Little Inferno

Tomorrow Corporation · 2012 · $14.99 · Adventure · deal grade A

• Estimated net residual revenue: $3.1k to $4.6k per month
• Opportunity: $7.1k per month at x1.85 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 681.9k
• 95%% positive across 13744 reviews · 47.5 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 16 months
• Studio quiet across its whole catalog
• Last build shipped 3.7 years ago

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

A meditative indie puzzle-adventure about burning objects in a fireplace, built by Tomorrow Corporation as a spiritual successor to World of Goo.

Little Inferno has generated $2.2M lifetime revenue on 682k units with a 95% positive rating, yet earns only $3.8k/mo residually with no sales momentum in the past 12 months. The title appeals to a niche but devoted audience seeking cozy, low-stress gameplay; however, at 12 years old, it faces price-sensitivity complaints and has fallen off the discovery radar. The game's primary value lies in its backlist stability and potential licensing or bundling partnerships rather than aggressive monetization or revival. Most realistic play: watch.

• Risk: Zero sales recorded in the past 12 months suggests the title has exhausted its addressable market on Steam; organic discovery and word-of-mouth are minimal.
• Risk: No developer activity for 16 months; porting, optimization or platform expansion will require external studio investment.
• Risk: Price point ($14.99) is frequently cited as unjustified relative to playtime and depth; value perception limits acquisition appeal.

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