Neyasnoe

sad3d · 2023 · $9.99 · Indie · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-26 17:10 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: $457 to $685 per month
Opportunity: $770 per month at x1.35 dormancy
Estimated lifetime owners: 17.6k
94% positive across 479 reviews · 9.2 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

Developer silent for 18 months
Studio quiet across its whole catalog
Last discounted 3 months ago, 4 sales in the last 12 months
Proven demand elasticity: x1.6 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-07; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

Neyasnoe is a short, atmospheric indie experience about smoking and embodied existence, built on surreal visuals and introspective mechanics.

This title has carved out a modest but loyal niche: solid residual revenue of around $570/mo against a lean player base, strong positive sentiment (93%), and a curious geographic split (Russian and English-speaking audiences nearly equal). The appeal is narrow and intentional, which limits mainstream upside but signals genuine audience retention. For a publisher seeking to acquire quiet, profitable catalog depth or a developer looking to understand how micro-scope art games sustain themselves, it merits closer inspection; for a studio attempting revival, the investment case is thin unless tied to a larger thematic or experimental portfolio. Most realistic play: watch.

Risk: Median play session under 1.5 hours and extremely low concurrent players (peak 30d: 1) suggest a one-time experience with minimal replay, capping organic growth.
Risk: Developer studio shows fading status with no community posts in 17 months and only one title in catalog; active stewardship is uncertain.
Risk: No achievements, trading cards, cloud save, or workshop support limit engagement hooks and discoverability.

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