DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition Steam key art
DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition cover art

Steam revenue analysis

DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Jesse Makkonen

$1.7MEst. Gross Revenue

379,502 estimated sales, 93% positive reviews, and $1,206,057.36 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action93% Positive$0.69

Revenue Overview

$1.7M

Gross Revenue

$1.2M

Developer Revenue

379,502

Est. Copies Sold

$1.7M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$1.1MLow estimate
$1.7MBest estimate
$3.3MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$1,722,939
− Steam Platform Fee(30.0%)
−$516,882
Developer Revenue
$1,206,057

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.0%($1,206,057)Steam: 30.0%($516,882)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$516,882
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

93%positive
12,242Total Reviews
11,385positive (93%)
857negative (7%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    12,242 reviews and a 93% 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 DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×31 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 $1, we estimate a realized average sale price of $5 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 $1,722,939 in gross revenue into roughly $1,206,057 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$4.54

List price $0.69

Boxleiter multiplier

×31

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

30.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x31 and a calibrated average sale price of $5 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: $1,722,939

To developer

$1,206,057

To developer: 70.0%

$1,206,057

Platform fee: 30.0%

$516,882

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $1,722,939

To developer

$1,636,186

To developer: 95.0%

$1,636,186

Platform fee: 5.0%

$86,753

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 5.0%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $1,722,939

To developer

$1,206,057

To developer: 70.0%

$1,206,057

Platform fee: 30.0%

$516,882

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

Genre Market Position

Top 89% by revenue in Action
89%

Top 89% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition ranks in the top 89% 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

4.3h avg4.2h median

4.3h

Average Playtime

4.2h

Median Playtime

3h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition keeps players engaged for an average of 4.3 hours – solid engagement for a action game.

Current Activity70% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperJesse Makkonen
PublisherJesse Makkonen
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$0.69
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$4.54
GenreAction
Peak Players3
SteamSpy Owners2,000,000 .. 5,000,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $1,722,939.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $1,111,574
  • Calibrated midpoint (x31): $1,722,939
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $3,334,721

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

How many copies has DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition sold on Steam?

With 12,242 Steam reviews and a 93% positive rating, we estimate DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition has sold between 244,840 and 734,520 copies, with a best estimate of 379,502.

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 x31 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does Jesse Makkonen earn from DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, Jesse Makkonen keeps an estimated $1,206,057 from DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition's gross revenue of $1,722,939.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $1,722,939
  • Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$516,882
  • Developer Revenue: $1,206,057

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

What percentage does Steam take from DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition?

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 DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition, with an estimated gross revenue of $1,722,939, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $516,882 and Jesse Makkonen receives $1,206,057.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition?

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 ($1,111,574 to $3,334,721) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x31) and a calibrated ASP of $5.

What would DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Jesse Makkonen would keep approximately $1,636,186 - that's $430,129 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $86,753. 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 $1,206,057.

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 DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 4.3 hours in DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition, with a median playtime of 4.2 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.