Star Renegades

Massive Damage, Inc. · 2020 · $24.99 · Action · deal grade C

Measured on 2026-10-02 02:32 UTC, 4 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

Estimated net residual revenue: $1.1k to $1.7k per month
Opportunity: $1.4k per month at x1.00 dormancy
Estimated lifetime owners: 107.0k
83% positive across 3084 reviews · 10.4 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

Developer active, last post 6 months ago
Last discounted 0 months ago, 11 sales in the last 12 months
Proven demand elasticity: x1.5 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-08-25; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

Turn-based tactical roguelike with pixel art and a Shadow of Mordor-style rival system that struggles to cohere its mechanics and narrative.

Star Renegades sits in an awkward middle ground: mechanically sound and visually appealing to its core audience (median play session of 32 hours, 83% positive), but hamstrung by dialogue, pacing, and character writing that new players abandon within 2-5 hours. The game generates solid four-figure monthly residuals with almost no active discount or marketing; a narrative overhaul or targeted content drop could unlock meaningful upside with minimal spend. Best suited for a publisher seeking a low-maintenance catalog title with proven art direction and a loyal niche, or a developer seeking a vehicle for story-focused DLC or a spiritual successor. Most realistic play: publishing.

Risk: Core mechanic (turn-based roguelike with affinity systems) is crowded post-Slay the Spire; new players cite fatigue with pixel art and roguelike formula.
Risk: Script and character writing are cited as actively detrimental by multiple players; fixing this would require substantial creative rework, not just balance patches.
Risk: No discount promotions in 12 months and no workshop activity suggest minimal live-service infrastructure; revival would demand tooling investment.

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