New Folder

Evicted Games · 2026 · $3.99 · Indie · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-24 03:56 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: $263 to $395 per month
• Opportunity: $428 per month at x1.30 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 2.5k
• 89% positive across 63 reviews · 9.8 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer active, last post 4 months ago
• Store page localized in only 1 language(s)

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-20; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A short, narrative-driven indie puzzle game about exploring a mysterious computer file system, built around atmosphere and cryptic storytelling.

New Folder is a micro-scale indie title with a devoted but tiny footprint: fewer than 2,500 lifetime units, but solid engagement metrics (89% positive, 25% still-playing rate) and steady organic review flow. The core appeal is niche, atmospheric puzzle-adventure players hungry for creepy, minimalist experiences, but the game's dormant player base and lack of promotional activity suggest underexploited upside. Most interesting as a licensing or sampling asset for a publisher expanding a horror-adjacent indie catalog, or as IP to bundle into a curated collection; acquisition of the developer (studio of one) is realistic but ROI depends entirely on revival strategy. Most realistic play: publishing.

• Risk: Extremely low awareness and player velocity; zero current players and a ceiling at two concurrent in the last 30 days suggests limited organic discovery potential even with modest marketing lift.
• Risk: Built three months ago with no developer posts since; codebase freshness and maintainability unknown, and single-person studio may create onboarding friction.
• Risk: Median playtime under one hour and a narrative-focused design mean replayability and content-expansion potential are constrained; long-tail residuals depend on word-of-mouth, not engaged retention loops.

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