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Steam revenue analysis

DIRT 5 Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Codemasters · Codemasters, Electronic Arts

$11MEst. Gross Revenue

192,154 estimated sales, 54% positive reviews, and $7,713,142.35 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action54% Positive$59.99MC 72

Revenue Overview

$11M

Gross Revenue

$7.7M

Developer Revenue

192,154

Est. Copies Sold

$11M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$7.6MLow estimate
$11MBest estimate
$22.7MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$10,950,856
− Steam Platform Fee(29.6%)
−$3,237,714
Developer Revenue
$7,713,142

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.4%($7,713,142)Steam: 29.6%($3,237,714)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$3,000,000
Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)$237,714
Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)—

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

How we estimate this

54%positive
6,626Total Reviews
3,578positive (54%)
3,048negative (46%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    6,626 reviews and a 54% 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 DIRT 5, 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 $60, we estimate a realized average sale price of $57 to account for discounting over time.

  4. 4

    Translate gross revenue into developer revenue

    We then apply Steam's effective fee rate of 29.6%. That turns an estimated $10,950,856 in gross revenue into roughly $7,713,142 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$56.99

List price $59.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×29

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

29.6%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for DIRT 5 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 $57 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: $10,950,856

To developer

$7,713,142

To developer: 70.4%

$7,713,142

Platform fee: 29.6%

$3,237,714

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $10,950,856

To developer

$9,756,754

To developer: 89.1%

$9,756,754

Platform fee: 10.9%

$1,194,103

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 10.9%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $10,950,856

To developer

$7,665,600

To developer: 70.0%

$7,665,600

Platform fee: 30.0%

$3,285,257

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

Genre Market Position

Top 32% by revenue in Action
32%

Top 32% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

DIRT 5 ranks in the top 32% 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

13.9h avg2.7h median

13.9h

Average Playtime

2.7h

Median Playtime

0.3h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

A median playtime of 2.7h and average of 13.9h suggest a dedicated core community playing this action game well beyond the typical player.

Current Activity2% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperCodemasters
PublisherCodemasters, Electronic Arts
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$59.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$56.99
GenreAction
Peak Players24
SteamSpy Owners200,000 .. 500,000
SteamView on Store

Features

Single-playerMulti-playerPvPOnline PvPShared/Split Screen PvPCo-opShared/Split Screen Co-opShared/Split ScreenSteam AchievementsFull controller supportIn-App PurchasesSteam CloudRemote Play TogetherFamily Sharing

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has DIRT 5 earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate DIRT 5's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $10,950,856.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $7,552,315
  • Calibrated midpoint (x29): $10,950,856
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $22,656,944

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

How many copies has DIRT 5 sold on Steam?

With 6,626 Steam reviews and a 54% positive rating, we estimate DIRT 5 has sold between 132,520 and 397,560 copies, with a best estimate of 192,154.

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 Codemasters earn from DIRT 5?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 29.6%, Codemasters keeps an estimated $7,713,142 from DIRT 5's gross revenue of $10,950,856.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $10,950,856
  • Steam's Fee (29.6%): -$3,237,714
  • Developer Revenue: $7,713,142

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

What percentage does Steam take from DIRT 5?

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 DIRT 5, with an estimated gross revenue of $10,950,856, this results in an effective rate of 29.6%. Steam keeps approximately $3,237,714 and Codemasters receives $7,713,142.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for DIRT 5?

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 ($7,552,315 to $22,656,944) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x29) and a calibrated ASP of $57.

What would DIRT 5 earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If DIRT 5 generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Codemasters would keep approximately $9,756,754 - that's $2,043,611 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $1,194,103. 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 $7,665,600.

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 DIRT 5?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 13.9 hours in DIRT 5, with a median playtime of 2.7 hours. The large gap between average and median suggests a dedicated core community playing well beyond the typical player.

What is DIRT 5's Metacritic score?

DIRT 5 has a Metacritic score of 72/100, which indicates "mixed or average" reviews from critics. The Steam community rates the game 54% positive based on 6,626 user reviews.