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Blazing Beaks

Applava · 2019 · $14.99 · Action · deal grade D

Measured on 2026-09-23 13:17 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: $251 to $376 per month
  • Opportunity: $313 per month at x1.00 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 81.8k
  • 83% positive across 2628 reviews · 3.9 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer active, last post 5 months ago
  • Last discounted 1 months ago, 9 sales in the last 12 months

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-18; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A roguelike bullet-hell shooter starring armed birds, mechanically rooted in Enter the Gungeon and Nuclear Throne.

Blazing Beaks occupies a well-established niche with solid production values and an 83% positive rating, earning consistent residuals despite zero promotional activity in 12 months. The game appears dormant rather than abandoned; the studio is operating and posted four months ago. For a small publisher or revival-focused acquirer, this is a low-risk catalog hold that generates meaningful monthly income with minimal operational overhead, though the ceiling for growth without active marketing or content updates is modest. Most realistic play: acquisition.

  • Risk: Roguelike bullet-hells are densely populated; this title competes directly with genre giants like Gungeon and Hades, limiting differentiation appeal to mainstream audiences.
  • Risk: No discount promotions in 12 months and no recent developer communication suggest the title is in maintenance mode; revival would require content, balance patches, or marketing spend to meaningfully lift the playerbase.
  • Risk: Median playtime is short relative to genre peers, indicating players may complete the game quickly or bounce off the difficulty curve despite positive sentiment.

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