Chicory: A Colorful Tale

Wishes Ultd. · 2021 · $19.99 · Adventure · deal grade A

• Estimated net residual revenue: $2.4k to $3.7k per month
• Opportunity: $5.0k per month at x1.65 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 108.7k
• 97%% positive across 3985 reviews · 24.5 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 19 months
• Studio active elsewhere (3 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
• Last build shipped 30 months ago

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

A hand-painted adventure game where players color the world while uncovering a story about self-doubt, creativity, and purpose.

Chicory maintains a 97% positive ratio and $3,053/mo residual revenue nearly three years post-launch, suggesting durable appeal and strong word-of-mouth retention. The game's intimate scope, acclaimed soundtrack (Lena Raine), and thematic depth around mental health position it as a catalog anchor for indie-focused publishers or a licensing candidate for adaptation. Growth is quiet rather than declining, making this an ideal watch for revival campaigns tied to mental-health initiatives, educational partnerships, or merchandise/audiobook IP extensions. Most realistic play: watch.

• Risk: No discounting history and zero sales in the past 12 months suggest the game has reached saturation within its core audience; expansion beyond indie/art-game enthusiasts may require platform marketing support.
• Risk: Developer silent for 18+ months; studio status is 'operating' but low update cadence raises questions about capacity for ports, sequels, or co-marketing.

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