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Contradiction: Spot The Liar

Baggy Cat Ltd. · 2015 · $12.99 · Adventure · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-02 01:46 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: $292 to $438 per month
  • Opportunity: $693 per month at x1.90 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 184.0k
  • 95% positive across 3258 reviews · 5.2 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer silent for 5.6 years
  • Studio quiet across its whole catalog
  • Store page localized in only 1 language(s)
  • Last discounted 3 months ago, 3 sales in the last 12 months

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-10; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A full-motion video detective game where you interrogate suspects and spot contradictions in their statements to solve a murder.

Contradiction has quietly maintained a 95% positive rating and solid four-figure monthly residuals across nearly a decade with minimal developer input, suggesting durable IP and proven player loyalty. The FMV detective genre has seen renewed interest (Pentiment, Her Story legacy), making this a low-risk catalog addition for publishers seeking evergreen adventure titles or a revival candidate if a studio wants to develop a sequel. Baggy Cat is fading but the game itself remains warm with players. Most realistic play: acquisition.

  • Risk: Built in 2015 on aging tech stack; Windows-primary; potential compatibility work needed as OS and hardware advance.
  • Risk: FMV detective genre is niche; depends on finding an audience that values charm and camp over production polish.
  • Risk: Developer inactive for 67 months; IP transfer and ongoing support roadmap unclear without direct negotiation.

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