Them and Us

TendoGames Co., Ltd. · 2021 · $39.99 · Action · deal grade B

• Estimated net residual revenue: $1.9k to $2.9k per month
• Opportunity: $3.3k per month at x1.35 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 38.2k
• 75%% positive across 1637 reviews · 9.7 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 17 months
• Studio quiet across its whole catalog
• Last build shipped 17 months ago

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Them and Us is a 2021 indie survival horror game built on fixed-camera RE-inspired mechanics with atmospheric puzzle design.

This title generates $2.4k/mo residual revenue from a modest 38k-unit lifetime base, suggesting a stable core audience that appreciates old-school survival horror craft. The 74.8% positive ratio and player requests for sequels indicate genuine franchise potential, but developer silence (17+ months) and studio fade status suggest the IP may be available for acquisition or continuation by a publisher with horror credentials. Best suited for a publisher seeking to revive dormant mid-tier horror IP or an acquirer building a catalog of cult-classic adjacent titles. Most realistic play: acquisition.

• Risk: Linux/Proton compatibility issues documented in reviews; DX9/DX11 switching required, suggesting engine or porting oversight that may resurface on other platforms.
• Risk: Game currently discounted 75% off MSRP; no deep sales tracked recently, indicating weak demand signals despite steady residual revenue.
• Risk: Developer communication absent for 17+ months; studio status flagged as fading with only one title in catalog, raising questions about IP stewardship and support.

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