Touhou Monster TD ~ 幻想乡妖怪塔防

MyACG Studio · 2021 · $18.99 · Action · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-23 16:27 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: $573 to $859 per month
Opportunity: $1.1k per month at x1.60 dormancy
Estimated lifetime owners: 37.9k
91% positive across 1019 reviews · 6.0 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

Developer silent for 4.0 years
Studio active elsewhere (4 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
Store page localized in only 3 language(s)

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-08-25; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

Touhou Monster TD is a tower-defense roguelike set in the Touhou universe, blending strategic map control with character-driven fantasy combat.

This title has quietly accumulated $143k lifetime revenue on 30k units with a 91% positive rating, yet operates at $551/mo residual with minimal developer engagement (47 months inactive on forums). The core loop resonates with tower-defense enthusiasts and Touhou fans alike, evidenced by 113-hour playthroughs and strong replay value. Acquisition or publishing partnership could unlock underexploited opportunities: Chinese localization gaps persist despite 682 Simplified Chinese reviews, the franchise carries loyal fan momentum, and 8 discount runs in 12 months suggest pricing elasticity remains viable. Best suited for publishers seeking quiet earners with franchise upside rather than turnaround plays. Most realistic play: publishing.

Risk: Game is built on Touhou Project IP; rights held by ZUN/Team Shanghai Alice; any revival or localization expansion requires clearance from Japanese rights holder.
Risk: Developer has posted zero times to community in 47 months; extended silence raises maintenance and support risk for a multiplayer-adjacent live title.
Risk: Localization gap of 9.3% and missing Korean translation despite 31 Korean reviews suggest incomplete regional coverage limiting growth ceiling.

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