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TAISHO x ALICE episode 1

Primula · 2019 · $16.99 · Adventure · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-05 07:37 UTC. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

  • Estimated net residual revenue: $693 to $1.0k per month
  • Opportunity: $1.6k per month at x1.90 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 52.0k
  • 86% positive across 1372 reviews · 9.5 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer silent for 3.7 years
  • Studio inactive: no public activity across 6 tracked titles
  • Store page localized in only 2 language(s)
  • Last discounted 0 months ago, 5 sales in the last 12 months
  • Proven demand elasticity: x1.6 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

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

A 2019 visual novel adventure set in Taisho-era Japan, episode 1 of a narrative series by Primula.

TAISHO x ALICE episode 1 maintains solid residual revenue with no active discount strategy and a patient, niche audience; the title's 42-month dormancy since last developer communication suggests it is being held as-is rather than actively managed. For a visual-novel specialist or East Asia-focused publisher, the 86% positive rating and mid-sized 8.8-hour median playtime indicate stable, loyal replay appeal. Revival via episode bundling, localization expansion, or franchise merchandising could unlock the untapped licensing potential that Primula itself has not pursued. Most realistic play: watch.

  • Risk: Taisho-era Japan setting and visual-novel form have narrow addressable market; zero discount activity in 42 months suggests publisher confidence or benign neglect.
  • Risk: No workshop, cloud save, or trading cards; baseline feature parity with 2019 VN standards but no post-purchase engagement hooks.
  • Risk: Episode 1 positioning implies multi-title universe; acquirer must assess rights to full series and Primula's completion roadmap before committing.

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