Trials of Fire

Whatboy Games · 2021 · $19.99 · Indie · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-24 10:54 UTC, 11 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

• Estimated net residual revenue: $182 to $273 per month
• Opportunity: $364 per month at x1.60 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 119.0k
• 86% positive across 3261 reviews · 1.8 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 4.6 years
• Studio quiet across its whole catalog

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-18; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

Trials of Fire is a deck-building tactical roguelike that blends card synergy with turn-based grid combat.

This 2021 indie sits in a quiet state with solid residual revenue ($227/mo mid-range) and strong historical performance (lifetime net around the mid-six-figures). The community sentiment remains healthy at 86% positive, and median playtime of 9+ hours signals mechanical depth. However, zero discounts in 12 months, no developer engagement in 54 months, and a fading studio status suggest this is a dormant asset rather than an active commercial priority, making it suitable only for publishers seeking quiet, self-sustaining IP or acquirers betting on low-cost revival with minimal ongoing dev overhead. Most realistic play: acquisition.

• Risk: No developer activity in 54 months indicates potential technical debt; engine compatibility or critical bug fixes would require external resources.
• Risk: Deck-builder market is congested; title lacks mainstream visibility and has lost 30+ points in recent sentiment, suggesting category fatigue or visibility decay.
• Risk: Studio marked fading with only two titles; post-acquisition support expectations must be set low unless buyer commits to dedicated revival team.

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