eden*

minori · 2015 · $19.99 · Adventure · deal grade B

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

• Estimated net residual revenue: $2.3k to $3.5k per month
• Opportunity: $3.8k per month at x1.30 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 267.0k
• 97% positive across 5286 reviews · 26.8 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer active, last post 4 months ago
• Studio active elsewhere (4 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
• Store page localized in only 2 language(s)
• Last discounted 0 months ago, 7 sales in the last 12 months
• Proven demand elasticity: x1.7 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-13; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

eden* is a 2015 visual novel from minori about time travel and human connection, published on Steam by MangaGamer.

This title sits in a rare sweet spot: a niche but stable visual-novel catalog asset with a 97% positive rating, no discounting in 12 months, and solid four-figure monthly residuals. The player base is small but deeply engaged; reviews suggest emotional resonance with a core audience. For a publisher or studio exploring dormant VN acquisitions or looking to revive an undermarketed East Asian title in Western markets, eden* merits evaluation, especially given the localization gap in Russian (4%) and untapped Chinese markets. Most realistic play: revival.

• Risk: Visual-novel category remains niche on Steam; mainstream growth unlikely without major marketing investment or franchise expansion.
• Risk: No recent developer activity posted (3.4 months ago); engine compatibility and bug-fix support may be uncertain long-term.
• Risk: Current player count is very low (15 concurrent); revival strategy would require fresh localization, community engagement, or bundling to move the needle.

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