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Steam revenue analysis

Disgaea PC Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Nippon Ichi Software, Inc. · NIS America, Inc.

$2.6MEst. Gross Revenue

138,270 estimated sales, 87% positive reviews, and $1,838,023.11 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action87% Positive$19.99

Revenue Overview

$2.6M

Gross Revenue

$1.8M

Developer Revenue

138,270

Est. Copies Sold

$2.6M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$1.8MLow estimate
$2.6MBest estimate
$5.3MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$2,625,747
− Steam Platform Fee(30.0%)
−$787,724
Developer Revenue
$1,838,023

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.0%($1,838,023)Steam: 30.0%($787,724)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$787,724
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

87%positive
4,609Total Reviews
4,010positive (87%)
599negative (13%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    4,609 reviews and a 87% 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 Disgaea PC, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×30 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 30.0%. That turns an estimated $2,625,747 in gross revenue into roughly $1,838,023 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$18.99

List price $19.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×30

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

30.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Disgaea PC use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x30 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: $2,625,747

To developer

$1,838,023

To developer: 70.0%

$1,838,023

Platform fee: 30.0%

$787,724

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $2,625,747

To developer

$2,430,658

To developer: 92.6%

$2,430,658

Platform fee: 7.4%

$195,090

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 7.4%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $2,625,747

To developer

$1,838,023

To developer: 70.0%

$1,838,023

Platform fee: 30.0%

$787,724

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

Genre Market Position

Top 80% by revenue in Action
80%

Top 80% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Disgaea PC ranks in the top 80% 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

15.6h avg2.5h median

15.6h

Average Playtime

2.5h

Median Playtime

1.5h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

A median playtime of 2.5h and average of 15.6h suggest a dedicated core community playing this action game well beyond the typical player.

Current Activity10% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperNippon Ichi Software, Inc.
PublisherNIS America, Inc.
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$19.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$18.99
GenreAction
Peak Players43
SteamSpy Owners500,000 .. 1,000,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Disgaea PC earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Disgaea PC's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $2,625,747.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $1,750,498
  • Calibrated midpoint (x30): $2,625,747
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $5,251,495

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

How many copies has Disgaea PC sold on Steam?

With 4,609 Steam reviews and a 87% positive rating, we estimate Disgaea PC has sold between 92,180 and 276,540 copies, with a best estimate of 138,270.

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 x30 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does Nippon Ichi Software, Inc. earn from Disgaea PC?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, Nippon Ichi Software, Inc. keeps an estimated $1,838,023 from Disgaea PC's gross revenue of $2,625,747.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $2,625,747
  • Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$787,724
  • Developer Revenue: $1,838,023

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

What percentage does Steam take from Disgaea PC?

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 Disgaea PC, with an estimated gross revenue of $2,625,747, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $787,724 and Nippon Ichi Software, Inc. receives $1,838,023.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Disgaea PC?

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 ($1,750,498 to $5,251,495) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x30) and a calibrated ASP of $19.

What would Disgaea PC earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Disgaea PC generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Nippon Ichi Software, Inc. would keep approximately $2,430,658 - that's $592,635 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $195,090. 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 $1,838,023.

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 Disgaea PC?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 15.6 hours in Disgaea PC, with a median playtime of 2.5 hours. The large gap between average and median suggests a dedicated core community playing well beyond the typical player.