The Black Masses

Brilliant Game Studios · 2024 · $9.99 · Action · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-05 08:16 UTC. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

• Estimated net residual revenue: $217 to $326 per month
• Opportunity: $449 per month at x1.65 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 45.8k
• 58% positive across 1230 reviews · 3.7 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 22 months
• Studio active elsewhere (3 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
• Store page localized in only 1 language(s)
• Last discounted 3 months ago, 2 sales in the last 12 months
• Proven demand elasticity: x3.3 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-16; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

The Black Masses is a 2024 action game from Brilliant Game Studios featuring exploration and combat in an expanding map.

This title sits in a quiet zone: modest residuals ($272/mo mid-estimate), a small but loyal core (66% still playing), and zero promotional activity in 12 months suggest the studio has moved on or stalled post-launch. The 58% positive score and recurring complaints about collision/polish indicate unfinished work. Acquisition is unlikely to unlock value; a revival or publishing partnership would require significant post-launch investment to address technical debt and justify re-engagement. Most realistic play: watch.

• Risk: Player feedback flags persistent collision mapping and movement control issues that persist post-launch, suggesting architectural problems requiring rework rather than minor patches.
• Risk: No discounting in 12 months, zero developer communication for 21+ months, and studio status marked fading; signals low confidence in the title's growth trajectory.
• Risk: Median session length (16.7h) and tiny concurrent (4 players now, 6 peak 30d) indicate the game has found a small audience but retention and word-of-mouth are capped.

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