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Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun

Mimimi Games · 2016 · $39.99 · Indie · deal grade A

Measured on 2026-09-24 10:35 UTC, 11 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

  • Estimated net residual revenue: $8.8k to $13.2k per month
  • Opportunity: $17.6k per month at x1.60 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 2.0M
  • 96% positive across 38474 reviews · 51.3 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer silent for 2.1 years
  • Studio active elsewhere (5 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
  • Last discounted 0 months ago, 11 sales in the last 12 months
  • Proven demand elasticity: x1.2 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.

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is a real-time stealth-tactics game set in Edo-period Japan that revived and modernized the Commandos genre.

This title sits in a rare sweet spot: a mid-sized, stable owner base generating solid four-figure monthly residuals, 96% positive sentiment, and zero active development overhead. The stealth-tactics genre has proven durable (Mimimi's catalog success backs this), and the Japanese setting plus streamlined mechanics have attracted a loyal international playerbase, including strong uptake in China and Korea. For a publisher or studio looking to own a low-maintenance IP with proven franchise legs and room for a sequel or spin-off, this is worth serious evaluation. Most realistic play: acquisition.

  • Risk: Niche genre; requires disciplined positioning to avoid competing head-to-head with Mimimi's newer Stealth-Tactics titles or larger tactical franchises.
  • Risk: Engine and tooling are now eight-plus years old; any revival campaign would likely require porting or remastering investment.
  • Risk: Developer remains operationally active and holds studio domain; acquisition would need to clarify IP transfer and any existing sequel or spin-off plans.

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