Painkiller: Black Edition

People Can Fly · 2007 · $9.99 · Action · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-26 04:33 UTC, 10 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

• Estimated net residual revenue: $632 to $947 per month
• Opportunity: $1.3k per month at x1.60 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 145.0k
• 89% positive across 2361 reviews · 14.7 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• No developer announcement on record, ever
• Studio active elsewhere (4 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
• Store page localized in only 4 language(s)
• Last discounted 0 months ago, 10 sales in the last 12 months

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-08-25; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

Painkiller: Black Edition is a 2007 arena shooter from People Can Fly built on fast-paced gunplay, gothic aesthetics, and secret-heavy level design.

This title carries solid monthly residuals and maintains an 89% positive rating despite obvious age and mechanical jank. The installed base is tiny but resilient, and the game has been through ten discount cycles in the past year, suggesting price elasticity. Acquisition makes limited sense given the modest revenue stream, but a revival campaign targeting retro FPS enthusiasts or a licensing play (if IP is available) could unlock dormant nostalgia; alternatively, watch for publishing partners seeking a stable back-catalog asset with low maintenance overhead. Most realistic play: watch.

• Risk: Multiple reviewers cite buggy physics, janky mechanics, and age-related friction that may deter modern players even with cosmetic updates.
• Risk: Current player base is minimal (27 peak in last 30 days) and the game already sits at a mid-tier price point with frequent discounting, narrowing upside from promotional campaigns.
• Risk: Developer (People Can Fly, now operating) has moved on to newer franchises; no post from the studio in recent months signals low priority for ongoing support.

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