Unworthy
Aleksandar Kuzmanovic Games Inc. · 2018 · $14.99 · Action · deal grade B
Measured on 2026-09-23 17:13 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: $230 to $345 per month
- Opportunity: $546 per month at x1.90 dormancy
- Estimated lifetime owners: 38.3k
- 81% positive across 858 reviews · 3.6 reviews/month
Why it's flagged
- Developer silent for 5.5 years
- Studio inactive: no public activity across 1 tracked titles
- Store page localized in only 1 language(s)
Analyst notes (AI-assisted)
Note written 2026-09-12; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.
Unworthy is a 2018 solo-dev metroidvania action game with tight level design and high positive reception.
This title sits in a quiet zone: modest residual revenue, strong player sentiment (80%+ positive), and zero promotional activity in 12 months suggest an overlooked catalog asset. The developer studio appears inactive, making acquisition of IP and backlog a feasible play for a publisher seeking niche catalog depth or a revival partner targeting the hardcore metroidvania audience. The short playtime (median 9.5 hours) and stable 50% retention indicate a complete, well-received experience rather than an abandoned project. Most realistic play: acquisition.
- Risk: Developer studio status is marked inactive; chain of title and rights clarity will require legal due diligence before any move.
- Risk: Zero active promotion in 12 months and single-digit monthly new reviews suggest the discovery window has closed; revival would require external marketing investment.
- Risk: No Steam Cloud support and single-language localization limit modern player expectations; modernization costs should be factored into acquisition math.
This case as Markdown · Estimates carry ±30-50% error per title.