A Kobold Story : Trenchcoat Adventurer
Crystal Spider Games · 2026 · $19.99 · Adventure · deal grade B
Measured on 2026-09-30 10:16 UTC, 5 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.
- Estimated net residual revenue: $453 to $680 per month
- Opportunity: $737 per month at x1.30 dormancy
- Estimated lifetime owners: 2.8k
- 96% positive across 84 reviews · 3.4 reviews/month
Why it's flagged
- Developer active, last post 2 months ago
- Store page localized in only 1 language(s)
- Last discounted 1 months ago, 6 sales in the last 12 months
Analyst notes (AI-assisted)
Note written 2026-09-05; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.
A whimsical single-player adventure following a kobold detective in a trenchcoat, built for short narrative playthroughs.
This title occupies an unusual pocket: a B-grade indie with exceptional review sentiment (96%+) and genuine community warmth, yet earning only modest residuals on a $20 price point with zero promotional activity in the past year. The developer remains active post-launch. For a publisher seeking catalog depth or a studio exploring revival mechanics (accessibility pass, seasonal content, bundle strategy), the IP has low friction, no licensing encumbrances, and proven narrative appeal; the risk is whether the core audience has naturally exhausted a 5-hour experience. Most realistic play: revival.
- Risk: Median playtime of ~5 hours suggests limited replay incentive; audience may be naturally capped unless expansion or roguelike reframing occurs.
- Risk: Single-language asset base (English only, no Russian support despite 1 Russian review) limits addressable market and signals no post-launch localization effort.
- Risk: Flagged accessibility gap: left-handed player rebinding unavailable, a correctable but unaddressed friction point cited in negative reviews.
This case as Markdown · Estimates carry ±30-50% error per title.