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Mad Father

sen · 2016 · $9.99 · Adventure · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-09-26 00:00 UTC, 10 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

  • Estimated net residual revenue: $2.9k to $4.4k per month
  • Opportunity: $4.9k per month at x1.35 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 406.0k
  • 97% positive across 6809 reviews · 67.9 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer silent for 24 months
  • Studio quiet across its whole catalog
  • Last discounted 0 months ago, 6 sales in the last 12 months
  • Proven demand elasticity: x1.4 review velocity during past deep sales

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-13; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

Mad Father is a 2016 indie RPG Maker horror adventure with puzzle and story focus, centered on a young girl investigating her disturbing household.

Mad Father remains a cult classic with exceptional community sentiment (97%+ positive) and steady residual revenue. The game's narrow current player base, minimal developer output since 2023, and dormant studio suggest an acquisition or publishing revival could unlock neglected franchise value. Most relevant for buyers seeking proof-of-concept horror IP with established international appeal (Chinese and Korean communities especially active) or publishers seeking backlist catalog depth in an underserved genre. Most realistic play: acquisition.

  • Risk: RPG Maker engine may limit platform expansion or modernization without costly remake; developer sen has released only one other title in two years.
  • Risk: Extremely small concurrent player base and flat monthly review count suggest limited organic growth potential without active marketing or content.
  • Risk: Studio status marked fading with no developer communication for roughly 23 months; IP succession and support commitment unclear.

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