Kona

Parabole · 2017 · $14.99 · Adventure · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-05 18:55 UTC. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

Estimated net residual revenue: $949 to $1.4k per month
Opportunity: $1.9k per month at x1.60 dormancy
Estimated lifetime owners: 154.0k
83% positive across 3711 reviews · 14.7 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

Developer silent for 3.0 years
Studio quiet across its whole catalog
Last discounted 0 months ago, 7 sales in the last 12 months
Proven demand elasticity: x1.6 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.

Kona is a 2017 atmospheric walking simulator set in a remote Canadian town where you survive the cold while uncovering a mystery.

Kona sits in a quiet but viable niche: it has generated solid mid-four-figure monthly residuals for seven years with a devoted 82% positive review base and strong Deck compatibility. The game shows no signs of abandonment (the studio is operating, has two titles in catalog), but it has drifted into the overlooked tier after its initial release window. For a publisher seeking low-risk catalog depth or a developer wanting to revive a dormant IP with modest marketing spend, Kona's steady community and proven asset quality offer a rare chance to unlock growth without heavy engineering investment. Most realistic play: revival.

Risk: Walking-simulator genre appeal is niche and sensitive to trend cycles; current player base has contracted from peak, though retention remains strong.
Risk: Last developer post was 34 months ago and no workshop or mod support exists, limiting organic engagement refresh; cloud saves and achievements do not align with modern platform expectations.
Risk: Recent discount depth (90% off, zero months since last promotion) risks anchor bias on pricing perception; elasticity is high (1.72), meaning margin recovery through price normalization will be slow.

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