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Copy Kitty

Nuclear Strawberry · 2018 · $14.99 · Action · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-23 22:59 UTC, 12 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

  • Estimated net residual revenue: $129 to $193 per month
  • Opportunity: $306 per month at x1.90 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 17.3k
  • 97% positive across 433 reviews · 2.0 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer silent for 4.0 years
  • Studio inactive: no public activity across 1 tracked titles
  • Store page localized in only 1 language(s)

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-22; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

Copy Kitty is a 2D action platformer where you absorb enemy powers via a Kirby-inspired copy mechanic, released by Nuclear Strawberry in 2018.

Copy Kitty sits in a surprisingly healthy residual band (around $161/mo) with exceptional community sentiment (97% positive) and sustained engagement (75% still playing), yet receives virtually zero marketing attention or developer communication. The IP is original, the barrier to sale is low, and revival scenarios (modest content push, cross-promotion, porting to console) could amplify what is already a stable, word-of-mouth title. Best fit for a publisher seeking a proven indie gem with loyal core and room to grow. Most realistic play: publishing.

  • Risk: Studio status marked inactive; verify current IP ownership and licensing chain before acquisition.
  • Risk: Plateaued marketing reach and no discount campaigns in 12 months suggest prior publisher may have deprioritized; expect organic-growth-only baseline without intervention.
  • Risk: Single-language release (English) despite 7.6% localization gap to Japanese audience; porting or translation could unlock regional demand.

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