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NIDANA

lvl374 · 2025 · $9.99 · Adventure · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-01 10:16 UTC, 4 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

  • Estimated net residual revenue: $555 to $832 per month
  • Opportunity: $936 per month at x1.35 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 7.5k
  • 86% positive across 227 reviews · 8.3 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer silent for 14 months
  • Studio active elsewhere (2 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-05; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

NIDANA is a short, surreal first-person exploration game built around abstract geometry and dreamlike navigation.

This is a quiet, well-reviewed indie title with solid positive sentiment (86%) and a niche but engaged player base that continues to generate modest residual revenue despite zero promotional activity in 12 months. The game's experimental aesthetic and sub-3-hour playtime position it as a catalog filler for publishers seeking high-margin art games or as a potential licensing property for VR/museum installations. However, its narrow appeal, inactive developer communication (13+ months silent), and minimal current player churn mean acquisition makes sense only as part of a broader catalog play rather than standalone. Most realistic play: watch.

  • Risk: Ultra-niche audience; median 2-hour runtime and lack of progression systems limit replay and word-of-mouth potential.
  • Risk: No recent developer posts and no discounts in 12 months suggest the studio may deprioritize updates or community engagement.
  • Risk: Deliberate visual abstraction is cited by players as both primary strength and accessibility barrier (motion sensitivity), limiting addressable market.

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