Arise: A Simple Story

Piccolo Studio · 2020 · $19.99 · Adventure · deal grade C

Measured on 2026-09-24 10:54 UTC, 11 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

• Estimated net residual revenue: $2.7k to $4.1k per month
• Opportunity: $3.4k per month at x1.00 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 109.0k
• 91% positive across 3205 reviews · 31.6 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer active, last post 0 months ago
• Studio active elsewhere (2 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-14; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A wordless, artistic 2D platformer about a couple across time, built on elegant spatial and temporal mechanics and watercolor aesthetics.

Arise has quietly sustained solid four-figure monthly residuals since 2020 on the strength of near-universal player sentiment (91% positive) and word-of-mouth in the art-game niche. The developer remains active and the title shows resilience despite zero promotional spend in the past year. For publishers seeking catalog depth in emotional indie games or studios exploring narrative platformer IP, this is a profitable, low-friction acquisition target with proven long-tail appeal and potential for modest revival through translation expansion (currently strong in Chinese and Russian communities) or modern platform ports. Most realistic play: acquisition.

• Risk: Niche appeal limits ceiling; the game has reached its natural enthusiast audience after four years of quiet distribution.
• Risk: Built on Unity and now aging; a port or remaster would require technical validation before expanding to console or mobile.
• Risk: Zero discounts in 12 months may reflect publishing strategy or backend licensing constraints; acquirer must clarify rights chain and DLC entitlements.

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