Haiku, the Robot

Mister Morris Games · 2022 · $19.99 · Action · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-26 03:03 UTC, 10 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

Estimated net residual revenue: $1.7k to $2.6k per month
Opportunity: $3.4k per month at x1.60 dormancy
Estimated lifetime owners: 103.0k
90% positive across 3580 reviews · 17.3 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

Developer silent for 2.8 years
Studio active elsewhere (3 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
Last discounted 1 months ago, 8 sales in the last 12 months
Proven demand elasticity: x1.5 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-01; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A hand-drawn, monochromatic metroidvania about a cute robot exploring a steampunk world, released in 2022 by solo developer Jordan Morris.

Haiku, the Robot is a quiet performer with a strong community sentiment (89.7% positive) and steady residual revenue, built by an active independent studio. The game competes directly in the metroidvania space dominated by Hollow Knight and similar indie darlings, but occupies a distinct niche through its polish, visual charm, and accessibility-friendly design. It lacks mainstream visibility and has run no discount campaigns in its 40-month lifecycle, suggesting untapped commercial potential through strategic marketing or publishing partnerships. Best suited for revival campaigns or catalog acquisition by publishers seeking profitable mid-tier indie IP with durable engagement. Most realistic play: revival.

Risk: Metroidvania market is saturated; comparisons to Hollow Knight are frequent in reviews, which can anchor perception of Haiku as derivative despite its distinct aesthetic.
Risk: No developer activity posted in approximately 33 months; unclear whether future content, balance patches, or platform support are planned.
Risk: Solo developer studio status means resource constraints for post-launch support, marketing campaigns, or porting to console platforms.

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