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Mary Skelter 2

Idea Factory · 2022 · $34.99 · Adventure · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-03 04:20 UTC, 3 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

  • Estimated net residual revenue: $620 to $930 per month
  • Opportunity: $1.5k per month at x1.90 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 8.0k
  • 76% positive across 224 reviews · 3.6 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer silent for 4.7 years
  • Studio active elsewhere (27 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
  • Store page localized in only 1 language(s)
  • Last discounted 0 months ago, 5 sales in the last 12 months
  • Proven demand elasticity: x1.3 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-08-23; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

Mary Skelter 2 is a dungeon-crawling JRPG sequel from Idea Factory featuring grid-based exploration, character-driven narrative, and tactical combat in a grotesque labyrinth setting.

Mary Skelter 2 has logged $55k lifetime revenue on a $35 price point across 6,336 units, with 76% positive Steam reviews and a median playtime of 87 hours indicating strong engagement among its niche audience. The title generates $775/mo residual revenue with zero promotional activity in the past 12 months, suggesting pricing power and minimal churn; however, its current player base (4 concurrent, 9 peak 30d) and complete absence of developer communication (55+ months quiet) signal a dormant title ripe for publishing revival, localization expansion (100% English-only gap), or franchise bundle licensing rather than outright acquisition. Most realistic play: publishing.

  • Risk: Niche dungeon-crawler genre with mainstream awareness of only 0; sequel IP may have limited discoverability without established fanbase marketing.
  • Risk: No developer updates in 55 months; engine, platform support, and bug-fix burden unknown before acquisition due diligence.
  • Risk: Narrative conclusion reportedly divisive among series veterans (review 4); revival campaign must address franchise sentiment.

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