Steam revenue analysis

DOOM Eternal Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Q: How much has DOOM Eternal earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate DOOM Eternal's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $136,164,644. This estimate comes with a confidence range: Conservative estimate (x20): $93,906,651 Calibrated midpoint (x29): $136,164,644 Optimistic estimate (x60): $281,719,952 The actual revenue may vary due to regional pricing, seasonal discounts, and refund rates.

Q: How many copies has DOOM Eternal sold on Steam?

With 206,026 Steam reviews and a 91% positive rating, we estimate DOOM Eternal has sold between 4,120,520 and 12,361,560 copies, with a best estimate of 5,974,754. 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.

Q: How much does id Software earn from DOOM Eternal?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 22.2%, id Software keeps an estimated $105,931,715 from DOOM Eternal's gross revenue of $136,164,644. Here's the breakdown: Gross Revenue: $136,164,644 Steam's Fee (22.2%): -$30,232,929 Developer Revenue: $105,931,715 Note: This doesn't account for publisher shares, taxes, or development costs.

Q: What percentage does Steam take from DOOM Eternal?

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 DOOM Eternal, with an estimated gross revenue of $136,164,644, this results in an effective rate of 22.2%. Steam keeps approximately $30,232,929 and id Software receives $105,931,715.

Q: How accurate are these revenue estimates for DOOM Eternal?

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 ($93,906,651 to $281,719,952) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x29) and a calibrated ASP of $23.

Q: What would DOOM Eternal earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If DOOM Eternal generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, id Software would keep approximately $119,944,886 - that's $14,013,171 more than on Steam. At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $16,219,757. 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 $95,315,251. Note: This is a hypothetical comparison. Actual sales volumes differ significantly between platforms, and Steam's larger user base typically drives substantially higher sales.

Q: How long do players spend in DOOM Eternal?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 23.9 hours in DOOM Eternal, with a median playtime of 9.8 hours. The large gap between average and median suggests a dedicated core community playing well beyond the typical player.

Q: What is DOOM Eternal's Metacritic score?

DOOM Eternal has a Metacritic score of 88/100, which is considered "generally favorable" by critics. The Steam community rates the game 91% positive based on 206,026 user reviews.

id Software · Bethesda Softworks

$136.2MEst. Gross Revenue

5,974,754 estimated sales, 91% positive reviews, and $105,931,714.93 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action91% Positive$39.99MC 88

Revenue Overview

$136.2M

Gross Revenue

$105.9M

Developer Revenue

5,974,754

Est. Copies Sold

$22.7M

Revenue / Year (avg. 6 yr)

$93.9MLow estimate

$136.2MBest estimate

$281.7MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue

$136,164,644

− Steam Platform Fee(22.2%)

−$30,232,929

Developer Revenue

$105,931,715

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 77.8%($105,931,715)Steam: 22.2%($30,232,929)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$3,000,000

Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)$10,000,000

Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)$17,232,929

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

How we estimate this

91%positive

206,026Total Reviews

187,484positive (91%)

18,542negative (9%)

Step by step

1
Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal
206,026 reviews and a 91% positive rating are used as the starting point because Steam review counts correlate strongly with paid ownership.
2
Apply a calibrated Boxleiter multiplier
For DOOM Eternal, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×29 and show a wider range from ×20 to ×60 to reflect uncertainty.
3
Use a realistic realized sale price instead of only list price
Rather than relying only on the current price of $40, we estimate a realized average sale price of $23 to account for discounting over time.
4
Translate gross revenue into developer revenue
We then apply Steam's effective fee rate of 22.2%. That turns an estimated $136,164,644 in gross revenue into roughly $105,931,715 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$22.79

List price $39.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×29

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

22.2%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for DOOM Eternal 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 $23 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: $136,164,644

To developer

$105,931,715

To developer: 77.8%

$105,931,715

Platform fee: 22.2%

$30,232,929

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $136,164,644

To developer

$119,944,886

To developer: 88.1%

$119,944,886

Platform fee: 11.9%

$16,219,757

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 11.9%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $136,164,644

To developer

$95,315,251

To developer: 70.0%

$95,315,251

Platform fee: 30.0%

$40,849,393

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

Genre Market Position

Top 2% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

DOOM Eternal ranks in the top 2% of 2141 tracked action top-sellers, with estimated revenue 23× 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

23.9h

Average Playtime

9.8h

Median Playtime

1.2h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

A median playtime of 9.8h and average of 23.9h suggest a dedicated core community playing this action game well beyond the typical player.

