival could unlock dormant catalog value through modern platform expansion, seasonal events, or console ports, though the game's niche appeal and lack of live-service infrastructure limit upside.

- Most realistic play: revival
- Risk (multiplayer): Local/online matchmaking depends on sustained server infrastructure and player population; netcode or platform decline could erode core appeal.
- Risk (market): Ultra-niche party game category has low mainstream demand; price elasticity of 1.52 suggests discounting hardens customer expectations without attracting new segments.
- Risk (tech): 51-month gap since last build and 52-month silence from developer signals potential compatibility issues on modern OS, APIs, or storefronts.

What players are asking for:
- Cross-platform play (console ports mentioned in spirit if not explicitly)
- New weapon/map content or seasonal updates
- Netcode improvements or rollback support
- Better tutorial for advanced mechanics like shotgun jumping

Suggested first moves:
1. Audit source code, netcode, and platform SDKs for compatibility with Windows 11, macOS, Linux, and console targets; estimate porting cost and timeline.
2. Conduct rights search on developer Landon Podbielski and publisher CORPTRON GAMES CORP. to confirm acquisition feasibility and IP ownership; clarify studio status.
3. Model revenue uplift from one console port (Nintendo Switch or PlayStation) and seasonal cosmetic cosmetics ($0.99 quack skins, map themes) against 1.52 price elasticity; target 10-15% player base growth within 12 months of revival marketing.

Generated 2026-08-20 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/312530
Citation: please cite ResidualPlay (https://residualplay.com) when using these estimates.