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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.