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Steam revenue analysis

FlatOut Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Bugbear Entertainment, ZOOM Platform Media, Jordan Freeman Group · Strategy First

$1.2MEst. Gross Revenue

169,601 estimated sales, 92% positive reviews, and $809,675.17 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action92% Positive$1.49

Revenue Overview

$1.2M

Gross Revenue

$809.7K

Developer Revenue

169,601

Est. Copies Sold

$1.2M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$746.2KLow estimate
$1.2MBest estimate
$2.2MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$1,156,679
− Steam Platform Fee(30.0%)
−$347,004
Developer Revenue
$809,675

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.0%($809,675)Steam: 30.0%($347,004)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$347,004
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
5,471Total Reviews
5,033positive (92%)
438negative (8%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    5,471 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 FlatOut, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×31 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 $1, we estimate a realized average sale price of $7 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 $1,156,679 in gross revenue into roughly $809,675 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$6.82

List price $1.49

Boxleiter multiplier

×31

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

30.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for FlatOut use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x31 and a calibrated average sale price of $7 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: $1,156,679

To developer

$809,675

To developer: 70.0%

$809,675

Platform fee: 30.0%

$347,004

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $1,156,679

To developer

$1,137,877

To developer: 98.4%

$1,137,877

Platform fee: 1.6%

$18,801

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 1.6%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $1,156,679

To developer

$809,675

To developer: 70.0%

$809,675

Platform fee: 30.0%

$347,004

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

Genre Market Position

Top 94% by revenue in Action
94%

Top 94% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

FlatOut ranks in the top 94% 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

16.6h avg1.7h median

16.6h

Average Playtime

1.7h

Median Playtime

24.8h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

A median playtime of 1.7h and average of 16.6h suggest a dedicated core community playing this action game well beyond the typical player.

Current Activity100% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperBugbear Entertainment, ZOOM Platform Media, Jordan Freeman Group
PublisherStrategy First
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$1.49
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$6.82
GenreAction
Peak Players15
SteamSpy Owners100,000 .. 200,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has FlatOut earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate FlatOut's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $1,156,679.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $746,244
  • Calibrated midpoint (x31): $1,156,679
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $2,238,733

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

How many copies has FlatOut sold on Steam?

With 5,471 Steam reviews and a 92% positive rating, we estimate FlatOut has sold between 109,420 and 328,260 copies, with a best estimate of 169,601.

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 x31 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does Bugbear Entertainment, ZOOM Platform Media, Jordan Freeman Group earn from FlatOut?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, Bugbear Entertainment, ZOOM Platform Media, Jordan Freeman Group keeps an estimated $809,675 from FlatOut's gross revenue of $1,156,679.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $1,156,679
  • Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$347,004
  • Developer Revenue: $809,675

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

What percentage does Steam take from FlatOut?

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 FlatOut, with an estimated gross revenue of $1,156,679, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $347,004 and Bugbear Entertainment, ZOOM Platform Media, Jordan Freeman Group receives $809,675.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for FlatOut?

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 ($746,244 to $2,238,733) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x31) and a calibrated ASP of $7.

What would FlatOut earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If FlatOut generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Bugbear Entertainment, ZOOM Platform Media, Jordan Freeman Group would keep approximately $1,137,877 - that's $328,202 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $18,801. 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 $809,675.

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 FlatOut?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 16.6 hours in FlatOut, with a median playtime of 1.7 hours. The large gap between average and median suggests a dedicated core community playing well beyond the typical player.