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Steam revenue analysis

DOOM: The Dark Ages Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

id Software · Bethesda Softworks

$34.1MEst. Gross Revenue

541,775 estimated sales, 87% positive reviews, and $25,094,805.44 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action87% Positive$69.99

Revenue Overview

$34.1M

Gross Revenue

$25.1M

Developer Revenue

541,775

Est. Copies Sold

$34.1M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$27.3MLow estimate
$34.1MBest estimate
$81.9MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$34,126,407
− Steam Platform Fee(26.5%)
−$9,031,602
Developer Revenue
$25,094,805

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 73.5%($25,094,805)Steam: 26.5%($9,031,602)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$3,000,000
Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)$6,031,602
Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)—

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

How we estimate this

87%positive
21,671Total Reviews
18,854positive (87%)
2,817negative (13%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    21,671 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 DOOM: The Dark Ages, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×25 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 $70, we estimate a realized average sale price of $63 to account for discounting over time.

  4. 4

    Translate gross revenue into developer revenue

    We then apply Steam's effective fee rate of 26.5%. That turns an estimated $34,126,407 in gross revenue into roughly $25,094,805 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$62.99

List price $69.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×25

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

26.5%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for DOOM: The Dark Ages use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x25 and a calibrated average sale price of $63 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: $34,126,407

To developer

$25,094,805

To developer: 73.5%

$25,094,805

Platform fee: 26.5%

$9,031,602

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $34,126,407

To developer

$30,151,238

To developer: 88.4%

$30,151,238

Platform fee: 11.6%

$3,975,169

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 11.6%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $34,126,407

To developer

$23,888,485

To developer: 70.0%

$23,888,485

Platform fee: 30.0%

$10,237,922

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

Genre Market Position

Top 13% by revenue in Action
13%

Top 13% 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: The Dark Ages ranks in the top 13% of 2141 tracked action top-sellers, with estimated revenue 6× 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

17.8h avg11.8h median

17.8h

Average Playtime

11.8h

Median Playtime

2.1h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

DOOM: The Dark Ages keeps players engaged for an average of 17.8 hours – solid engagement for a action game.

Current Activity12% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

Developerid Software
PublisherBethesda Softworks
Release DateMay 13, 2025
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$69.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$62.99
GenreAction
Peak Players3,518
SteamSpy Owners500,000 .. 1,000,000
SteamView on Store

Features

Single-playerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Trading CardsColor AlternativesAdjustable DifficultySurround SoundSteam CloudHDR availableFamily Sharing

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has DOOM: The Dark Ages earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate DOOM: The Dark Ages's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $34,126,407.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $27,301,126
  • Calibrated midpoint (x25): $34,126,407
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $81,903,377

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

How many copies has DOOM: The Dark Ages sold on Steam?

With 21,671 Steam reviews and a 87% positive rating, we estimate DOOM: The Dark Ages has sold between 433,420 and 1,300,260 copies, with a best estimate of 541,775.

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 x25 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does id Software earn from DOOM: The Dark Ages?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 26.5%, id Software keeps an estimated $25,094,805 from DOOM: The Dark Ages's gross revenue of $34,126,407.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $34,126,407
  • Steam's Fee (26.5%): -$9,031,602
  • Developer Revenue: $25,094,805

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

What percentage does Steam take from DOOM: The Dark Ages?

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: The Dark Ages, with an estimated gross revenue of $34,126,407, this results in an effective rate of 26.5%. Steam keeps approximately $9,031,602 and id Software receives $25,094,805.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for DOOM: The Dark Ages?

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 ($27,301,126 to $81,903,377) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x25) and a calibrated ASP of $63.

What would DOOM: The Dark Ages earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If DOOM: The Dark Ages generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, id Software would keep approximately $30,151,238 - that's $5,056,433 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $3,975,169. 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 $23,888,485.

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: The Dark Ages?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 17.8 hours in DOOM: The Dark Ages, with a median playtime of 11.8 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.