The Master's Pupil

Pat Naoum Games · 2023 · $14.99 · Adventure · deal grade D

Measured on 2026-09-26 15:02 UTC, 9 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

• Estimated net residual revenue: $197 to $296 per month
• Opportunity: $246 per month at x1.00 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 5.5k
• 90% positive across 157 reviews · 2.6 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer active, last post 0 months ago

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-16; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A short, meditation-like puzzle-adventure game with hand-crafted visuals and a narrative reveal, released in late 2020.

The Master's Pupil occupies an unusual niche: a 5-hour, visually distinct indie title with near-universal player approval (90%+) and zero discount history, suggesting strong organic word-of-mouth and no pricing pressure. Residual monthly flow sits at solid low-three-figure range with minimal marketing overhead. This is most interesting as a quiet catalog hold for patient publishers seeking atmospheric, art-forward IP with proven retention, or as a candidate for selective revival (artbook edition, mobile port, anthology inclusion) if studio status can be clarified. Not a growth bet, but a legitimate slow-burn asset. Most realistic play: watch.

• Risk: Studio domain and social presence appear inactive for 38 months; IP ownership and rights transfer pathway unclear despite solo-developer apparent status.
• Risk: Genre and length (median 4.8 hours) place it outside mainstream discoverability, limiting ceiling on unsupported relaunch.
• Risk: No achievements, cloud save, or workshop integration; modernization required for platform-standard expectations.

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