Ys: The Oath in Felghana

Nihon Falcom · 2012 · $14.99 · Action · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-26 04:33 UTC, 10 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

• Estimated net residual revenue: $725 to $1.1k per month
• Opportunity: $1.7k per month at x1.90 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 145.0k
• 94% positive across 2142 reviews · 11.3 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 6.7 years
• Studio active elsewhere (44 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
• Store page localized in only 1 language(s)
• Last discounted 0 months ago, 8 sales in the last 12 months

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

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

A 2012 action-RPG prequel in the long-running Ys franchise, blending Metroidvania exploration with challenging real-time combat.

Oath in Felghana maintains solid residual revenue on modest player volume, driven by a loyal franchise fanbase and strong review sentiment (94% positive). The title represents a quiet earner for Falcom's catalog; it's not a revival candidate but worth monitoring as part of a broader Ys IP acquisition or publishing deepdive, especially if a studio seeks proven legacy action-RPG IP with low maintenance overhead and demonstrated long-tail appeal. Most realistic play: watch.

• Risk: Player base is tiny and stable rather than growing; main audience is existing Ys fans unlikely to drive new unit volume.
• Risk: Single-language Steam release limits addressable market; international localization would require investment to unlock dormant demand.
• Risk: Difficulty spike (especially boss design) is a recurring friction point that may suppress conversion from free-to-play or trial audiences.

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