ResidualPlaybetaThe Caligula Effect 2
historia Inc. · 2022 · $49.99 · RPG · deal grade D
Measured on 2026-10-05 15:55 UTC. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.
- Estimated net residual revenue: $713 to $1.1k per month
- Opportunity: $891 per month at x1.00 dormancy
- Estimated lifetime owners: 18.0k
- 92% positive across 473 reviews · 2.9 reviews/month
Why it's flagged
- Developer active, last post 0 months ago
- Store page localized in only 4 language(s)
- Last discounted 0 months ago, 5 sales in the last 12 months
- Proven demand elasticity: x1.5 review velocity during past deep sales
Analyst notes (AI-assisted)
Note written 2026-09-13; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.
A 2022 JRPG from historia Inc. featuring a distinctive turn-based combat system and character-driven narrative that has maintained a devoted but small playerbase.
The Caligula Effect 2 occupies a narrow but stable niche: a mid-budget PS Vita-era title with a 91% positive rating, solid monthly residuals, and zero discounting in the past 12 months. The game appeals to JRPG enthusiasts who value mechanical innovation and ensemble storytelling over AAA production values. For a publisher with emerging-market appetite or a studio seeking a proven IP foundation, this represents a quiet catalog play with modest upside; the dormant player base and tight developer output suggest limited growth without active marketing or content support. Most realistic play: watch.
- Risk: Peak concurrent players averaged 9 in the last 30 days; the title lacks multiplayer and live-service hooks to drive ongoing engagement beyond initial campaign completion.
- Risk: Localization gap to Simplified Chinese (42%) and technical polish complaints in reviews suggest porting or revival would require meaningful QA and localization investment.
- Risk: Developer has published only one title; studio capacity and commitment to post-launch support or sequels remain unproven.
This case as Markdown · Estimates carry ±30-50% error per title.