Distrust: Polar Survival

Cheerdealers · 2017 · $12.99 · Adventure · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-02 13:19 UTC, 3 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

• Estimated net residual revenue: $270 to $405 per month
• Opportunity: $456 per month at x1.35 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 97.2k
• 72% positive across 2560 reviews · 4.8 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 23 months
• Studio quiet across its whole catalog
• Last discounted 0 months ago, 10 sales in the last 12 months
• Proven demand elasticity: x1.6 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-14; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A 2017 Arctic survival adventure from Cheerdealers where players manage resources and uncover mystery while stranded in a research station.

Distrust holds a modest but stable residual revenue stream with a 72% positive rating and a dedicated core audience who value its deliberate pacing and roguelike difficulty. The title remains quiet rather than commercially moribund, drawing solid four-figure monthly residuals and maintaining replay appeal; this makes it a candidate for lightweight revival (seasonal events, cosmetics) or consolidation into a larger survival/narrative catalog. However, the developer's fade and sparse recent updates suggest the IP may have reached its natural equilibrium unless repositioned toward a new platform or audience segment. Most realistic play: watch.

• Risk: 69+ months since build with no major updates; engine and multiplayer systems may require modernization to reach new players.
• Risk: Extremely slow pacing and high friction at entry alienate mainstream audiences; core player base is small and static.
• Risk: Developer status listed as fading with single-title portfolio; studio continuity risk if acquisition or long-term support is considered.

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