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Steam revenue analysis

Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Dark Crystal Games · Prime Matter

$3.9MEst. Gross Revenue

136,260 estimated sales, 77% positive reviews, and $2,717,433.18 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action77% Positive$2.99

Revenue Overview

$3.9M

Gross Revenue

$2.7M

Developer Revenue

136,260

Est. Copies Sold

$3.9M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$2.6MLow estimate
$3.9MBest estimate
$7.8MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$3,882,047
Steam Platform Fee(30.0%)
−$1,164,614
Developer Revenue
$2,717,433

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.0%($2,717,433)Steam: 30.0%($1,164,614)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$1,164,614
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

77%positive
4,542Total Reviews
3,497positive (77%)
1,045negative (23%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    4,542 reviews and a 77% 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 Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG, 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 $3, we estimate a realized average sale price of $28 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 $3,882,047 in gross revenue into roughly $2,717,433 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$28.49

List price $2.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×30

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

30.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG 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 $28 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: $3,882,047

To developer

$2,717,433

To developer: 70.0%

$2,717,433

Platform fee: 30.0%

$1,164,614

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $3,882,047

To developer

$3,536,202

To developer: 91.1%

$3,536,202

Platform fee: 8.9%

$345,846

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 8.9%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $3,882,047

To developer

$2,717,433

To developer: 70.0%

$2,717,433

Platform fee: 30.0%

$1,164,614

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

Genre Market Position

Top 65% by revenue in Action
65%

Top 65% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG ranks in the top 65% 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

16.3h avg6.7h median

16.3h

Average Playtime

6.7h

Median Playtime

6.4h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

A median playtime of 6.7h and average of 16.3h suggest a dedicated core community playing this action game well beyond the typical player.

Current Activity39% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperDark Crystal Games
PublisherPrime Matter
Release Date
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$2.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$28.49
GenreAction
Peak Players28
SteamSpy Owners200,000 .. 500,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $3,882,047.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $2,588,032
  • Calibrated midpoint (x30): $3,882,047
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $7,764,095

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

How many copies has Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG sold on Steam?

With 4,542 Steam reviews and a 77% positive rating, we estimate Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG has sold between 90,840 and 272,520 copies, with a best estimate of 136,260.

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 Dark Crystal Games earn from Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, Dark Crystal Games keeps an estimated $2,717,433 from Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG's gross revenue of $3,882,047.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $3,882,047
  • Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$1,164,614
  • Developer Revenue: $2,717,433

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

What percentage does Steam take from Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG?

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 Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG, with an estimated gross revenue of $3,882,047, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $1,164,614 and Dark Crystal Games receives $2,717,433.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG?

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 ($2,588,032 to $7,764,095) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x30) and a calibrated ASP of $28.

What would Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Dark Crystal Games would keep approximately $3,536,202 - that's $818,769 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $345,846. 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 $2,717,433.

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 Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 16.3 hours in Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG, with a median playtime of 6.7 hours. The large gap between average and median suggests a dedicated core community playing well beyond the typical player.