SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech

Image & Form Games · 2019 · $24.99 · Adventure · deal grade B

• Estimated net residual revenue: $1.5k to $2.2k per month
• Opportunity: $3.4k per month at x1.85 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 77.8k
• 87%% positive across 2295 reviews · 13.7 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 14 months
• Studio quiet across its whole catalog
• Last build shipped 7.1 years ago

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

A deck-building RPG set in the SteamWorld universe, combining party-based progression with roguelike-free deckbuilding mechanics.

Quest is a quiet performer earning $1.8k/mo residual revenue on a $24.99 price point, with 87% positive sentiment and modest but consistent engagement. It's not blockbuster material, but the 77k lifetime sales and stable 13-14 reviews/mo suggest a loyal, underserved audience for turn-based deck-builders outside the roguelike formula. Relevant for: publishers seeking low-risk catalog depth in the strategy-RPG segment, or a studio looking to revive the SteamWorld franchise with a sequel that players explicitly request. Most realistic play: revival.

• Risk: Deck-builder space is crowded; Quest's non-roguelike positioning is a strength but also narrows audience.
• Risk: Developer Image & Form flagged as 'fading' status with no updates in 14 months; IP and code ownership clarity required before any sequel pitch.
• Risk: Pricing elasticity at -1 suggests limited headroom for discounting or repositioning without cannibalizing revenue.

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