Dakar 18

Bigmoon Entertainment · 2018 · $29.99 · Adventure · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-23 16:55 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: $262 to $393 per month
• Opportunity: $524 per month at x1.60 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 41.5k
• 68% positive across 1224 reviews · 2.0 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 7.6 years
• Studio inactive: no public activity across 1 tracked titles
• Last discounted 0 months ago, 10 sales in the last 12 months

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-12; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

Dakar 18 is an arcade-style rally raid sim based on the real Dakar Rally, developed by Bigmoon Entertainment in 2018.

This title generates solid residual revenue (mid-range $328/mo) with minimal post-launch investment, anchored by a niche but loyal rally audience and a 68% positive rating. The developer has been inactive for over 90 months, and zero discount promotions in the last 12 months suggest the game may be orphaned. Acquisition makes sense only if you control the Dakar Rally IP or want a low-risk catalog filler; revival requires licensing confirmation and new content to compete with modern sims. Most realistic play: licensing.

• Risk: The Dakar Rally brand is owned by Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO); publishing rights to this specific game may be restricted or expired.
• Risk: No developer posts in 91 months and studio status flagged as dormant; source code access and technical support for updates or porting are uncertain.
• Risk: Median playtime under 4 hours and peak 30-day concurrency near zero indicate a finished product with limited replay or multiplayer draw.

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