The Gardens Between

The Voxel Agents · 2018 · $19.99 · Adventure · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-04 21:13 UTC. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

• Estimated net residual revenue: $367 to $551 per month
• Opportunity: $620 per month at x1.35 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 118.0k
• 94% positive across 2764 reviews · 4.3 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 16 months
• Studio quiet across its whole catalog
• Last discounted 0 months ago, 7 sales in the last 12 months

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

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

A 2018 puzzle-adventure about two childhood friends separated by moving, told through environmental manipulation across stylised garden tableaus.

The Gardens Between sits in a rare pocket: a prestige indie with enduring artistic merit, 94% positive reception, and solid four-figure monthly residuals, yet almost no developer communication or promotional activity in 15 months. The title's quiet studio status and zero discounts in the past year suggest either maintenance mode or genuine neglect of a catalog asset. For a publisher seeking a proven, low-friction IP with strong international legs (Chinese and Korean reviews notably robust) and minimal live-service overhead, this is acquisition-grade. For a studio owner, the math is simple: modest but reliable income from a complete, self-contained work. Most realistic play: acquisition.

• Risk: Short median playtime (3.7 hours) and polarised gameplay feedback ('cool concept; boring gameplay') may limit expansion or sequel potential beyond existing audience.
• Risk: Developer last posted 15 months ago; unclear whether codebase, live systems, or rights management remain actively stewarded.

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