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The Whispered World Special Edition

Daedalic Entertainment · 2014 · $19.99 · Adventure · deal grade B

  • Estimated net residual revenue: $1.5k to $2.3k per month
  • Opportunity: $3.9k per month at x2.10 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 128.0k
  • 76%% positive across 2163 reviews · 17.5 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer silent for 9.5 years
  • Studio quiet across its whole catalog
  • Last build shipped 9.5 years ago
  • Last discounted 1 months ago, 11 sales in the last 12 months
  • Proven demand elasticity: x1.5 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

A point-and-click adventure from Daedalic Entertainment about a man escaping a mysterious institution, originally released in 2006 and remastered in 2014.

The Whispered World Special Edition generates $1,880/mo in residual revenue on a $20 price point with 76% positive reviews, despite zero developer engagement for 9.5 years and minimal recent sales velocity. The title demonstrates durable appeal in the literary adventure segment and could benefit from modest localization investment, seasonal discounting, or bundling within Daedalic's broader catalog; however, the studio's stated fading status and lack of franchise sequel plans limit upside potential. Most realistic play: publishing.

  • Risk: Developer has not posted updates in 114 months; studio status flagged as fading with uncertain commitment to maintenance or sequel development.
  • Risk: Point-and-click adventure genre remains niche; elasticity of 1.51 suggests price sensitivity, yet title has not received a deep discount in under 1 month, limiting acquisition velocity.
  • Risk: Build is 114 months old; compatibility with modern OS versions, controller support, and accessibility features may require investment to retain install base.

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