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Steam revenue analysis

CHRONO TRIGGER Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Square Enix

$4.4MEst. Gross Revenue

324,800 estimated sales, 88% positive reviews, and $3,101,190.40 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action88% Positive$14.99

Revenue Overview

$4.4M

Gross Revenue

$3.1M

Developer Revenue

324,800

Est. Copies Sold

$4.4M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$3.1MLow estimate
$4.4MBest estimate
$9.2MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$4,430,272
− Steam Platform Fee(30.0%)
−$1,329,082
Developer Revenue
$3,101,190

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.0%($3,101,190)Steam: 30.0%($1,329,082)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$1,329,082
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

88%positive
11,200Total Reviews
9,856positive (88%)
1,344negative (12%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    11,200 reviews and a 88% 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 CHRONO TRIGGER, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×29 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 $14 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 $4,430,272 in gross revenue into roughly $3,101,190 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$13.64

List price $14.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×29

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

30.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for CHRONO TRIGGER use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x29 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: $4,430,272

To developer

$3,101,190

To developer: 70.0%

$3,101,190

Platform fee: 30.0%

$1,329,082

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $4,430,272

To developer

$4,018,639

To developer: 90.7%

$4,018,639

Platform fee: 9.3%

$411,633

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 9.3%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $4,430,272

To developer

$3,101,190

To developer: 70.0%

$3,101,190

Platform fee: 30.0%

$1,329,082

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

Genre Market Position

Top 61% by revenue in Action
61%

Top 61% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

CHRONO TRIGGER ranks in the top 61% of 2141 tracked action 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

9.8h avg3.4h median

9.8h

Average Playtime

3.4h

Median Playtime

1.2h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

A median playtime of 3.4h and average of 9.8h suggest a dedicated core community playing this action game well beyond the typical player.

Current Activity12% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperSquare Enix
PublisherSquare Enix
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$14.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$13.64
GenreAction
Peak Players172
SteamSpy Owners500,000 .. 1,000,000
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Features

Single-playerSteam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsCustom Volume ControlsKeyboard Only OptionMouse Only OptionPlayable without Timed InputTouch Only OptionPartial Controller SupportSteam CloudRemote Play on PhoneRemote Play on TabletFamily Sharing

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has CHRONO TRIGGER earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate CHRONO TRIGGER's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $4,430,272.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $3,055,360
  • Calibrated midpoint (x29): $4,430,272
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $9,166,080

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

How many copies has CHRONO TRIGGER sold on Steam?

With 11,200 Steam reviews and a 88% positive rating, we estimate CHRONO TRIGGER has sold between 224,000 and 672,000 copies, with a best estimate of 324,800.

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 x29 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does Square Enix earn from CHRONO TRIGGER?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, Square Enix keeps an estimated $3,101,190 from CHRONO TRIGGER's gross revenue of $4,430,272.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $4,430,272
  • Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$1,329,082
  • Developer Revenue: $3,101,190

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

What percentage does Steam take from CHRONO TRIGGER?

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 CHRONO TRIGGER, with an estimated gross revenue of $4,430,272, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $1,329,082 and Square Enix receives $3,101,190.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for CHRONO TRIGGER?

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 ($3,055,360 to $9,166,080) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x29) and a calibrated ASP of $14.

What would CHRONO TRIGGER earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If CHRONO TRIGGER generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Square Enix would keep approximately $4,018,639 - that's $917,449 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $411,633. 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 $3,101,190.

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 CHRONO TRIGGER?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 9.8 hours in CHRONO TRIGGER, with a median playtime of 3.4 hours. The large gap between average and median suggests a dedicated core community playing well beyond the typical player.