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Steam revenue analysis

Dinkum Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

James Bendon · KRAFTON, Inc.

$11.9MEst. Gross Revenue

639,184 estimated sales, 92% positive reviews, and $8,411,822.92 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action92% Positive$19.99

Revenue Overview

$11.9M

Gross Revenue

$8.4M

Developer Revenue

639,184

Est. Copies Sold

$11.9M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$9.1MLow estimate
$11.9MBest estimate
$27.4MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$11,882,431
− Steam Platform Fee(29.2%)
−$3,470,608
Developer Revenue
$8,411,823

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.8%($8,411,823)Steam: 29.2%($3,470,608)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$3,000,000
Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)$470,608
Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)—

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

How we estimate this

92%positive
24,584Total Reviews
22,617positive (92%)
1,967negative (8%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    24,584 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 Dinkum, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×26 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 29.2%. That turns an estimated $11,882,431 in gross revenue into roughly $8,411,823 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$18.59

List price $19.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×26

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

29.2%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Dinkum use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x26 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: $11,882,431

To developer

$8,411,823

To developer: 70.8%

$8,411,823

Platform fee: 29.2%

$3,470,608

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $11,882,431

To developer

$10,576,539

To developer: 89.0%

$10,576,539

Platform fee: 11.0%

$1,305,892

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 11.0%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $11,882,431

To developer

$8,317,701

To developer: 70.0%

$8,317,701

Platform fee: 30.0%

$3,564,729

* 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 Action
31%

Top 31% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Dinkum ranks in the top 31% 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

31.5h avg13h median

31.5h

Average Playtime

13h

Median Playtime

18.8h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

A median playtime of 13h and average of 31.5h suggest a dedicated core community playing this action game well beyond the typical player.

Current Activity60% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperJames Bendon
PublisherKRAFTON, Inc.
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$19.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$18.59
GenreAction
Peak Players2,422
SteamSpy Owners1,000,000 .. 2,000,000
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Features

Single-playerMulti-playerCo-opOnline Co-opFull controller supportSteam CloudFamily Sharing

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Dinkum earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Dinkum's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $11,882,431.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $9,140,331
  • Calibrated midpoint (x26): $11,882,431
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $27,420,994

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

How many copies has Dinkum sold on Steam?

With 24,584 Steam reviews and a 92% positive rating, we estimate Dinkum has sold between 491,680 and 1,475,040 copies, with a best estimate of 639,184.

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 x26 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does James Bendon earn from Dinkum?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 29.2%, James Bendon keeps an estimated $8,411,823 from Dinkum's gross revenue of $11,882,431.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $11,882,431
  • Steam's Fee (29.2%): -$3,470,608
  • Developer Revenue: $8,411,823

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

What percentage does Steam take from Dinkum?

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 Dinkum, with an estimated gross revenue of $11,882,431, this results in an effective rate of 29.2%. Steam keeps approximately $3,470,608 and James Bendon receives $8,411,823.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Dinkum?

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 ($9,140,331 to $27,420,994) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x26) and a calibrated ASP of $19.

What would Dinkum earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Dinkum generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, James Bendon would keep approximately $10,576,539 - that's $2,164,716 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $1,305,892. 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 $8,317,701.

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 Dinkum?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 31.5 hours in Dinkum, with a median playtime of 13 hours. The large gap between average and median suggests a dedicated core community playing well beyond the typical player.