Contrast

Compulsion Games · 2013 · $9.99 · Adventure · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-24 10:51 UTC, 11 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

Estimated net residual revenue: $411 to $616 per month
Opportunity: $822 per month at x1.60 dormancy
Estimated lifetime owners: 341.0k
91% positive across 5706 reviews · 9.6 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

Developer silent for 10.3 years
Studio active elsewhere (3 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
Last discounted 0 months ago, 8 sales in the last 12 months
Proven demand elasticity: x1.3 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-08-24; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A 2013 puzzle-platformer built on a shadow-manipulation mechanic, with hand-drawn art and atmospheric storytelling.

Contrast remains quietly profitable at $663/mo residual revenue against a $730k lifetime take, sustained by strong reviews (91% positive) and steady low-volume play. The title's short runtime (median 3.8h), unique visual identity, and creative core mechanic make it a candidate for modest revival: a remaster targeting Nintendo Switch or mobile could unlock dormant audiences, or licensing the shadow-tech to indie partners could extend IP value without large upfront costs. The developer is active (Compulsion Games, three titles shipped) but has not posted updates here in 10+ months, suggesting the game is in quiet maintenance rather than active iteration. Most realistic play: revival.

Risk: Control responsiveness and polish gaps noted by multiple reviewers; a 2024 port would require engine overhaul or modern remaster work to feel current.
Risk: The shadow-mechanic novelty has faded in 11 years; competitors and genre evolution mean re-launch must emphasize art direction and narrative hook, not core gameplay surprise.
Risk: Active player base is micro-scale (4 concurrent, peak 30d also 4); community engagement is minimal, lowering organic word-of-mouth potential for a revival push.

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