Torn Away

perelesoq · 2023 · $14.99 · Adventure · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-05 14:56 UTC. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

• Estimated net residual revenue: $190 to $285 per month
• Opportunity: $321 per month at x1.35 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 23.8k
• 93% positive across 701 reviews · 2.5 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 19 months
• Studio quiet across its whole catalog
• Last discounted 0 months ago, 5 sales in the last 12 months
• Proven demand elasticity: x1.2 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-21; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A narrative-driven adventure about childhood displacement during the Russia-Ukraine conflict, released in 2023 by solo developer perelesoq.

Torn Away occupies a rare niche: a topical, critically acclaimed indie title with modest but steady residuals and minimal promotional spend. The 92.6% positive rate and Russian-dominant review base suggest strong resonance in Eastern European markets. However, the studio's fade status, zero discounting in 12 months, and modest monthly residuals indicate the developer may lack bandwidth for marketing or updates. This is a acquisition candidate for publishers seeking culturally significant, non-violent IP with geographic reach into underserved regions, or a revival play if the developer is receptive to renewed marketing push. Most realistic play: publishing.

• Risk: War-adjacent subject matter may limit mainstream appeal and retailer placement, despite topical relevance.
• Risk: Developer communication dormant for 18 months; unclear if studio remains active or willing to collaborate on updates.
• Risk: Solo-studio output suggests limited capacity to support live content or rapid iteration post-acquisition.

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