Detroit: Become Human Steam key art
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Steam revenue analysis

Detroit: Become Human Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Quantic Dream

$126.9MEst. Gross Revenue

4,737,572 estimated sales, 96% positive reviews, and $98,535,643.10 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action96% Positive$7.99MC 80

Revenue Overview

$126.9M

Gross Revenue

$98.5M

Developer Revenue

4,737,572

Est. Copies Sold

$21.2M

Revenue / Year (avg. 6 yr)

$90.7MLow estimate
$126.9MBest estimate
$272MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$126,919,554
− Steam Platform Fee(22.4%)
−$28,383,911
Developer Revenue
$98,535,643

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 77.6%($98,535,643)Steam: 22.4%($28,383,911)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$3,000,000
Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)$10,000,000
Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)$15,383,911

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

How we estimate this

96%positive
169,199Total Reviews
162,431positive (96%)
6,768negative (4%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    169,199 reviews and a 96% 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 Detroit: Become Human, 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 $8, we estimate a realized average sale price of $27 to account for discounting over time.

  4. 4

    Translate gross revenue into developer revenue

    We then apply Steam's effective fee rate of 22.4%. That turns an estimated $126,919,554 in gross revenue into roughly $98,535,643 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$26.79

List price $7.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×28

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

22.4%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Detroit: Become Human 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 $27 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: $126,919,554

To developer

$98,535,643

To developer: 77.6%

$98,535,643

Platform fee: 22.4%

$28,383,911

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $126,919,554

To developer

$111,809,207

To developer: 88.1%

$111,809,207

Platform fee: 11.9%

$15,110,346

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

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $126,919,554

To developer

$88,843,688

To developer: 70.0%

$88,843,688

Platform fee: 30.0%

$38,075,866

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

Genre Market Position

Top 3% by revenue in Action
3%

Top 3% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Detroit: Become Human ranks in the top 3% of 2141 tracked action top-sellers, with estimated revenue 21× 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

12.9h avg11h median

12.9h

Average Playtime

11h

Median Playtime

4.1h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

Detroit: Become Human keeps players engaged for an average of 12.9 hours – solid engagement for a action game.

Current Activity32% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperQuantic Dream
PublisherQuantic Dream
Release DateJune 17, 2020
Years on Market6 years
Current Price$7.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$26.79
GenreAction
Peak Players2,344
SteamSpy Owners2,000,000 .. 5,000,000
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Features

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Detroit: Become Human earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Detroit: Become Human's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $126,919,554.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $90,656,824
  • Calibrated midpoint (x28): $126,919,554
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $271,970,473

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

How many copies has Detroit: Become Human sold on Steam?

With 169,199 Steam reviews and a 96% positive rating, we estimate Detroit: Become Human has sold between 3,383,980 and 10,151,940 copies, with a best estimate of 4,737,572.

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 Quantic Dream earn from Detroit: Become Human?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 22.4%, Quantic Dream keeps an estimated $98,535,643 from Detroit: Become Human's gross revenue of $126,919,554.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $126,919,554
  • Steam's Fee (22.4%): -$28,383,911
  • Developer Revenue: $98,535,643

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

What percentage does Steam take from Detroit: Become Human?

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 Detroit: Become Human, with an estimated gross revenue of $126,919,554, this results in an effective rate of 22.4%. Steam keeps approximately $28,383,911 and Quantic Dream receives $98,535,643.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Detroit: Become Human?

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 ($90,656,824 to $271,970,473) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x28) and a calibrated ASP of $27.

What would Detroit: Become Human earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Detroit: Become Human generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Quantic Dream would keep approximately $111,809,207 - that's $13,273,564 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $15,110,346. 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 $88,843,688.

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 Detroit: Become Human?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 12.9 hours in Detroit: Become Human, with a median playtime of 11 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.

What is Detroit: Become Human's Metacritic score?

Detroit: Become Human has a Metacritic score of 80/100, which is considered "generally favorable" by critics. The Steam community rates the game 96% positive based on 169,199 user reviews.