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Folklore Hunter

Liquid Donkey Games · 2026 · $17.99 · Action · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-02 18:45 UTC, 3 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

  • Estimated net residual revenue: $980 to $1.5k per month
  • Opportunity: $1.6k per month at x1.30 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 48.8k
  • 74% positive across 1503 reviews · 8.1 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer active, last post 8 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 2026-09-02; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

Co-op folklore investigation action game where players hunt cryptids and supernatural creatures across procedural environments.

Folklore Hunter holds solid residual revenue on a small but engaged player base, with 74% positive sentiment despite clear execution gaps. The game's co-op DNA and supernatural premise remain commercially viable, but critical friction points, dormant developer communication, and the studio's apparent pivot away from the title suggest either a publishing refresh opportunity for an active operator or a cautious watch for rights acquisition. The 50% still-playing rate and modest monthly reviews indicate a title that has found its niche rather than one in terminal decline. Most realistic play: publishing.

  • Risk: Players report game-breaking bugs in item management and interactive systems that halt progression; no patch activity visible in six months suggests technical debt is not being addressed.
  • Risk: Lack of online matchmaking forces co-op into friend-group-only play, capping addressable audience and retention relative to design intent.
  • Risk: Developer appears to have deprioritized this title in favor of new projects; sustained revenue may depend on external operator intervention rather than first-party support.

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