The Darkside Detective

Spooky Doorway · 2017 · $14.99 · Adventure · deal grade C

Measured on 2026-09-23 12:08 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: $833 to $1.2k per month
• Opportunity: $1.0k per month at x1.00 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 208.0k
• 94% positive across 5257 reviews · 12.9 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer active, last post 1 months ago
• Studio active elsewhere (3 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-08-25; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A retro-style point-and-click adventure game featuring two detectives solving quirky supernatural mysteries with pixel art and witty humor.

The Darkside Detective sits in a quiet but stable niche within the adventure genre, earning solid four-figure monthly residuals from a small but devoted player base that skews toward classic adventure enthusiasts. While current player counts are minimal, the 94% positive rating and the game's compact playtime (under 7 hours median) position it as a reliable catalog anchor. The franchise has a sequel already in market, and the original's modest IP ownership by Akupara Games makes it an attractive ancillary acquisition for publishers building point-and-click portfolios or looking to bundle legacy titles with new releases. Most realistic play: acquisition.

• Risk: Single-digit concurrent players suggest the active audience is extremely small and may not justify ongoing marketing spend or sequel development.
• Risk: No workshop support and limited modding infrastructure mean community-driven content extension is minimal; the game's appeal relies entirely on developer-authored puzzles.
• Risk: No discount promotions in 12 months and unchanged pricing may indicate the title is in maintenance mode rather than actively managed for growth.

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