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Glass Masquerade 2: Illusions

Onyx Lute · 2019 · $4.99 · Casual · deal grade B

Measured on 2026-10-05 18:42 UTC. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

  • Estimated net residual revenue: $305 to $458 per month
  • Opportunity: $515 per month at x1.35 dormancy
  • Estimated lifetime owners: 115.0k
  • 90% positive across 3240 reviews · 14.2 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

  • Developer silent for 13 months
  • Studio active elsewhere (4 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner
  • Last discounted 0 months ago, 8 sales in the last 12 months

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-09-16; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

Glass Masquerade 2: Illusions is a stained-glass jigsaw puzzle game with a surreal art theme, dual difficulty modes, and five DLC expansions.

This casual puzzler sits in a quiet but profitable zone: modest residual revenue ($286/mo mid-estimate) with strong community sentiment (90%+ positive) and a tiny active player base that still writes reviews. The franchise appears durable across four titles under one studio. For a small publisher or revival-focused buyer, the dormant discount strategy (zero promotions in 12 months) and untapped merchandising/licensing potential around its distinctive visual IP may justify a catalog acquisition or a focused content refresh to reignite passive sales. Most realistic play: acquisition.

  • Risk: Casual puzzle genre is saturated; players gravitate to free-to-play or battle-pass models, making a $4.99 price point harder to justify at scale.
  • Risk: Single-player offline puzzle title has no live-service moat; revivals depend on marketing or platform algorithmic placement rather than gameplay innovation.
  • Risk: Developer has posted only once in the last year; studio capacity or strategic focus unclear, suggesting low velocity for post-acquisition support or updates.

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