Wooden Ocean

Leif Ian Anderson · 2020 · $19.99 · Indie · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-03 10:12 UTC, 2 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

• Estimated net residual revenue: $370 to $555 per month
• Opportunity: $601 per month at x1.30 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 9.8k
• 97% positive across 255 reviews · 4.3 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer active, last post 1 months ago
• Store page localized in only 1 language(s)
• Last discounted 0 months ago, 6 sales in the last 12 months

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-10; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

Wooden Ocean is an indie JRPG with hand-crafted world exploration, character build variety, and narrative depth, built by a solo developer.

This title sits in a narrow but real revenue zone: solid four-figure monthly residuals with minimal active players, suggesting a loyal but small owner base that bought once and stays engaged. The 97% positive rating, median playtime of 34 hours, and continued review flow indicate strong word-of-mouth retention despite zero discounting in 12 months. For a revival partner or publisher, the upside is a dormant catalog asset with proven replay value; for an indie acquirer, it offers IP you could expand through sequel, adaptation, or localization without franchise baggage. Most realistic play: revival.

• Risk: Indie JRPG market is crowded; breakout growth from current quiet state is unlikely without major marketing or franchise extension.
• Risk: Solo developer on a single title limits post-acquisition support bandwidth; technical debt or platform compatibility issues could emerge under new ownership.
• Risk: Median player count is single digits; multiplayer revival or live-service pivot would require architectural rework.

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