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Sitting Ducks

The Gang Studio · 2026 · $7.99 · Action · deal grade C

Measured on 2026-09-24 03:34 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: $1.2k to $1.9k per month
  • Opportunity: $1.6k per month at x1.00 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 3.1k
  • 82% positive across 102 reviews · 23.4 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer active, last post 0 months ago
  • Studio active elsewhere (2 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-01; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

Sitting Ducks is a co-op action game where players control ducks navigating physics-based challenges and combat scenarios.

This title is pulling solid mid-range residuals despite minimal marketing footprint and no discount history, indicating organic appeal among a small but engaged cohort. The 82% positive rating and 42% still-playing rate suggest genuine retention rather than quick-flip sales. For a small publisher or revival-focused studio, the combination of low competition for dev attention, untapped localization upside (English-only), and community appetite for tutorials and bug fixes makes this a low-risk catalog addition with room to breath new life through modest content updates. Most realistic play: publishing.

  • Risk: Active bug reports around throw/reincarnation mechanics and lobby stability suggest the netcode or game loop may have unresolved edge cases that suppress growth.
  • Risk: Currently dormant player count (10 concurrent) and peak of 41 in the last month indicate the game has not sustained momentum since launch six weeks ago.
  • Risk: Single-language release in English-only leaves Brazilian and German-speaking communities underserved despite positive regional reviews.

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