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Leap of Faith

DriftyGames · 2022 · $10.99 · Indie · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-24 10:52 UTC, 11 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

  • Estimated net residual revenue: $895 to $1.3k per month
  • Opportunity: $1.9k per month at x1.65 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 92.4k
  • 96% positive across 2332 reviews · 16.3 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer silent for 12 months
  • Studio active elsewhere (2 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
  • Store page localized in only 1 language(s)

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-02; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A narrative-driven adult visual novel centered on emotional storytelling and romantic relationship choices, released in 2022 by indie studio DriftyGames.

Leap of Faith shows the hallmarks of a sleeper hit with exceptional player retention, strong positive sentiment, and emotional resonance that keeps players engaged well past the first playthrough. The title has earned solid four-figure monthly residuals on near-zero marketing spend and zero promotional discounting, indicating a loyal niche audience willing to pay full price. The opportunity lies in modest localization (particularly Simplified Chinese) and a potential revival campaign targeting the broader adult VN community, where word-of-mouth quality signals this strong. The developer remains active but post-launch engagement has been minimal; a publishing partner could unlock untapped geographic markets and drive modest incremental return. Most realistic play: publishing.

  • Risk: Adult VN audience is small and fragmented; category carries platform sensitivity that may limit visibility and partnership appetite.
  • Risk: No discount strategy in 12 months and no developer posts in 11+ months suggest limited capacity or interest in active live ops, seasonal updates, or engagement campaigns.
  • Risk: Localization gap of 13% (Simplified Chinese under-represented relative to playerbase) requires investment to unlock growth in high-value region.

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