Current Activity5% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

Developerid Software

PublisherBethesda Softworks

Release DateMarch 18, 2020

Years on Market6 years

Current Price$39.99

Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$22.79

GenreAction

Peak Players2,262

SteamSpy Owners5,000,000 .. 10,000,000

SteamView on Store

Features

Single-playerMulti-playerPvPOnline PvPSteam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsColor AlternativesAdjustable DifficultyStereo SoundSurround SoundPartial Controller SupportSteam CloudRemote Play on PhoneRemote Play on TabletHDR availableFamily Sharing

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has DOOM Eternal earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate DOOM Eternal's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $136,164,644.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

Conservative estimate (x20): $93,906,651
Calibrated midpoint (x29): $136,164,644
Optimistic estimate (x60): $281,719,952

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

How many copies has DOOM Eternal sold on Steam?

With 206,026 Steam reviews and a 91% positive rating, we estimate DOOM Eternal has sold between 4,120,520 and 12,361,560 copies, with a best estimate of 5,974,754.

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 id Software earn from DOOM Eternal?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 22.2%, id Software keeps an estimated $105,931,715 from DOOM Eternal's gross revenue of $136,164,644.

Here's the breakdown:

Gross Revenue: $136,164,644
Steam's Fee (22.2%): -$30,232,929
Developer Revenue: $105,931,715

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

What percentage does Steam take from DOOM Eternal?

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 DOOM Eternal, with an estimated gross revenue of $136,164,644, this results in an effective rate of 22.2%. Steam keeps approximately $30,232,929 and id Software receives $105,931,715.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for DOOM Eternal?

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 ($93,906,651 to $281,719,952) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x29) and a calibrated ASP of $23.

What would DOOM Eternal earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If DOOM Eternal generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, id Software would keep approximately $119,944,886 - that's $14,013,171 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $16,219,757. 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 $95,315,251.

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 DOOM Eternal?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 23.9 hours in DOOM Eternal, with a median playtime of 9.8 hours. The large gap between average and median suggests a dedicated core community playing well beyond the typical player.

What is DOOM Eternal's Metacritic score?

DOOM Eternal has a Metacritic score of 88/100, which is considered "generally favorable" by critics. The Steam community rates the game 91% positive based on 206,026 user reviews.

Genre Market Position

Top 2% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

DOOM Eternal ranks in the top 2% of 2141 tracked action top-sellers, with estimated revenue 23× 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much has DOOM Eternal earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate DOOM Eternal's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $136,164,644.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

Conservative estimate (x20): $93,906,651
Calibrated midpoint (x29): $136,164,644
Optimistic estimate (x60): $281,719,952

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

How many copies has DOOM Eternal sold on Steam?

With 206,026 Steam reviews and a 91% positive rating, we estimate DOOM Eternal has sold between 4,120,520 and 12,361,560 copies, with a best estimate of 5,974,754.

How much does id Software earn from DOOM Eternal?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 22.2%, id Software keeps an estimated $105,931,715 from DOOM Eternal's gross revenue of $136,164,644.

Here's the breakdown:

Gross Revenue: $136,164,644
Steam's Fee (22.2%): -$30,232,929
Developer Revenue: $105,931,715

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

What percentage does Steam take from DOOM Eternal?

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 DOOM Eternal, with an estimated gross revenue of $136,164,644, this results in an effective rate of 22.2%. Steam keeps approximately $30,232,929 and id Software receives $105,931,715.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for DOOM Eternal?

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

What would DOOM Eternal earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If DOOM Eternal generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, id Software would keep approximately $119,944,886 - that's $14,013,171 more than on Steam.

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 DOOM Eternal?

What is DOOM Eternal's Metacritic score?

DOOM Eternal has a Metacritic score of 88/100, which is considered "generally favorable" by critics. The Steam community rates the game 91% positive based on 206,026 user reviews.