Guacamelee! 2

Drinkbox Studios · 2018 · $19.99 · Action · deal grade B

• Estimated net residual revenue: $1.2k to $1.7k per month
• Opportunity: $2.2k per month at x1.50 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 134.8k
• 91%% positive across 3366 reviews · 13.5 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer active, last post 9 months ago
• Studio active elsewhere (5 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
• Last build shipped 7.8 years ago
• Last discounted 1 months ago, 11 sales in the last 12 months
• Proven demand elasticity: x1.4 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

A 2D action-platformer sequel from Drinkbox Studios featuring luchador combat, four-player co-op, and irreverent Mexican-inspired humor.

Guacamelee! 2 sits in a quiet spot: 91% positive with strong engagement metrics (13.5 reviews/month, 1.5k/mo residual), yet generates only $2.2k/mo opportunity spend. The franchise has proven IP legs (original was well-received; sequel delivered iteratively), and the game remains active across 9 languages. For a medium-tier publisher seeking catalog depth in local co-op action or a revival partner hunting 4-player nostalgia plays, the dormant sales velocity and developer responsiveness suggest runway for regional re-marketing or platform expansion. Most realistic play: publishing.

• Risk: Sales velocity has declined sharply (avg 14 units/12mo; peak 22 in one month); co-op-driven platformers depend heavily on seasonal bundles and storefront placement.
• Risk: Built 93 months ago; long tail support requires active patching if ported to newer platforms or if multiplayer desyncs emerge.
• Risk: Developer last posted 8.5 months ago; studio maintains five titles across a small team, limiting rapid iteration on a revival push.

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