# Supraland

> ResidualPlay case file: an overlooked Steam game still earning residual revenue. Estimates carry a ±30-50% error range per title.

- Steam appid: 813630
- Developer: Supra Games
- Released: 2019 · Genre: Action · List price: $19.99
- Deal grade: A (A = dormant with >=$5k/mo opportunity, D = low signal)
- Est. net residual revenue: $10.8k to $16.2k per month (mid $13.5k)
- Opportunity score: $20.2k/month at x1.50 dormancy multiplier
- Est. lifetime owners: 490.0k · Est. lifetime net revenue: $2.1M
- Review sentiment: 95% positive across 15257 reviews (12250 from Steam purchases)
- Review velocity: 125.5 reviews/month (6-month average)

## Why it's flagged

- Developer active, last post 0 months ago
- Studio active elsewhere (3 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
- Last build shipped 4.2 years ago
- Last discounted 1 months ago, 9 sales in the last 12 months
- Proven demand elasticity: x1.6 review velocity during past deep sales

## Where a gross dollar goes (monthly, at current velocity)

| Stage | USD/month |
|---|---|
| Gross storefront sales | $24.5k |
| After VAT / sales tax (-13% blended) | $21.3k |
| After refunds (-9.5% median) | $19.3k |
| Net to developer (after Steam 30%) | $13.5k |

## Monthly review counts, oldest to newest (24 months)

134, 94, 95, 61, 106, 139, 91, 114, 87, 73, 106, 252, 170, 148, 134, 103, 125, 252, 113, 105, 130, 113, 121, 171

## Estimated acquisition range

$323.5k to $647.1k (2-4x the trailing net annuity of $161.8k/year). Same error range applies.

## Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

A 3D puzzle-platformer metroidvania hybrid with clever environmental design and rewarding exploration, released in 2019 by indie studio Supra Games.

Supraland is a quiet performer generating $13.5k/mo in residual revenue on $2.1M lifetime net, sustained by 95% positive reviews and consistent player engagement (125 reviews/mo). The title shows strong mechanical design, a devoted audience, and robust word-of-mouth, making it a candidate for boutique publishing partnerships, console porting acceleration, or strategic bundle inclusion. However, mainstream visibility remains low and the developer shows minimal marketing activity.

- Most realistic play: publishing
- Risk (market): Puzzle-platformer category is crowded; the game's 1.5 neglect score and lack of mainstream recognition suggest distribution rather than design is the bottleneck.
- Risk (other): Developer has shipped only 3 titles total; team capacity and long-term support roadmap are unknown.
- Risk (tech): Game is 50 months old with no deep sale in the last month; engine or content modernization may be needed for console ports or revival campaign.

What players are asking for:
- Clearer wayfinding and better UI for navigation hints
- Console versions (player already owns PS4 copy, bought PC version separately)
- Sequel or spiritual successor with same design philosophy
- Challenge modes or post-game content for completionists

Suggested first moves:
1. Audit console port readiness and cost; multi-platform release (Switch, PlayStation, Xbox) would unlock dormant back-catalog revenue and cross-promote to console-native audiences.
2. Partner with a mid-tier publisher to run seasonal discounting cadence (currently 9 promotions in 12 months) and coordinate with bundle platforms (Humble, Fanatical) to accelerate volume without erosion of the $19.99 anchor price.
3. Commission a lightweight gameplay quality-of-life pass (wayfinding UI, difficulty tuning for mid-game spike, minimal combat rework) and market as a 'director's cut' or anniversary edition to re-engage past players and invite press coverage.

Generated 2026-08-20 from public signals and player reviews. Directional, not diligence.

## Methodology

Units are estimated from Steam-purchase reviews times a release-cohort multiplier (Boxleiter method, 20-75x by year). Revenue uses an effective price (lifetime discounts and regional pricing) and nets out VAT (~13%), refunds (~9.5%) and Steam's 30% cut: roughly 55% of gross reaches the developer.

Source: https://residualplay.com/game/813630
Citation: please cite ResidualPlay (https://residualplay.com) when using these estimates.