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Steam revenue analysis

Cube World Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Picroma

$11MEst. Gross Revenue

594,336 estimated sales, 37% positive reviews, and $7,786,529.68 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action37% Positive$19.99

Revenue Overview

$11M

Gross Revenue

$7.8M

Developer Revenue

594,336

Est. Copies Sold

$11M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$6.9MLow estimate
$11MBest estimate
$20.7MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$11,048,706
− Steam Platform Fee(29.5%)
−$3,262,177
Developer Revenue
$7,786,530

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.5%($7,786,530)Steam: 29.5%($3,262,177)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$3,000,000
Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)$262,177
Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)—

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

How we estimate this

37%positive
18,573Total Reviews
6,872positive (37%)
11,701negative (63%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    18,573 reviews and a 37% 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 Cube World, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×32 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 29.5%. That turns an estimated $11,048,706 in gross revenue into roughly $7,786,530 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$18.59

List price $19.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×32

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

29.5%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Cube World use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x32 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: $11,048,706

To developer

$7,786,530

To developer: 70.5%

$7,786,530

Platform fee: 29.5%

$3,262,177

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $11,048,706

To developer

$9,842,861

To developer: 89.1%

$9,842,861

Platform fee: 10.9%

$1,205,845

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 10.9%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $11,048,706

To developer

$7,734,094

To developer: 70.0%

$7,734,094

Platform fee: 30.0%

$3,314,612

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

Genre Market Position

Top 32% by revenue in Action
32%

Top 32% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Cube World ranks in the top 32% 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

10.9h avg6.3h median

10.9h

Average Playtime

6.3h

Median Playtime

Cube World keeps players engaged for an average of 10.9 hours – solid engagement for a action game.

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperPicroma
PublisherPicroma
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$19.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$18.59
GenreAction
Peak Players10
SteamSpy Owners500,000 .. 1,000,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Cube World earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Cube World's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $11,048,706.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $6,905,441
  • Calibrated midpoint (x32): $11,048,706
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $20,716,324

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

How many copies has Cube World sold on Steam?

With 18,573 Steam reviews and a 37% positive rating, we estimate Cube World has sold between 371,460 and 1,114,380 copies, with a best estimate of 594,336.

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 x32 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does Picroma earn from Cube World?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 29.5%, Picroma keeps an estimated $7,786,530 from Cube World's gross revenue of $11,048,706.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $11,048,706
  • Steam's Fee (29.5%): -$3,262,177
  • Developer Revenue: $7,786,530

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

What percentage does Steam take from Cube World?

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 Cube World, with an estimated gross revenue of $11,048,706, this results in an effective rate of 29.5%. Steam keeps approximately $3,262,177 and Picroma receives $7,786,530.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Cube World?

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 ($6,905,441 to $20,716,324) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x32) and a calibrated ASP of $19.

What would Cube World earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Cube World generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Picroma would keep approximately $9,842,861 - that's $2,056,332 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $1,205,845. 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 $7,734,094.

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 Cube World?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 10.9 hours in Cube World, with a median playtime of 6.3 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.