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Steam revenue analysis

DEVOUR Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Straight Back Games

$18.2MEst. Gross Revenue

2,805,476 estimated sales, 91% positive reviews, and $13,155,654.43 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Indie91% Positive$9.99

Revenue Overview

$18.2M

Gross Revenue

$13.2M

Developer Revenue

2,805,476

Est. Copies Sold

$3.6M

Revenue / Year (avg. 5 yr)

$10.7MLow estimate
$18.2MBest estimate
$32.1MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$18,207,539
− Steam Platform Fee(27.8%)
−$5,051,885
Developer Revenue
$13,155,654

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 72.3%($13,155,654)Steam: 27.8%($5,051,885)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$3,000,000
Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)$2,051,885
Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)—

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

How we estimate this

91%positive
82,514Total Reviews
75,088positive (91%)
7,426negative (9%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    82,514 reviews and a 91% 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 DEVOUR, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×34 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 $10, we estimate a realized average sale price of $6 to account for discounting over time.

  4. 4

    Translate gross revenue into developer revenue

    We then apply Steam's effective fee rate of 27.8%. That turns an estimated $18,207,539 in gross revenue into roughly $13,155,654 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$6.49

List price $9.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×34

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

27.8%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for DEVOUR use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x34 and a calibrated average sale price of $6 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: $18,207,539

To developer

$13,155,654

To developer: 72.3%

$13,155,654

Platform fee: 27.7%

$5,051,885

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $18,207,539

To developer

$16,142,635

To developer: 88.7%

$16,142,635

Platform fee: 11.3%

$2,064,905

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 11.3%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $18,207,539

To developer

$12,745,277

To developer: 70.0%

$12,745,277

Platform fee: 30.0%

$5,462,262

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

Genre Market Position

Top 31% by revenue in Indie
31%

Top 31% of Indie games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

59

Top Games Tracked

$7.6M

Median (tracked top games)

$27.4M

Mean (tracked top games)

DEVOUR ranks in the top 31% of 59 tracked indie top-sellers, with estimated revenue 2× 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

7h avg4h median

7h

Average Playtime

4h

Median Playtime

2.1h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

DEVOUR keeps players engaged for an average of 7 hours – solid engagement for a indie game.

Current Activity30% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperStraight Back Games
PublisherStraight Back Games
Release DateJanuary 27, 2021
Years on Market5 years
Current Price$9.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$6.49
GenreIndie
Peak Players447
SteamSpy Owners2,000,000 .. 5,000,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has DEVOUR earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate DEVOUR's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $18,207,539.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $10,710,317
  • Calibrated midpoint (x34): $18,207,539
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $32,130,952

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

How many copies has DEVOUR sold on Steam?

With 82,514 Steam reviews and a 91% positive rating, we estimate DEVOUR has sold between 1,650,280 and 4,950,840 copies, with a best estimate of 2,805,476.

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 x34 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does Straight Back Games earn from DEVOUR?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 27.8%, Straight Back Games keeps an estimated $13,155,654 from DEVOUR's gross revenue of $18,207,539.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $18,207,539
  • Steam's Fee (27.8%): -$5,051,885
  • Developer Revenue: $13,155,654

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

What percentage does Steam take from DEVOUR?

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 DEVOUR, with an estimated gross revenue of $18,207,539, this results in an effective rate of 27.8%. Steam keeps approximately $5,051,885 and Straight Back Games receives $13,155,654.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for DEVOUR?

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 ($10,710,317 to $32,130,952) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x34) and a calibrated ASP of $6.

What would DEVOUR earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If DEVOUR generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Straight Back Games would keep approximately $16,142,635 - that's $2,986,980 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $2,064,905. 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 $12,745,277.

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 DEVOUR?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 7 hours in DEVOUR, with a median playtime of 4 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.