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Steam revenue analysis

Ancestors Legacy Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Destructive Creations

$5.9MEst. Gross Revenue

276,309 estimated sales, 79% positive reviews, and $4,127,503.84 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Strategy79% Positive$34.99

Revenue Overview

$5.9M

Gross Revenue

$4.1M

Developer Revenue

276,309

Est. Copies Sold

$737.1K

Revenue / Year (avg. 8 yr)

$3.6MLow estimate
$5.9MBest estimate
$10.7MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$5,896,434
− Steam Platform Fee(30.0%)
−$1,768,930
Developer Revenue
$4,127,504

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.0%($4,127,504)Steam: 30.0%($1,768,930)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$1,768,930
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

79%positive
8,373Total Reviews
6,615positive (79%)
1,758negative (21%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    8,373 reviews and a 79% 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 Ancestors Legacy, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×33 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 $35, we estimate a realized average sale price of $21 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 $5,896,434 in gross revenue into roughly $4,127,504 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$21.34

List price $34.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×33

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

30.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Ancestors Legacy use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x33 and a calibrated average sale price of $21 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: $5,896,434

To developer

$4,127,504

To developer: 70.0%

$4,127,504

Platform fee: 30.0%

$1,768,930

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $5,896,434

To developer

$5,308,862

To developer: 90.0%

$5,308,862

Platform fee: 10.0%

$587,572

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 10.0%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $5,896,434

To developer

$4,127,504

To developer: 70.0%

$4,127,504

Platform fee: 30.0%

$1,768,930

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

Genre Market Position

Top 64% by revenue in Strategy
64%

Top 64% of Strategy games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

28

Top Games Tracked

$11.6M

Median (tracked top games)

$32.7M

Mean (tracked top games)

Ancestors Legacy ranks in the top 64% of 28 tracked strategy 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

8.8h avg5.3h median

8.8h

Average Playtime

5.3h

Median Playtime

0h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

Ancestors Legacy keeps players engaged for an average of 8.8 hours – solid engagement for a strategy game.

Current Activity0% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperDestructive Creations
PublisherDestructive Creations
Release DateMay 21, 2018
Years on Market8 years
Current Price$34.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$21.34
GenreStrategy
Peak Players34
SteamSpy Owners500,000 .. 1,000,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Ancestors Legacy earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Ancestors Legacy's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $5,896,434.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $3,573,596
  • Calibrated midpoint (x33): $5,896,434
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $10,720,789

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

How many copies has Ancestors Legacy sold on Steam?

With 8,373 Steam reviews and a 79% positive rating, we estimate Ancestors Legacy has sold between 167,460 and 502,380 copies, with a best estimate of 276,309.

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 x33 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does Destructive Creations earn from Ancestors Legacy?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, Destructive Creations keeps an estimated $4,127,504 from Ancestors Legacy's gross revenue of $5,896,434.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $5,896,434
  • Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$1,768,930
  • Developer Revenue: $4,127,504

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

What percentage does Steam take from Ancestors Legacy?

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 Ancestors Legacy, with an estimated gross revenue of $5,896,434, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $1,768,930 and Destructive Creations receives $4,127,504.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Ancestors Legacy?

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 ($3,573,596 to $10,720,789) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x33) and a calibrated ASP of $21.

What would Ancestors Legacy earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Ancestors Legacy generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Destructive Creations would keep approximately $5,308,862 - that's $1,181,358 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $587,572. 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 $4,127,504.

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 Ancestors Legacy?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 8.8 hours in Ancestors Legacy, with a median playtime of 5.3 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.