The Shapeshifting Detective

D'Avekki Studios Ltd · 2018 · $14.99 · Adventure · deal grade B

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

Estimated net residual revenue: $264 to $395 per month
Opportunity: $527 per month at x1.60 dormancy
Estimated lifetime owners: 58.5k
77% positive across 1715 reviews · 4.1 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

Developer silent for 4.0 years
Studio active elsewhere (2 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
Last discounted 0 months ago, 10 sales in the last 12 months

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

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

A narrative-driven detective game where you inhabit suspects' bodies to uncover a murder in a British hotel, with branching outcomes based on interrogation choices.

The Shapeshifting Detective sits in a quiet zone: modest residual revenue, strong positive sentiment (77%), and a small but engaged replay audience drawn to its unique possession mechanic and multiple solutions. The title has seen zero discounting and zero developer communication in recent years, suggesting it has drifted from active stewardship. For a publisher or developer seeking a low-risk catalog addition with proven narrative design and international appeal (Chinese and Russian reviews significant), this is acquisition-grade; for a studio with live-service ambitions or multiplayer focus, it poses no synergy. Most realistic play: acquisition.

Risk: No workshop, no trading cards, and minimal modern platform integrations (no cloud save signals despite cloud flag); code may require maintenance for newer engine versions or OS compatibility.
Risk: Zero concurrent players and minimal review velocity suggest the playerbase has fully cycled; revival would depend on marketing spend rather than organic residual awareness.
Risk: Developer silent for ~47 months; studio status shows 'operating' but only two titles total, raising questions about capacity and commitment to post-acquisition support.

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