Spelunky 2

Mossmouth · 2020 · $19.99 · Action · deal grade C

Measured on 2026-10-05 16:59 UTC. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

Estimated net residual revenue: $6.8k to $10.2k per month
Opportunity: $8.5k per month at x1.00 dormancy
Estimated lifetime owners: 791.0k
93% positive across 22012 reviews · 79.5 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

Developer active, last post 11 months ago
Studio active elsewhere (3 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
Last discounted 0 months ago, 5 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.

Spelunky 2 is a brutally difficult roguelike platformer where procedural level generation and trap-laden dungeons demand mastery through repeated failure.

Spelunky 2 sits in a rare sweet spot: a mid-sized, deeply engaged owner base still earning solid four-figure monthly residuals nearly four years post-launch, with 92% positive sentiment and median playtime exceeding 95 hours. The game is self-published by a small, operating studio and sits outside the mainstream radar despite strong critical standing. For a publisher or studio seeking a proven catalog title with loyal repeat players and no live-service drag, this represents low-risk recurring revenue; for a revival-minded buyer, the installed base and franchise recognition offer a launchpad for co-op enhancements or platform expansion. Most realistic play: acquisition.

Risk: Ultra-high skill floor and deliberate design brutality limit addressable audience; casual or mainstream players frequently bounce within single-digit hours.
Risk: Reported co-op loading bug and mouse-button binding gaps suggest development has been quiet; infrastructure investment may be needed for console ports or modern platform targets.
Risk: Developer last posted ~nine months ago; small studio (three titles) may lack bandwidth for live ops or rapid iteration if acquired separately.

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