Steam revenue analysis

Arma 3 Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Q: How much has Arma 3 earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Arma 3's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $126,194,112. This estimate comes with a confidence range: Conservative estimate (x20): $76,481,280 Calibrated midpoint (x33): $126,194,112 Optimistic estimate (x60): $229,443,840 The actual revenue may vary due to regional pricing, seasonal discounts, and refund rates.

Q: How many copies has Arma 3 sold on Steam?

With 283,264 Steam reviews and a 90% positive rating, we estimate Arma 3 has sold between 5,665,280 and 16,995,840 copies, with a best estimate of 9,347,712. 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.

Q: How much does Bohemia Interactive earn from Arma 3?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 22.4%, Bohemia Interactive keeps an estimated $97,955,290 from Arma 3's gross revenue of $126,194,112. Here's the breakdown: Gross Revenue: $126,194,112 Steam's Fee (22.4%): -$28,238,822 Developer Revenue: $97,955,290 Note: This doesn't account for publisher shares, taxes, or development costs.

Q: What percentage does Steam take from Arma 3?

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 Arma 3, with an estimated gross revenue of $126,194,112, this results in an effective rate of 22.4%. Steam keeps approximately $28,238,822 and Bohemia Interactive receives $97,955,290.

Q: How accurate are these revenue estimates for Arma 3?

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 ($76,481,280 to $229,443,840) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x33) and a calibrated ASP of $14.

Q: What would Arma 3 earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Arma 3 generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Bohemia Interactive would keep approximately $111,170,819 - that's $13,215,529 more than on Steam. At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $15,023,293. 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 $88,335,878. Note: This is a hypothetical comparison. Actual sales volumes differ significantly between platforms, and Steam's larger user base typically drives substantially higher sales.

Q: How long do players spend in Arma 3?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 207.4 hours in Arma 3, with a median playtime of 14.9 hours. The large gap between average and median suggests a dedicated core community playing well beyond the typical player.

Q: What is Arma 3's Metacritic score?

Arma 3 has a Metacritic score of 74/100, which indicates "mixed or average" reviews from critics. The Steam community rates the game 90% positive based on 283,264 user reviews.

Bohemia Interactive

$126.2MEst. Gross Revenue

9,347,712 estimated sales, 90% positive reviews, and $97,955,289.60 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action90% Positive$29.99MC 74

Revenue Overview

$126.2M

Gross Revenue

$98M

Developer Revenue

9,347,712

Est. Copies Sold

$9.7M

Revenue / Year (avg. 13 yr)

$76.5MLow estimate

$126.2MBest estimate

$229.4MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue

$126,194,112

− Steam Platform Fee(22.4%)

−$28,238,822

Developer Revenue

$97,955,290

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 77.6%($97,955,290)Steam: 22.4%($28,238,822)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$3,000,000

Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)$10,000,000

Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)$15,238,822

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

How we estimate this

90%positive

283,264Total Reviews

254,938positive (90%)

28,326negative (10%)

Step by step

1
Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal
283,264 reviews and a 90% positive rating are used as the starting point because Steam review counts correlate strongly with paid ownership.
2
Apply a calibrated Boxleiter multiplier
For Arma 3, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×33 and show a wider range from ×20 to ×60 to reflect uncertainty.
3
Use a realistic realized sale price instead of only list price
Rather than relying only on the current price of $30, we estimate a realized average sale price of $14 to account for discounting over time.
4
Translate gross revenue into developer revenue
We then apply Steam's effective fee rate of 22.4%. That turns an estimated $126,194,112 in gross revenue into roughly $97,955,290 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$13.50

List price $29.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×33

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

22.4%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Arma 3 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 $14 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: $126,194,112

To developer

$97,955,290

To developer: 77.6%

$97,955,290

Platform fee: 22.4%

$28,238,822

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $126,194,112

To developer

$111,170,819

To developer: 88.1%

$111,170,819

Platform fee: 11.9%

$15,023,293

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 11.9%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $126,194,112

To developer

$88,335,878

To developer: 70.0%

$88,335,878

Platform fee: 30.0%

$37,858,234

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

Genre Market Position

Top 3% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Arma 3 ranks in the top 3% of 2141 tracked action top-sellers, with estimated revenue 21× this group's median.

