Tattletail

Waygetter Electronics · 2016 · $7.99 · Action · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-02 00:53 UTC, 4 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

Estimated net residual revenue: $1.2k to $1.8k per month
Opportunity: $2.4k per month at x1.65 dormancy
Estimated lifetime owners: 302.0k
95% positive across 5066 reviews · 34.0 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

Developer silent for 19 months
Studio quiet across its whole catalog
Store page localized in only 1 language(s)
Last discounted 0 months ago, 4 sales in the last 12 months
Proven demand elasticity: x2.2 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.

A 2016 indie horror game where players care for a needy digital Furby-like creature that becomes increasingly sinister over five nights.

Tattletail has quietly maintained solid residual revenue and a devoted 94%-positive community for eight years despite zero developer engagement in the past 17 months. The game's original IP, low complexity, and cult appeal make it a candidate for lightweight revival or licensing to streamers and horror-game publishers seeking catalog depth. However, the tiny concurrent player base and high elasticity suggest any acquisition should assume this as a long-tail retention asset rather than a growth engine. Most realistic play: licensing.

Risk: Peak playtime was fewer than 3 hours median; players finish quickly and churn; sustaining engagement or justifying development investment will be difficult.
Risk: No cloud saves and Mac compatibility issues noted in reviews; platform support gaps may frustrate mobile or casual players who remember the game from YouTube.
Risk: Developer studio is fading with only one title in their catalog; no public roadmap or sequel signals; IP stewardship uncertain if publisher encounters legal or financial pressure.

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