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Stick Scholars

JaDropping Games · 2026 · $4.99 · Strategy · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-24 06:50 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: $809 to $1.2k per month
  • Opportunity: $1.3k per month at x1.30 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 1.2k
  • 92% positive across 36 reviews · 24.2 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer active, last post 3 months ago
  • Store page localized in only 1 language(s)

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-03; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

Stick Scholars is a turn-based strategy game built around trivia mechanics and social play.

This indie title sits in a quiet niche: solid four-figure monthly residuals, high player sentiment (83.9%), and sustained organic review activity despite zero promotional spend in 12 months. The game has never discounted, suggesting either confident positioning or limited distribution push. For a small publisher or studio with bandwidth for community engagement, the title offers low-risk catalog fill and a teachable case in organic monetization; for acquisition, the upside is modest but the downside is negligible. Most realistic play: publishing.

  • Risk: Trivia and social strategy remain niche categories; peak 30-day player count of 16 suggests a ceiling rather than growth trajectory.
  • Risk: Developer is a single-title studio; long-term roadmap and post-acquisition support capacity are unknown.

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