Father's Day

EMIKA_GAMES · 2022 · $6.99 · Indie · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-02 16:09 UTC, 3 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

• Estimated net residual revenue: $287 to $430 per month
• Opportunity: $591 per month at x1.65 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 41.4k
• 86% positive across 1133 reviews · 8.2 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 15 months
• Studio active elsewhere (8 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
• Store page localized in only 2 language(s)
• Last discounted 0 months ago, 11 sales in the last 12 months

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-10; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

Father's Day is a short indie horror game with puzzle and escape-room mechanics, released in 2022 by EMIKA_GAMES.

This title sits in a quiet pocket: it achieved modest lifetime success, maintains solid community sentiment (86% positive), and generates steady residual income despite minimal developer engagement in the past 14 months. The appeal is narrow - typical playtime under 3.5 hours, niche horror audience - but the combination of high positive ratio, Russian-language strength (353 reviews), and consistent promotional activity suggests a catalog play for a publisher seeking low-risk, evergreen horror depth rather than a revival candidate. The developer remains active with eight titles, so acquisition of the standalone game is more realistic than partnership. Most realistic play: acquisition.

• Risk: Extremely short play session (median 3.25 hours) limits word-of-mouth and replay appeal; audience is churn-prone.
• Risk: Player reports mention asset-flip concerns and navigation confusion, suggesting polish gaps that may hinder fresh marketing pushes.
• Risk: Developer radio silence for 14+ months despite active studio; unclear whether code is maintainable or if critical bugs remain unfixed.

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