Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom

Game Atelier · 2019 · $29.99 · Action · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-05 01:20 UTC. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

• Estimated net residual revenue: $1.1k to $1.6k per month
• Opportunity: $2.1k per month at x1.60 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 97.8k
• 88% positive across 2668 reviews · 8.3 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 4.4 years
• Studio active elsewhere (2 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
• Last discounted 0 months ago, 10 sales in the last 12 months
• Proven demand elasticity: x1.2 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-08-25; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is a 2D action-adventure platformer with transformation mechanics and hand-drawn animation, developed by Game Atelier and published by FDG Entertainment.

This 2019 title maintains steady residual revenue in the low-to-mid four figures monthly, driven by a niche but loyal player base with strong positive sentiment (88% positive). The title is genuinely finished, technically sound, and shows no signs of developer abandonment. It's a poor fit for acquisition (small IP footprint, modest MAU) but a reasonable candidate for targeted revival marketing, regional pricing optimization, or console port supervision if your catalog gaps include quirky, mid-budget action platformers with proven appeal. Most realistic play: revival.

• Risk: Narrow mainstream appeal; platformer market is saturated and this title does not enjoy franchise momentum or recognizable character IP.
• Risk: 51 months since last build update; engine dependencies and platform certification may require maintenance work if porting to console or next-gen systems.
• Risk: Peak concurrent players are single digits; community engagement is dormant (zero developer posts in 51 months, zero posts by community in past year).

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