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Curious Expedition 2

Maschinen-Mensch · 2021 · $19.99 · Adventure · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-02 22:28 UTC, 3 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

  • Estimated net residual revenue: $1.1k to $1.7k per month
  • Opportunity: $1.9k per month at x1.35 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 155.0k
  • 89% positive across 4154 reviews · 11.2 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer silent for 14 months
  • Studio quiet across its whole catalog
  • Last discounted 0 months ago, 11 sales in the last 12 months

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-08-25; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A turn-based roguelike adventure game with procedural expeditions, charming art direction, and high replayability centered on exploration and discovery.

Curious Expedition 2 sits in a sweet spot: strong player sentiment (89% positive), solid residual monthly revenue, and a proven catalog position with reasonable engagement depth (median 25 hours). The studio appears dormant but the game's lean monthly run rate and modest player base suggest it could sustain or grow under active publishing or community stewardship. Best suited for a small/indie publisher seeking a reliable midlist title or a studio exploring roguelike acquisition for cross-promotion. Most realistic play: publishing.

  • Risk: Roguelike adventure space is saturated; differentiation via art and charm alone may not drive sustained growth without active marketing or content refresh.
  • Risk: Developer studio marked as fading with no community posts in the past year, indicating minimal ongoing support and potential difficulty obtaining future patches or IP clarification.
  • Risk: Game is 25+ months old and last developer update was over a year ago; technical debt or platform incompatibility risks may emerge without active maintenance.

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