Frog Detective 3: Corruption at Cowboy County
Grace Bruxner · 2022 · $4.99 · Adventure · deal grade B
Measured on 2026-09-24 10:59 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: $288 to $433 per month
- Opportunity: $487 per month at x1.35 dormancy
- Estimated lifetime owners: 74.8k
- 99% positive across 2098 reviews · 11.6 reviews/month
Why it's flagged
- Developer silent for 17 months
- 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.
A cozy point-and-click adventure where you play a frog detective solving quirky mysteries in a cheerful small town.
Frog Detective 3 sits at the tail of a quiet but beloved trilogy with exceptional positive sentiment (98.6%) and steady micro-residuals. The game generates solid three-figure monthly residuals despite zero promotional activity in the past year and a minimal active player base, suggesting strong word-of-mouth and catalog longevity. Most interesting for a publisher seeking to bundle all three titles, revive the franchise with a fourth installment, or license the IP for merchandising: the community is small but deeply attached to the characters and narrative arc. Most realistic play: publishing.
- Risk: The series appeals to a niche demographic; new players often feel disconnected from the narrative without playing entries one and two.
- Risk: Developer has been inactive on community posts for over 16 months; unclear whether studio is pursuing active development or maintenance mode.
This case as Markdown · Estimates carry ±30-50% error per title.