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

Playtime & Engagement

207.4h

Average Playtime

14.9h

Median Playtime

10.3h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

A median playtime of 14.9h and average of 207.4h suggest a dedicated core community playing this action game well beyond the typical player.

Current Activity5% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperBohemia Interactive

PublisherBohemia Interactive

Release DateSeptember 11, 2013

Years on Market13 years

Current Price$29.99

Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$13.50

GenreAction

Peak Players7,181

SteamSpy Owners10,000,000 .. 20,000,000

SteamView on Store

Features

Single-playerMulti-playerPvPOnline PvPLAN PvPCo-opOnline Co-opLAN Co-opSteam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsCaptions availableSteam WorkshopStatsSteam LeaderboardsIncludes level editorSteam Timeline

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Arma 3 earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Arma 3's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $126,194,112.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

Conservative estimate (x20): $76,481,280
Calibrated midpoint (x33): $126,194,112
Optimistic estimate (x60): $229,443,840

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

How many copies has Arma 3 sold on Steam?

With 283,264 Steam reviews and a 90% positive rating, we estimate Arma 3 has sold between 5,665,280 and 16,995,840 copies, with a best estimate of 9,347,712.

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 Bohemia Interactive earn from Arma 3?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 22.4%, Bohemia Interactive keeps an estimated $97,955,290 from Arma 3's gross revenue of $126,194,112.

Here's the breakdown:

Gross Revenue: $126,194,112
Steam's Fee (22.4%): -$28,238,822
Developer Revenue: $97,955,290

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

What percentage does Steam take from Arma 3?

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 Arma 3, with an estimated gross revenue of $126,194,112, this results in an effective rate of 22.4%. Steam keeps approximately $28,238,822 and Bohemia Interactive receives $97,955,290.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Arma 3?

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 ($76,481,280 to $229,443,840) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x33) and a calibrated ASP of $14.

What would Arma 3 earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Arma 3 generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Bohemia Interactive would keep approximately $111,170,819 - that's $13,215,529 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $15,023,293. 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 $88,335,878.

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 Arma 3?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 207.4 hours in Arma 3, with a median playtime of 14.9 hours. The large gap between average and median suggests a dedicated core community playing well beyond the typical player.

What is Arma 3's Metacritic score?

Arma 3 has a Metacritic score of 74/100, which indicates "mixed or average" reviews from critics. The Steam community rates the game 90% positive based on 283,264 user reviews.

Genre Market Position

Top 3% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Arma 3 ranks in the top 3% of 2141 tracked action top-sellers, with estimated revenue 21× this group's median.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Arma 3 earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Arma 3's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $126,194,112.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

Conservative estimate (x20): $76,481,280
Calibrated midpoint (x33): $126,194,112
Optimistic estimate (x60): $229,443,840

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

How many copies has Arma 3 sold on Steam?

With 283,264 Steam reviews and a 90% positive rating, we estimate Arma 3 has sold between 5,665,280 and 16,995,840 copies, with a best estimate of 9,347,712.

How much does Bohemia Interactive earn from Arma 3?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 22.4%, Bohemia Interactive keeps an estimated $97,955,290 from Arma 3's gross revenue of $126,194,112.

Here's the breakdown:

Gross Revenue: $126,194,112
Steam's Fee (22.4%): -$28,238,822
Developer Revenue: $97,955,290

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

What percentage does Steam take from Arma 3?

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 Arma 3, with an estimated gross revenue of $126,194,112, this results in an effective rate of 22.4%. Steam keeps approximately $28,238,822 and Bohemia Interactive receives $97,955,290.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Arma 3?

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

What would Arma 3 earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Arma 3 generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Bohemia Interactive would keep approximately $111,170,819 - that's $13,215,529 more than on Steam.

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 Arma 3?

What is Arma 3's Metacritic score?

Arma 3 has a Metacritic score of 74/100, which indicates "mixed or average" reviews from critics. The Steam community rates the game 90% positive based on 283,264 user reviews.