Indie studio Douze Dixièmes shut its doors after the Metroidvania Memories in Orbit failed to generate sustainable revenue. Launched in January 2026, the game earned solid reviews yet never attracted more than 3,000 concurrent players on Steam. A buyout by the studio’s co‑founders reclaimed the title from Focus Entertainment, allowing the owners to close the company on their terms in the competitive market.

SteamDB records show a current 24‑hour peak of just 201 players, and sales estimates place total units sold between 67,000 and 112,500. At $19.99 per copy, the title likely generated under $1 million, insufficient to fund a ten‑person team or future updates for the studio. The shortfall highlights the difficulty indie developers face when critical praise does not translate into long‑term player engagement.

Douze Dixièmes has not issued a public statement, leaving fans to wonder about refunds or server shutdowns. The closure serves as a cautionary example for publishers betting on niche genres: even glowing press cannot guarantee the player base needed for financial viability. Ultimately, Memories in Orbit will likely fade to a well‑reviewed footnote for retro gamers in 2026’s indie catalog.