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Steam revenue analysis

DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2 Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Square Enix, KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. · Square Enix

$9.3MEst. Gross Revenue

195,291 estimated sales, 92% positive reviews, and $6,492,058.71 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action92% Positive$49.99

Revenue Overview

$9.3M

Gross Revenue

$6.5M

Developer Revenue

195,291

Est. Copies Sold

$9.3M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$6.9MLow estimate
$9.3MBest estimate
$20.6MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$9,274,370
− Steam Platform Fee(30.0%)
−$2,782,311
Developer Revenue
$6,492,059

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.0%($6,492,059)Steam: 30.0%($2,782,311)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$2,782,311
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

92%positive
7,233Total Reviews
6,654positive (92%)
579negative (8%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    7,233 reviews and a 92% 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 DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×27 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 $50, we estimate a realized average sale price of $47 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 $9,274,370 in gross revenue into roughly $6,492,059 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$47.49

List price $49.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×27

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

30.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2 use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x27 and a calibrated average sale price of $47 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: $9,274,370

To developer

$6,492,059

To developer: 70.0%

$6,492,059

Platform fee: 30.0%

$2,782,311

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $9,274,370

To developer

$8,281,445

To developer: 89.3%

$8,281,445

Platform fee: 10.7%

$992,924

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 10.7%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $9,274,370

To developer

$6,492,059

To developer: 70.0%

$6,492,059

Platform fee: 30.0%

$2,782,311

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

Genre Market Position

Top 37% by revenue in Action
37%

Top 37% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2 ranks in the top 37% 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

57.3h avg37h median

57.3h

Average Playtime

37h

Median Playtime

0.3h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2 keeps players engaged for an average of 57.3 hours – solid engagement for a action game.

Current Activity1% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperSquare Enix, KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
PublisherSquare Enix
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$49.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$47.49
GenreAction
Peak Players425
SteamSpy Owners500,000 .. 1,000,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2 earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $9,274,370.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $6,869,903
  • Calibrated midpoint (x27): $9,274,370
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $20,609,710

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

How many copies has DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2 sold on Steam?

With 7,233 Steam reviews and a 92% positive rating, we estimate DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2 has sold between 144,660 and 433,980 copies, with a best estimate of 195,291.

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 x27 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does Square Enix, KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. earn from DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, Square Enix, KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. keeps an estimated $6,492,059 from DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2's gross revenue of $9,274,370.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $9,274,370
  • Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$2,782,311
  • Developer Revenue: $6,492,059

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

What percentage does Steam take from DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2?

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 DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2, with an estimated gross revenue of $9,274,370, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $2,782,311 and Square Enix, KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. receives $6,492,059.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2?

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 ($6,869,903 to $20,609,710) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x27) and a calibrated ASP of $47.

What would DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2 earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2 generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Square Enix, KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. would keep approximately $8,281,445 - that's $1,789,387 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $992,924. 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 $6,492,059.

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 DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 57.3 hours in DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2, with a median playtime of 37 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.