Ys Origin

Nihon Falcom · 2012 · $19.99 · Action · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-26 02:04 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: $1.2k to $1.8k per month
• Opportunity: $2.4k per month at x1.60 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 234.0k
• 93% positive across 3661 reviews · 14.1 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 2.8 years
• Studio active elsewhere (44 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
• Last discounted 0 months ago, 8 sales in the last 12 months
• Proven demand elasticity: x1.5 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

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

Ys Origin is a 2012 action-RPG prequel from Nihon Falcom featuring fast-paced real-time combat and three playable character routes.

Despite minimal recent developer activity, Ys Origin maintains a 93% positive rating and solid residual monthly revenue from a dedicated playerbase. The title occupies a quiet but stable niche in Falcom's catalogue, with proven franchise legs and demonstrated staying power across a mid-sized owner base. This is a watch for IP-conscious publishers evaluating long-tail action-RPG acquisitions or for studios considering whether the IP warrants a modern remake or sequel. Most realistic play: watch.

• Risk: Very low concurrent player count (20-26 now) suggests the title has found its audience ceiling on this platform; growth without external catalyst (remake, sequel, bundle) is unlikely.
• Risk: No developer posts in 33 months and last deep sale 1.4 months ago signal the publisher may be in minimal-touch maintenance mode.
• Risk: IP is owned by Nihon Falcom (independent studio), so acquisition of the game alone would not convey IP rights; any revival or licensing play requires publisher/developer consent.

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