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Steam revenue analysis

Destroy All Humans! Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Black Forest Games, Pandemic Studios · THQ Nordic

$8.5MEst. Gross Revenue

303,436 estimated sales, 92% positive reviews, and $5,923,981.03 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action92% Positive$29.99

Revenue Overview

$8.5M

Gross Revenue

$5.9M

Developer Revenue

303,436

Est. Copies Sold

$8.5M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$6MLow estimate
$8.5MBest estimate
$18.1MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$8,462,830
− Steam Platform Fee(30.0%)
−$2,538,849
Developer Revenue
$5,923,981

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.0%($5,923,981)Steam: 30.0%($2,538,849)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$2,538,849
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

92%positive
10,837Total Reviews
9,970positive (92%)
867negative (8%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    10,837 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 Destroy All Humans!, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×28 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 $30, we estimate a realized average sale price of $28 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 $8,462,830 in gross revenue into roughly $5,923,981 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$27.89

List price $29.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×28

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

30.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Destroy All Humans! use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x28 and a calibrated average sale price of $28 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: $8,462,830

To developer

$5,923,981

To developer: 70.0%

$5,923,981

Platform fee: 30.0%

$2,538,849

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $8,462,830

To developer

$7,567,290

To developer: 89.4%

$7,567,290

Platform fee: 10.6%

$895,540

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 10.6%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $8,462,830

To developer

$5,923,981

To developer: 70.0%

$5,923,981

Platform fee: 30.0%

$2,538,849

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

Genre Market Position

Top 39% by revenue in Action
39%

Top 39% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Destroy All Humans! ranks in the top 39% 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

5.7h avg3.5h median

5.7h

Average Playtime

3.5h

Median Playtime

0h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

Destroy All Humans! keeps players engaged for an average of 5.7 hours – solid engagement for a action game.

Current Activity0% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperBlack Forest Games, Pandemic Studios
PublisherTHQ Nordic
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$29.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$27.89
GenreAction
Peak Players22
SteamSpy Owners1,000,000 .. 2,000,000
SteamView on Store

Features

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Destroy All Humans! earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Destroy All Humans!'s total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $8,462,830.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $6,044,879
  • Calibrated midpoint (x28): $8,462,830
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $18,134,636

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

How many copies has Destroy All Humans! sold on Steam?

With 10,837 Steam reviews and a 92% positive rating, we estimate Destroy All Humans! has sold between 216,740 and 650,220 copies, with a best estimate of 303,436.

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 x28 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does Black Forest Games, Pandemic Studios earn from Destroy All Humans!?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, Black Forest Games, Pandemic Studios keeps an estimated $5,923,981 from Destroy All Humans!'s gross revenue of $8,462,830.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $8,462,830
  • Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$2,538,849
  • Developer Revenue: $5,923,981

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

What percentage does Steam take from Destroy All Humans!?

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 Destroy All Humans!, with an estimated gross revenue of $8,462,830, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $2,538,849 and Black Forest Games, Pandemic Studios receives $5,923,981.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Destroy All Humans!?

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 ($6,044,879 to $18,134,636) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x28) and a calibrated ASP of $28.

What would Destroy All Humans! earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Destroy All Humans! generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Black Forest Games, Pandemic Studios would keep approximately $7,567,290 - that's $1,643,309 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $895,540. 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 $5,923,981.

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 Destroy All Humans!?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 5.7 hours in Destroy All Humans!, with a median playtime of 3.5 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.