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Steam revenue analysis

DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

QLOC · FromSoftware, Inc.

$85.5MEst. Gross Revenue

3,749,671 estimated sales, 92% positive reviews, and $65,364,001.67 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action92% Positive$39.99MC 84

Revenue Overview

$85.5M

Gross Revenue

$65.4M

Developer Revenue

3,749,671

Est. Copies Sold

$10.7M

Revenue / Year (avg. 8 yr)

$58.9MLow estimate
$85.5MBest estimate
$176.8MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$85,455,002
− Steam Platform Fee(23.5%)
−$20,091,000
Developer Revenue
$65,364,002

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 76.5%($65,364,002)Steam: 23.5%($20,091,000)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$3,000,000
Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)$10,000,000
Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)$7,091,000

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

How we estimate this

92%positive
129,299Total Reviews
118,955positive (92%)
10,344negative (8%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    129,299 reviews and a 92% 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 DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED, 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 $40, we estimate a realized average sale price of $23 to account for discounting over time.

  4. 4

    Translate gross revenue into developer revenue

    We then apply Steam's effective fee rate of 23.5%. That turns an estimated $85,455,002 in gross revenue into roughly $65,364,002 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$22.79

List price $39.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×29

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

23.5%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED 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 $23 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: $85,455,002

To developer

$65,364,002

To developer: 76.5%

$65,364,002

Platform fee: 23.5%

$20,091,000

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $85,455,002

To developer

$75,320,402

To developer: 88.1%

$75,320,402

Platform fee: 11.9%

$10,134,600

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

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $85,455,002

To developer

$59,818,501

To developer: 70.0%

$59,818,501

Platform fee: 30.0%

$25,636,501

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

Genre Market Position

Top 5% by revenue in Action
5%

Top 5% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED ranks in the top 5% of 2141 tracked action top-sellers, with estimated revenue 14× 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

44.6h avg29.7h median

44.6h

Average Playtime

29.7h

Median Playtime

5.7h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED keeps players engaged for an average of 44.6 hours – solid engagement for a action game.

Current Activity13% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperQLOC
PublisherFromSoftware, Inc.
Release DateMay 22, 2018
Years on Market8 years
Current Price$39.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$22.79
GenreAction
Peak Players2,879
SteamSpy Owners2,000,000 .. 5,000,000
SteamView on Store

Features

Single-playerMulti-playerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportRemote Play on PhoneRemote Play on TabletRemote Play on TVFamily Sharing

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $85,455,002.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $58,934,484
  • Calibrated midpoint (x29): $85,455,002
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $176,803,453

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

How many copies has DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED sold on Steam?

With 129,299 Steam reviews and a 92% positive rating, we estimate DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED has sold between 2,585,980 and 7,757,940 copies, with a best estimate of 3,749,671.

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 QLOC earn from DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 23.5%, QLOC keeps an estimated $65,364,002 from DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED's gross revenue of $85,455,002.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $85,455,002
  • Steam's Fee (23.5%): -$20,091,000
  • Developer Revenue: $65,364,002

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

What percentage does Steam take from DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED?

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 DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED, with an estimated gross revenue of $85,455,002, this results in an effective rate of 23.5%. Steam keeps approximately $20,091,000 and QLOC receives $65,364,002.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED?

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 ($58,934,484 to $176,803,453) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x29) and a calibrated ASP of $23.

What would DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, QLOC would keep approximately $75,320,402 - that's $9,956,400 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $10,134,600. 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 $59,818,501.

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 DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 44.6 hours in DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED, with a median playtime of 29.7 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.

What is DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED's Metacritic score?

DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED has a Metacritic score of 84/100, which is considered "generally favorable" by critics. The Steam community rates the game 92% positive based on 129,299 user reviews.