The Wolf Among Us

Telltale · 2013 · $14.99 · Action · deal grade A

Measured on 2026-10-05 16:27 UTC. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

Estimated net residual revenue: $10.9k to $16.3k per month
Opportunity: $25.9k per month at x1.90 dormancy
Estimated lifetime owners: 2.4M
98% positive across 40333 reviews · 168.9 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

Developer silent for 2.8 years
Studio quiet across its whole catalog
Store page localized in only 1 language(s)
Last discounted 0 months ago, 9 sales in the last 12 months
Proven demand elasticity: x1.7 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.

A 2013 Telltale noir detective adventure based on DC Comics' Fables IP, where player choices shape a murder mystery across five episodes in a dark fairytale world.

The Wolf Among Us remains a quiet earner with solid mid-range monthly residuals and exceptional player sentiment (97-98% positive), sustained by strong word-of-mouth and repeat purchases. The IP is licensed from DC Comics (Fables intellectual property), which constrains direct acquisition but opens publishing and revival paths. For a publisher or studio seeking a proven narrative title with loyal fanbase overlap to The Walking Dead, or for DC seeking catalog leverage, this dormant franchise warrants attention: a season-two revival could unlock genuine upside if licensing terms align. Most realistic play: publishing.

Risk: Game rights tied to DC Comics' Fables IP; any revival, remake or sequel requires negotiation with DC and Bill Willingham's estate or current IP holders, adding cost and timeline risk.
Risk: Built on Telltale's deprecated engine; modernization for a sequel or remaster would require substantial rebuild rather than iterative development.
Risk: Telltale's public financial collapse (2018) and studio fading status creates perception risk; acquiring or publishing under Telltale brand requires clear separation or rebranding.

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