Ben and Ed

Sluggerfly · 2015 · $9.99 · Action · deal grade A

• Estimated net residual revenue: $2.6k to $3.9k per month
• Opportunity: $6.7k per month at x2.10 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 295.9k
• 83%% positive across 4893 reviews · 59.8 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 10.3 years
• Studio active elsewhere (4 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
• Last build shipped 10.3 years ago
• Store page localized in only 1 language(s)
• Last discounted 1 months ago, 4 sales in the last 12 months
• Proven demand elasticity: x1.7 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Ben and Ed is a 3D platformer where players control a zombie navigating deadly game-show obstacle courses to rescue his friend.

This 2015 action platformer has generated $635k lifetime on modest 296k unit sales, maintains 83% positive reviews, and still earns $3.2k/mo residual despite zero developer engagement in 10+ months. The high elasticity (1.67) and recent sale activity suggest latent demand; acquisition could unlock dormant value through seasonal discounts, bundle inclusion, or platform expansion without dev support. Most realistic play: acquisition.

• Risk: Platform consistency issues flagged by players (moving platforms behaving unpredictably); bug fixes would require developer or rebuild.
• Risk: Difficulty curve skews punishing at endgame; limited appeal beyond hardcore platformer enthusiasts may constrain growth ceiling.
• Risk: Studio status listed as 'fading' with only 3 titles and no dev activity for 123+ months; full IP history and rights transfer clarity needed.

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