The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories

White Owls Inc. · 2018 · $29.99 · Action · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-05 08:09 UTC. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

• Estimated net residual revenue: $538 to $806 per month
• Opportunity: $1.1k per month at x1.60 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 60.0k
• 89% positive across 1439 reviews · 4.2 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer silent for 7.1 years
• Studio active elsewhere (2 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
• Store page localized in only 4 language(s)
• Last discounted 0 months ago, 4 sales in the last 12 months
• Proven demand elasticity: x1.3 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 story-driven puzzle platformer about a young woman confronting trauma and identity on a mysterious island, with introspective narrative at its core.

The MISSING has quietly sustained $604/mo in residual revenue across five years on modest player volume, driven by a 88.7% positive review ratio and a narrative that resonates deeply with its small but loyal audience. The title is a quiet acquisition candidate for publishers seeking catalog depth in the indie narrative-adventure space, particularly those building curated collections around psychological themes or LGBTQ+ representation. However, weak platform mechanics and dormant developer communication (no posts in 83.5 months) suggest revival potential is limited; the opportunity lies in steady backlist retention and licensing rather than relaunch. Most realistic play: acquisition.

• Risk: Player feedback consistently flags awkward controls and platforming feel as friction; no engine or gameplay updates in 83.5 months suggests these are architectural rather than polish issues.
• Risk: Niche psychological narrative appeal limits addressable market; only 2 peak players in last 30 days and 0 current concurrent suggests minimal organic visibility on platform.
• Risk: Developer White Owls Inc. has posted zero public updates in 6.95 years; studio status shows 'operating' but may lack capacity for bug fixes, porting, or community engagement post-acquisition.

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