Iwaihime

DMM GAMES · 2020 · $29.99 · Adventure · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-23 16:49 UTC, 12 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

Estimated net residual revenue: $1.1k to $1.7k per month
Opportunity: $2.3k per month at x1.60 dormancy
Estimated lifetime owners: 34.5k
78% positive across 917 reviews · 8.9 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

Developer silent for 2.7 years
Studio quiet across its whole catalog
Store page localized in only 4 language(s)
Last discounted 0 months ago, 10 sales in the last 12 months

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

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

A 2020 visual novel adventure by DMM Games about supernatural mysteries in rural Japan, published by Shiravune.

Iwaihime holds modest residual revenue on a compact player base, suggesting a niche title with devoted followers rather than mainstream appeal. The visual novel category commands reliable catalog value, and this title's positive sentiment (78% favorable) and steady review cadence indicate a community that remains engaged despite developer dormancy. For a publisher seeking low-risk visual novel inventory or a licensor wanting to expand a dating-sim/mystery portfolio, the acquisition or revival angle warrants evaluation, though the small concurrent audience and absent developer communication since mid-2024 flag execution risk. Most realistic play: licensing.

Risk: Shiravune holds publishing rights; underlying IP ownership (characters, story) may rest with DMM Games or a third party, limiting scope for full acquisition.
Risk: No developer updates in roughly 31 months; engine maintenance, platform compliance and DLC support would transfer entirely to an acquirer.
Risk: Concurrent player count is minimal (two players now; peak of four in the last 30 days), indicating a title unlikely to drive new adoption without active marketing.

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