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Steam revenue analysis

Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Interplay Inc. · Bethesda Softworks

$5.9MEst. Gross Revenue

643,742 estimated sales, 94% positive reviews, and $4,096,130.35 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action94% Positive$9.99MC 89

Revenue Overview

$5.9M

Gross Revenue

$4.1M

Developer Revenue

643,742

Est. Copies Sold

$5.9M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$4MLow estimate
$5.9MBest estimate
$12.1MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$5,851,615
Steam Platform Fee(30.0%)
−$1,755,484
Developer Revenue
$4,096,130

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.0%($4,096,130)Steam: 30.0%($1,755,484)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$1,755,484
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

94%positive
22,198Total Reviews
20,866positive (94%)
1,332negative (6%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    22,198 reviews and a 94% 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 Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×29 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 $10, we estimate a realized average sale price of $9 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 $5,851,615 in gross revenue into roughly $4,096,130 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$9.09

List price $9.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×29

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

30.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game 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 $9 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: $5,851,615

To developer

$4,096,130

To developer: 70.0%

$4,096,130

Platform fee: 30.0%

$1,755,484

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $5,851,615

To developer

$5,269,421

To developer: 90.1%

$5,269,421

Platform fee: 9.9%

$582,194

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 9.9%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $5,851,615

To developer

$4,096,130

To developer: 70.0%

$4,096,130

Platform fee: 30.0%

$1,755,484

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

Genre Market Position

Top 51% by revenue in Action
51%

Top 51% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game ranks in the top 51% 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

6.5h avg1h median

6.5h

Average Playtime

1h

Median Playtime

0.3h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

A median playtime of 1h and average of 6.5h 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

DeveloperInterplay Inc.
PublisherBethesda Softworks
Release Date
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$9.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$9.09
GenreAction
Peak Players89
SteamSpy Owners2,000,000 .. 5,000,000

Features

Single-playerSteam CloudFamily Sharing

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $5,851,615.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $4,035,596
  • Calibrated midpoint (x29): $5,851,615
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $12,106,789

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

How many copies has Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game sold on Steam?

With 22,198 Steam reviews and a 94% positive rating, we estimate Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game has sold between 443,960 and 1,331,880 copies, with a best estimate of 643,742.

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 Interplay Inc. earn from Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, Interplay Inc. keeps an estimated $4,096,130 from Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game's gross revenue of $5,851,615.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $5,851,615
  • Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$1,755,484
  • Developer Revenue: $4,096,130

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

What percentage does Steam take from Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game?

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 Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game, with an estimated gross revenue of $5,851,615, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $1,755,484 and Interplay Inc. receives $4,096,130.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game?

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 ($4,035,596 to $12,106,789) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x29) and a calibrated ASP of $9.

What would Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Interplay Inc. would keep approximately $5,269,421 - that's $1,173,291 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $582,194. 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 $4,096,130.

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 Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 6.5 hours in Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game, with a median playtime of 1 hours. The large gap between average and median suggests a dedicated core community playing well beyond the typical player.

What is Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game's Metacritic score?

Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game has a Metacritic score of 89/100, which is considered "generally favorable" by critics. The Steam community rates the game 94% positive based on 22,198 user reviews.