Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice

Mimimi Games · 2021 · $19.99 · Indie · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-05 05:29 UTC. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

Estimated net residual revenue: $1.1k to $1.6k per month
Opportunity: $2.1k per month at x1.60 dormancy
Estimated lifetime owners: 159.0k
93% positive across 4858 reviews · 10.6 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

Developer silent for 3.2 years
Studio active elsewhere (5 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
Last discounted 0 months ago, 11 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 standalone stealth-strategy prequel starring Aiko from the 2016 tactical classic Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun.

Aiko's Choice occupies a quiet but profitable niche: a B-grade indie tactics game with 93% positive sentiment and monthly residuals in the high four figures, built on genuine player affection for a dormant franchise. The live audience is small but durable; review velocity remains modest but consistent. For a publisher or studio seeking catalog depth in underserved tactics subgenres, or a revival-minded acquirer willing to invest in a sequel that players are actively requesting, this title merits serious evaluation. The main constraint is IP entanglement: both this title and its parent franchise are published by Daedalic, and any meaningful expansion would require their involvement. Most realistic play: publishing.

Risk: Title is owned and published by Daedalic Entertainment; any revival or sequel strategy requires their partnership or acquisition of the IP from them.
Risk: Current monthly audience below 25 concurrent players suggests limited organic discoverability; growth would depend entirely on marketing investment or franchise expansion.
Risk: No discount activity in 12 months and no recent developer communication may signal low commercial priority from current publisher.

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