Maiden and Spell

mino_dev · 2020 · $12.99 · Action · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-23 16:58 UTC, 12 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

• Estimated net residual revenue: $404 to $606 per month
• Opportunity: $681 per month at x1.35 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 33.0k
• 97% positive across 970 reviews · 7.2 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 19 months
• Studio active elsewhere (2 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

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

A 2D competitive fighting game with Touhou-inspired aesthetics, built around spell-casting PvP mechanics.

Maiden and Spell occupies a rare niche: competitive Touhou fan-art with demonstrably loyal core players (96%+ positive, median 6 hours, some players at 200+ hours) and solid lifetime revenue. The game generates residual revenue monthly despite minimal marketing spend and an inactive developer. For a publisher or studio seeking IP-adjacent fighting-game IP, a small engaged community title, or a revival opportunity in the 2D competitive space, this represents low-risk catalog entry with upside if community infrastructure (Discord, tournament support, content creators) is activated. Most realistic play: revival.

• Risk: Game is derivative of Touhou Project (Team Shanghai Alice); acquiring the game does not grant rights to create sequels, merchandise, or derivative works without explicit Touhou IP holder consent.
• Risk: Tiny active concurrent player base (3 now, 22 in peak 30d window) means matchmaking latency and queue times may frustrate new entrants; survival depends on community density.
• Risk: Developer inactive for 18+ months with no public communication; engine version, deprecated dependencies, and platform certification status unknown and may require rebuild work.

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