From The Darkness

N4bA · 2021 · $6.99 · Adventure · deal grade B

• Estimated net residual revenue: $912 to $1.4k per month
• Opportunity: $2.4k per month at x2.10 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 97.0k
• 89%% positive across 3525 reviews · 26.2 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• No developer announcement on record, ever
• Studio active elsewhere (6 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
• Last build shipped 5.5 years ago
• Store page localized in only 2 language(s)

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

A short-form horror adventure focused on atmospheric tension and puzzle-solving in a claustrophobic apartment setting.

From The Darkness has held steady residual revenue of $1,140/mo over 65 months on a $6.99 price point, accumulating $169K lifetime from ~97K units, with an 89% positive rating and consistent monthly review volume (26/mo). The title demonstrates durable appeal for indie horror audiences and suggests N4bA has developed reliable design discipline: the community praises atmosphere and pacing discipline ("no needless jumpscares"), but consistently notes the 1-2 hour runtime and puzzle clarity issues limit replay and word-of-mouth. This is a watch or light acquisition play if you are building indie horror catalog depth or seeking low-risk publishing for N4bA's third title; it is not a revival candidate without substantial creative intervention. Most realistic play: watch.

• Risk: Extreme brevity (1-2 hours) caps engagement and organic marketing potential; players report satisfaction but not compulsion to replay or evangelize.
• Risk: No discount history and zero sales in past 12 months suggest the title has plateaued; residual revenue may reflect terminal decay rather than stable audience.
• Risk: Puzzle design clarity issues mentioned in reviews; a second acquisition or publishing deal would require UX audit and likely light revision before wider promotion.

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