Butcherman

Mounpeak Games · 2026 · $4.99 · Action · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-01 16:13 UTC, 4 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

• Estimated net residual revenue: $808 to $1.2k per month
• Opportunity: $1.6k per month at x1.60 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 6.7k
• 93% positive across 174 reviews · 24.1 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• No developer announcement on record, ever
• Last discounted 1 months ago, 4 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.

A short, atmospheric indie horror game with puzzle elements and effective jump scares, built for quick playthroughs.

Butcherman demonstrates solid underlying appeal: 94% positive sentiment across 161 reviews, strong international traction (especially Korea), and a tight median playtime that suggests it delivers exactly what players expect. However, the title remains dormant with near-zero active development, single-digit concurrent players, and no promotional activity in 12 months. The opportunity lies in modest but consistent residual revenue, a multi-language audience, and a genre that rewards remix and platform diversification, rather than in a major revival. Most realistic play: watch.

• Risk: Indie horror is oversaturated on Steam; minimal differentiation beyond quality execution limits acquisition or publishing upside unless bundled with catalog strategy.
• Risk: Zero dev engagement for at least 3 months and no discount activity suggests limited appetite from the studio for active stewardship or content expansion.
• Risk: Lack of cloud saves, cards, or workshop integration narrows monetization paths and lowers appeal to collectors and modding communities.

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