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Samara

MissingShip · 2026 · $8.99 · Action · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-24 07:59 UTC, 12 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

  • Estimated net residual revenue: $668 to $1.0k per month
  • Opportunity: $1.1k per month at x1.30 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 1.3k
  • 90% positive across 39 reviews · 11.1 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer active, last post 3 months ago
  • Store page localized in only 2 language(s)
  • Last discounted 3 months ago, 1 sales in the last 12 months

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-04; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

Samara is a compact 2026 action title from solo developer MissingShip with strong Chinese-language presence and consistently positive reception.

This title sits in an unusual pocket: modest lifetime revenue but steady monthly residuals, high review positivity (90%), and a player base that skews bilingual (English-Simplified Chinese). The core risk is that MissingShip is a one-game studio with minimal public communication; upside hinges on whether the game has dormant appeal in underserved territories (Simplified Chinese localization exists but loc_gap suggests room for improvement) or whether its voice-acted protagonist and story replay mechanics could anchor a revival campaign. Best fit for a publisher willing to fund targeted regional marketing or a small studio seeking a profitable, low-maintenance catalog addition. Most realistic play: publishing.

  • Risk: Developer is a single-title studio with minimal public presence; no roadmap transparency or community engagement cadence documented.
  • Risk: Peak 30-day player count of 3 suggests the title has entered a quiet state despite positive reviews; mainstream discovery appears limited.
  • Risk: Localization gap of 43% vs. Simplified Chinese suggests incomplete or fractured regional adaptation, potentially capping appeal in largest addressable market.

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