Skinfreak
Black Eyed Priest · 2025 · $12.99 · Action · deal grade B
Measured on 2026-10-04 09:57 UTC. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.
- Estimated net residual revenue: $789 to $1.2k per month
- Opportunity: $1.3k per month at x1.30 dormancy
- Estimated lifetime owners: 15.4k
- 88% positive across 424 reviews · 9.1 reviews/month
Why it's flagged
- Developer active, last post 12 months ago
- Studio active elsewhere (4 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
- Store page localized in only 1 language(s)
- Last discounted 0 months ago, 3 sales in the last 12 months
Analyst notes (AI-assisted)
Note written 2026-09-02; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.
Skinfreak is a 2025 indie horror-action game centered on stalking and confronting a killer in an office building, with puzzle and exploration mechanics.
Skinfreak shows solid fundamentals: a strong positive ratio, modest but consistent monthly residuals, and a 5-hour median playtime that suggests genuine engagement despite minimal marketing footprint. The developer (part of Torture Star Video's small but operating catalog) has earned credibility in indie horror circles. However, the title remains niche, has never discounted, and sits dormant in player acquisition, making this a quiet watch rather than an immediate acquisition target. Best angle is monitoring for a potential revival campaign if community demand materializes or if a horror-focused publisher wants a low-risk catalog title with proven sentiment. Most realistic play: watch.
- Risk: Indie horror is crowded; title shows zero sales promotions in 12 months, suggesting limited marketing budget or strategy to drive volume.
- Risk: Extremely small active player base (1 player now, 5 peak in last 30 days) raises questions about retention and long-term engagement despite positive reviews.
- Risk: Single language support and no DLC or workshop ecosystem limits expansion opportunities and mod-driven longevity.
This case as Markdown · Estimates carry ±30-50% error per title.