Creaks

Amanita Design · 2020 · $19.99 · Adventure · deal grade C

Measured on 2026-09-23 11:43 UTC, 12 days ago. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

Estimated net residual revenue: $5.0k to $7.5k per month
Opportunity: $6.2k per month at x1.00 dormancy
Estimated lifetime owners: 213.0k
95% positive across 6181 reviews · 58.1 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

Developer active, last post 0 months ago
Studio active elsewhere (9 titles tracked), so this one may welcome a partner

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-08-25; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A hand-drawn puzzle-adventure from Amanita Design where you navigate a mysterious underground world by manipulating objects and mechanics across gorgeously detailed rooms.

Creaks remains a quiet earner with solid residuals and a devoted, high-satisfaction player base; the game's 95% positive rating, low churn (75% still playing), and consistent review velocity suggest strong word-of-mouth retention. For a publisher or studio, this represents a model case study in how indie puzzle-adventure IP can sustain modest but reliable revenue without live-ops overhead. The main friction is its niche audience and Amanita Design's tight creative control, making acquisition unlikely; publishing or co-marketing a sequel or spiritual successor would be the realistic path. Most realistic play: watch.

Risk: Puzzle-adventure genre faces crowded competition; Creaks' ~7.1 median playtime and 'easy' difficulty ceiling may limit replay or franchise appetite beyond art-appreciators.
Risk: Developer is operating and posting actively, leaving little room for acquisition or IP rights transfer; any partnership must respect Amanita's creative sovereignty.

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