Once Upon a Jester

Bonte Avond · 2022 · $14.99 · Action · deal grade D

Measured on 2026-09-23 19:38 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: $347 to $521 per month
• Opportunity: $434 per month at x1.00 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 10.5k
• 99% positive across 310 reviews · 4.6 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer active, last post 11 months ago
• Studio active elsewhere (2 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-15; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A cozy European comedy adventure where you play a jester performing absurdist sketches for medieval audiences.

Once Upon a Jester is a quietly profitable indie title with exceptional player sentiment (99% positive) and a devoted micro-community that explicitly craves sequels. At $434/mo residual, it's not a blockbuster, but the combination of original IP, complete creative vision, proven appeal to comedy-focused players, and zero discount history suggests strong unit economics and pricing power. Best fit for a publisher seeking to build a franchise around Bonte Avond's distinctive comedic sensibility, or for a studio CEO evaluating acquisition of a rare high-retention indie property. Most realistic play: publishing.

• Risk: Comedy and 'cozy' games are trend-sensitive; the jester-performance concept has narrow appeal and may not scale beyond the existing 10k lifetime player base.
• Risk: Developer has posted only twice in the last year despite active studio status; communication cadence suggests limited capacity for rapid iteration or live-service ambitions.

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