Enigma of Fear Steam key art
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Steam revenue analysis

Enigma of Fear Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Dumativa, Cellbit · Dumativa, CriticalLeap

$6.8MEst. Gross Revenue

245,511 estimated sales, 97% positive reviews, and $4,793,111.25 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action97% Positive$19.49

Revenue Overview

$6.8M

Gross Revenue

$4.8M

Developer Revenue

245,511

Est. Copies Sold

$6.8M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$5.1MLow estimate
$6.8MBest estimate
$15.2MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$6,847,302
− Steam Platform Fee(30.0%)
−$2,054,191
Developer Revenue
$4,793,111

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.0%($4,793,111)Steam: 30.0%($2,054,191)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$2,054,191
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

97%positive
9,093Total Reviews
8,820positive (97%)
273negative (3%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    9,093 reviews and a 97% 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 Enigma of Fear, 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 $19, 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 $6,847,302 in gross revenue into roughly $4,793,111 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$27.89

List price $19.49

Boxleiter multiplier

×27

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

30.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Enigma of Fear 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 $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: $6,847,302

To developer

$4,793,111

To developer: 70.0%

$4,793,111

Platform fee: 30.0%

$2,054,191

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $6,847,302

To developer

$6,145,626

To developer: 89.8%

$6,145,626

Platform fee: 10.2%

$701,676

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 10.2%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $6,847,302

To developer

$4,793,111

To developer: 70.0%

$4,793,111

Platform fee: 30.0%

$2,054,191

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

Genre Market Position

Top 46% by revenue in Action
46%

Top 46% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Enigma of Fear ranks in the top 46% 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

10h avg8.9h median

10h

Average Playtime

8.9h

Median Playtime

0h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

Enigma of Fear keeps players engaged for an average of 10 hours – solid engagement for a action game.

Current Activity0% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperDumativa, Cellbit
PublisherDumativa, CriticalLeap
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$19.49
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$27.89
GenreAction
Peak Players43
SteamSpy Owners200,000 .. 500,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Enigma of Fear earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Enigma of Fear's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $6,847,302.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $5,072,075
  • Calibrated midpoint (x27): $6,847,302
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $15,216,226

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

How many copies has Enigma of Fear sold on Steam?

With 9,093 Steam reviews and a 97% positive rating, we estimate Enigma of Fear has sold between 181,860 and 545,580 copies, with a best estimate of 245,511.

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 Dumativa, Cellbit earn from Enigma of Fear?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, Dumativa, Cellbit keeps an estimated $4,793,111 from Enigma of Fear's gross revenue of $6,847,302.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $6,847,302
  • Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$2,054,191
  • Developer Revenue: $4,793,111

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

What percentage does Steam take from Enigma of Fear?

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 Enigma of Fear, with an estimated gross revenue of $6,847,302, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $2,054,191 and Dumativa, Cellbit receives $4,793,111.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Enigma of Fear?

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 ($5,072,075 to $15,216,226) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x27) and a calibrated ASP of $28.

What would Enigma of Fear earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Enigma of Fear generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Dumativa, Cellbit would keep approximately $6,145,626 - that's $1,352,514 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $701,676. 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 $4,793,111.

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 Enigma of Fear?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 10 hours in Enigma of Fear, with a median playtime of 8.9 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.