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Steam revenue analysis

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007) Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Infinity Ward · Activision

$12.1MEst. Gross Revenue

651,820 estimated sales, 93% positive reviews, and $8,588,000.35 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action93% Positive$19.99MC 92

Revenue Overview

$12.1M

Gross Revenue

$8.6M

Developer Revenue

651,820

Est. Copies Sold

$12.1M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$9.3MLow estimate
$12.1MBest estimate
$28MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$12,117,334
− Steam Platform Fee(29.1%)
−$3,529,333
Developer Revenue
$8,588,000

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.9%($8,588,000)Steam: 29.1%($3,529,333)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$3,000,000
Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)$529,333
Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)—

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

How we estimate this

93%positive
25,070Total Reviews
23,315positive (93%)
1,755negative (7%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    25,070 reviews and a 93% 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 Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007), we use a midpoint multiplier of ×26 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 $20, we estimate a realized average sale price of $19 to account for discounting over time.

  4. 4

    Translate gross revenue into developer revenue

    We then apply Steam's effective fee rate of 29.1%. That turns an estimated $12,117,334 in gross revenue into roughly $8,588,000 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$18.59

List price $19.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×26

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

29.1%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007) use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x26 and a calibrated average sale price of $19 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: $12,117,334

To developer

$8,588,000

To developer: 70.9%

$8,588,000

Platform fee: 29.1%

$3,529,333

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $12,117,334

To developer

$10,783,254

To developer: 89.0%

$10,783,254

Platform fee: 11.0%

$1,334,080

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 11.0%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $12,117,334

To developer

$8,482,134

To developer: 70.0%

$8,482,134

Platform fee: 30.0%

$3,635,200

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

Genre Market Position

Top 30% by revenue in Action
30%

Top 30% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007) ranks in the top 30% of 2141 tracked action top-sellers, with estimated revenue 2× 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

21.8h avg7.1h median

21.8h

Average Playtime

7.1h

Median Playtime

2.8h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

A median playtime of 7.1h and average of 21.8h suggest a dedicated core community playing this action game well beyond the typical player.

Current Activity13% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperInfinity Ward
PublisherActivision
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$19.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$18.59
GenreAction
Peak Players377
SteamSpy Owners2,000,000 .. 5,000,000
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Features

Single-playerMulti-playerFamily Sharing

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007) earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007)'s total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $12,117,334.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $9,321,026
  • Calibrated midpoint (x26): $12,117,334
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $27,963,078

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

How many copies has Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007) sold on Steam?

With 25,070 Steam reviews and a 93% positive rating, we estimate Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007) has sold between 501,400 and 1,504,200 copies, with a best estimate of 651,820.

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 x26 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does Infinity Ward earn from Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007)?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 29.1%, Infinity Ward keeps an estimated $8,588,000 from Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007)'s gross revenue of $12,117,334.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $12,117,334
  • Steam's Fee (29.1%): -$3,529,333
  • Developer Revenue: $8,588,000

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

What percentage does Steam take from Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007)?

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 Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007), with an estimated gross revenue of $12,117,334, this results in an effective rate of 29.1%. Steam keeps approximately $3,529,333 and Infinity Ward receives $8,588,000.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007)?

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 ($9,321,026 to $27,963,078) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x26) and a calibrated ASP of $19.

What would Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007) earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007) generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Infinity Ward would keep approximately $10,783,254 - that's $2,195,253 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $1,334,080. 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 $8,482,134.

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 Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007)?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 21.8 hours in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007), with a median playtime of 7.1 hours. The large gap between average and median suggests a dedicated core community playing well beyond the typical player.

What is Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007)'s Metacritic score?

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007) has a Metacritic score of 92/100, which is considered "generally favorable" by critics. The Steam community rates the game 93% positive based on 25,070 user reviews.