Jet Lancer

Code Wakers · 2020 · $14.99 · Action · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-02 15:48 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: $570 to $855 per month
Opportunity: $1.1k per month at x1.60 dormancy
Estimated lifetime owners: 46.6k
92% positive across 1250 reviews · 8.8 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

Developer silent for 6.1 years
Studio inactive: no public activity across 1 tracked titles
Last discounted 0 months ago, 9 sales in the last 12 months
Proven demand elasticity: x1.9 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-08-24; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

Jet Lancer is a fast-paced aerial action game with pixel art aesthetics and frame-perfect dodge-and-shoot mechanics.

Jet Lancer sits in a rare sweet spot: 92% positive sentiment, $637/mo residual revenue, and zero marketing spend in 71 months, yet peak concurrent play has collapsed to 1-3 players. The studio is inactive but Code Wakers' 2020 title appears technically sound and creatively confident. For a publisher seeking a catalog filler with proven player goodwill and immediate profitability, or a developer exploring revival through porting, content drops, or community reconnection, this is a low-risk, high-clarity case. Most realistic play: revival.

Risk: Niche appeal within action genre; player base has evaporated despite positive reviews, suggesting limited organic discovery or word-of-mouth potential.
Risk: Developer studio status is flagged as inactive; IP ownership and rights clarity with Code Wakers or Armor Games Studios must be verified before any revival investment.
Risk: No discounts in 12 months and never a deep sale suggest pricing may have been set high relative to perceived value; elasticity of -1 offers no comfort.

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