A Summer's End - Hong Kong 1986

Oracle and Bone · 2020 · $14.99 · Casual · deal grade B

• Estimated net residual revenue: $1.2k to $1.9k per month
• Opportunity: $2.9k per month at x1.90 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 63.6k
• 96%% positive across 2227 reviews · 19.2 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 2.7 years
• Studio quiet across its whole catalog
• Last build shipped 32 months ago
• Store page localized in only 4 language(s)
• Last discounted 1 months ago, 3 sales in the last 12 months

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

A narrative-driven visual novel set in 1986 Hong Kong, exploring LGBTQ+ identity and romantic choice through hand-drawn art and atmospheric storytelling.

A Summer's End is a quiet, high-sentiment indie title with exceptional review health (95.9% positive, 2,227 reviews) and modest but stable residual revenue of $1,543.89/mo. The game has generated $204,922 lifetime on 63,600 units sold since 2020, yet shows minimal marketing velocity and developer dormancy for 32 months. It is a strong candidate for a publishing or revival partner seeking a catalog asset with proven word-of-mouth appeal and untapped regional (Asia-Pacific) localization and merchandising potential. Most realistic play: publishing.

• Risk: Saturated visual novel and narrative game category makes organic discovery increasingly difficult; $2,933/mo opportunity upside suggests ceiling at current positioning.
• Risk: Developer Oracle and Bone is solo (1 title) and has not posted updates in 32 months; revival or expansion would require external talent and capital.
• Risk: 32 months since build completion; platform compatibility, accessibility, and engine freshness should be audited before any relaunch campaign.

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