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Alien Shooter

Sigma Team Inc. · 2009 · $4.99 · Action · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-02 22:27 UTC, 3 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

  • Estimated net residual revenue: $477 to $715 per month
  • Opportunity: $1.1k per month at x1.90 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 295.0k
  • 95% positive across 4776 reviews · 22.2 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer silent for 5.7 years
  • Studio inactive: no public activity across 5 tracked titles
  • Store page localized in only 2 language(s)
  • Last discounted 0 months ago, 5 sales in the last 12 months
  • Proven demand elasticity: x1.5 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-08-24; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

Alien Shooter is a 2009 top-down action shooter with 95%+ positive reviews that continues to generate $662/mo residual revenue from a dormant studio.

This title has achieved cult status despite its developer going inactive: it holds a 95% positive rating across 4,744 reviews and sustains $662/mo with zero recent marketing, suggesting strong word-of-mouth and catalog value. The core risk is that Sigma Team appears defunct (no dev posts in 66 months), leaving IP ownership uncertain. For a publisher seeking low-maintenance evergreen content or a revival candidate with proven audience loyalty, Alien Shooter merits acquisition due diligence to clarify rights and explore modest monetization or sequel potential. Most realistic play: acquisition.

  • Risk: Developer studio status marked inactive; ownership chain and IP clearance must be verified before any deal.
  • Risk: 88+ months since last build; compatibility with modern OS and hardware may require investment to sustain current revenue.
  • Risk: Player base is small (20 concurrent, 34 peak 30d) and aging; growth ceiling is likely modest without significant revision.

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