Heaven's Vault

inkle Ltd · 2019 · $24.99 · Adventure · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-04 22:00 UTC. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

Estimated net residual revenue: $843 to $1.3k per month
Opportunity: $1.4k per month at x1.30 dormancy
Estimated lifetime owners: 78.5k
84% positive across 2501 reviews · 7.8 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

Developer active, last post 5 months ago
Studio active elsewhere (6 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
Store page localized in only 1 language(s)
Last discounted 0 months ago, 9 sales in the last 12 months
Proven demand elasticity: x1.5 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 2019 point-and-click archaeological adventure where you decode an alien language while uncovering a fragmented history across a dying system.

Heaven's Vault has quietly sustained solid four-figure monthly residuals across six years on a small active base, driven by strong narrative design and language-puzzle mechanics that appeal to a niche but loyal audience. The 83% positive rating and 22-hour median playtime signal deep engagement despite acknowledged control friction. For a publisher or studio seeking a backlist title with proven staying power and minimal live-service overhead, this represents a stable catalog addition; for a revival angle, modest technical polish and expanded platform reach could unlock the broader Outer Wilds-curious demographic the game currently misses. Most realistic play: acquisition.

Risk: Player reviews cite persistent camera and pathfinding jank that likely contribute to churn before core narrative hook lands.
Risk: Current player count is minimal and concentrated; residuals depend on sustained word-of-mouth rather than seasonal events or community growth drivers.
Risk: Developer has posted only 3 times in the past year, suggesting the title is in quiet maintenance rather than active evolution.

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