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DARQ: Complete Edition

Unfold Games · 2019 · $19.99 · Action · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-23 12:12 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: $659 to $989 per month
  • Opportunity: $1.3k per month at x1.60 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 143.0k
  • 94% positive across 4195 reviews · 7.7 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer silent for 4.4 years
  • Studio inactive: no public activity across 1 tracked titles

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

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

A 2019 puzzle-platformer from Unfold Games built on dreamlike gravity-flip mechanics and surreal level design.

DARQ holds a respectable legacy footprint: nearly 143k lifetime units, a 94% positive score, and sustained monthly residuals in the mid-four-figure range. The developer studio appears dormant, but the game's complete edition pricing and modest discount frequency suggest stable, predictable revenue rather than a forced clearance. For a publisher seeking a catalog anchor with zero live-service obligations, a quiet genre title that still attracts eight reviews per month and sits above the mainstream threshold offers low integration risk and strong margin potential. Most realistic play: acquisition.

  • Risk: Developer has not posted in 51 months; engine maintenance and platform compatibility may require third-party support or minor updates to sustain residuals.
  • Risk: Puzzle-platformer category shows signs of saturation; revival requires clear differentiation or bundling strategy to avoid lost shelf visibility.
  • Risk: Studio status marked dormant with only one title in catalog; no institutional knowledge or future support roadmap available from original team.

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