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Steam revenue analysis

A Little to the Left Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Max Inferno · Secret Mode

$4.8MEst. Gross Revenue

487,296 estimated sales, 92% positive reviews, and $3,373,550.21 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Casual92% Positive$14.99

Revenue Overview

$4.8M

Gross Revenue

$3.4M

Developer Revenue

487,296

Est. Copies Sold

$1.2M

Revenue / Year (avg. 4 yr)

$2.7MLow estimate
$4.8MBest estimate
$8MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$4,819,357
− Steam Platform Fee(30.0%)
−$1,445,807
Developer Revenue
$3,373,550

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.0%($3,373,550)Steam: 30.0%($1,445,807)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$1,445,807
Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)—
Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)—

More context in the Steam game revenue hub or in the Steam revenue calculator.

How we estimate this

92%positive
13,536Total Reviews
12,453positive (92%)
1,083negative (8%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    13,536 reviews and a 92% positive rating are used as the starting point because Steam review counts correlate strongly with paid ownership.

  2. 2

    Apply a calibrated Boxleiter multiplier

    For A Little to the Left, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×36 and show a wider range from ×20 to ×60 to reflect uncertainty.

  3. 3

    Use a realistic realized sale price instead of only list price

    Rather than relying only on the current price of $15, we estimate a realized average sale price of $10 to account for discounting over time.

  4. 4

    Translate gross revenue into developer revenue

    We then apply Steam's effective fee rate of 30.0%. That turns an estimated $4,819,357 in gross revenue into roughly $3,373,550 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$9.89

List price $14.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×36

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

30.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for A Little to the Left use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x36 and a calibrated average sale price of $10 instead of a flat 30x/0.75 model. Factors like age, price tier, discount history, genre, and review profile all affect the true reviews-to-sales ratio.

Platform Comparison

Hypothetical: What would the developer earn at the same gross revenue?

Steam

Gross revenue baseline: $4,819,357

To developer

$3,373,550

To developer: 70.0%

$3,373,550

Platform fee: 30.0%

$1,445,807

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $4,819,357

To developer

$4,361,035

To developer: 90.5%

$4,361,035

Platform fee: 9.5%

$458,323

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 9.5%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $4,819,357

To developer

$3,373,550

To developer: 70.0%

$3,373,550

Platform fee: 30.0%

$1,445,807

* Actual sales on Epic and GOG are not estimated. Steam's larger user base typically drives substantially higher sales volumes.

Genre Market Position

Top 53% by revenue in Casual
53%

Top 53% of Casual games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

38

Top Games Tracked

$5.1M

Median (tracked top games)

$19.1M

Mean (tracked top games)

A Little to the Left ranks in the top 53% of 38 tracked casual top-sellers.

Baseline: HelpfulCalculator's curated set of top-grossing Steam games, not the entire Steam catalog. Niche genres may have small samples.

Playtime & Engagement

7.1h avg4.6h median

7.1h

Average Playtime

4.6h

Median Playtime

1h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

A Little to the Left keeps players engaged for an average of 7.1 hours – solid engagement for a casual game.

Current Activity14% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: June 11, 2026

DeveloperMax Inferno
PublisherSecret Mode
Release DateNovember 7, 2022
Years on Market4 years
Current Price$14.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$9.89
GenreCasual
Peak Players422
SteamSpy Owners200,000 .. 500,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has A Little to the Left earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate A Little to the Left's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $4,819,357.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $2,677,421
  • Calibrated midpoint (x36): $4,819,357
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $8,032,262

The actual revenue may vary due to regional pricing, seasonal discounts, and refund rates.

How many copies has A Little to the Left sold on Steam?

With 13,536 Steam reviews and a 92% positive rating, we estimate A Little to the Left has sold between 270,720 and 812,160 copies, with a best estimate of 487,296.

This is based on the Boxleiter method, which uses the observation that roughly 1 in every 20 to 60 buyers leaves a Steam review. For the midpoint we do not assume a universal 30x value; we use a calibrated multiplier of x36 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does Max Inferno earn from A Little to the Left?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, Max Inferno keeps an estimated $3,373,550 from A Little to the Left's gross revenue of $4,819,357.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $4,819,357
  • Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$1,445,807
  • Developer Revenue: $3,373,550

Note: This doesn't account for publisher shares, taxes, or development costs.

What percentage does Steam take from A Little to the Left?

Steam uses a tiered revenue sharing model that reduces the platform's cut as a game earns more:

  • First $10 million: 30% to Steam, 70% to developer
  • $10M to $50M: 25% to Steam, 75% to developer
  • Above $50M: 20% to Steam, 80% to developer

For A Little to the Left, with an estimated gross revenue of $4,819,357, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $1,445,807 and Max Inferno receives $3,373,550.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for A Little to the Left?

These estimates use the Boxleiter method, a widely-used industry approach that estimates game sales from the number of Steam reviews.

Factors that affect accuracy:

  • Review-to-purchase ratio varies by genre
  • Discount history - games with frequent deep sales may have higher ratios
  • Regional pricing - different prices in different markets are not captured
  • Refunds - Steam's return policy means some counted sales were refunded
  • Bundled sales - keys sold through third-party bundles may not generate reviews

We provide a confidence range ($2,677,421 to $8,032,262) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x36) and a calibrated ASP of $10.

What would A Little to the Left earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If A Little to the Left generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Max Inferno would keep approximately $4,361,035 - that's $987,484 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $458,323. Epic charges 0% on the first $1 million in annual per-app revenue and then 12% on the remaining amount. On GOG (30% cut), the developer would earn approximately $3,373,550.

Note: This is a hypothetical comparison. Actual sales volumes differ significantly between platforms, and Steam's larger user base typically drives substantially higher sales.

How long do players spend in A Little to the Left?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 7.1 hours in A Little to the Left, with a median playtime of 4.6 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.