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Steam revenue analysis

Forager Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

HopFrog · Balor Games

$19.8MEst. Gross Revenue

1,062,906 estimated sales, 90% positive reviews, and $14,319,566.91 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action90% Positive$19.99

Revenue Overview

$19.8M

Gross Revenue

$14.3M

Developer Revenue

1,062,906

Est. Copies Sold

$19.8M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$15.2MLow estimate
$19.8MBest estimate
$45.6MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$19,759,423
− Steam Platform Fee(27.5%)
−$5,439,856
Developer Revenue
$14,319,567

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 72.5%($14,319,567)Steam: 27.5%($5,439,856)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$3,000,000
Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)$2,439,856
Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)—

More context in the Steam game revenue hub or in the Steam revenue calculator.

How we estimate this

90%positive
40,881Total Reviews
36,793positive (90%)
4,088negative (10%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    40,881 reviews and a 90% 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 Forager, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×26 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 $20, we estimate a realized average sale price of $19 to account for discounting over time.

  4. 4

    Translate gross revenue into developer revenue

    We then apply Steam's effective fee rate of 27.5%. That turns an estimated $19,759,423 in gross revenue into roughly $14,319,567 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$18.59

List price $19.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×26

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

27.5%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Forager use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x26 and a calibrated average sale price of $19 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: $19,759,423

To developer

$14,319,567

To developer: 72.5%

$14,319,567

Platform fee: 27.5%

$5,439,856

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $19,759,423

To developer

$17,508,292

To developer: 88.6%

$17,508,292

Platform fee: 11.4%

$2,251,131

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 11.4%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $19,759,423

To developer

$13,831,596

To developer: 70.0%

$13,831,596

Platform fee: 30.0%

$5,927,827

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

Genre Market Position

Top 21% by revenue in Action
21%

Top 21% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Forager ranks in the top 21% of 2141 tracked action top-sellers, with estimated revenue 3× this group's median.

Baseline: HelpfulCalculator's curated set of top-grossing Steam games, not the entire Steam catalog. Niche genres may have small samples.

Playtime & Engagement

25.3h avg14.4h median

25.3h

Average Playtime

14.4h

Median Playtime

0.1h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

Forager keeps players engaged for an average of 25.3 hours – solid engagement for a action game.

Current Activity0% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperHopFrog
PublisherBalor Games
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$19.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$18.59
GenreAction
Peak Players235
SteamSpy Owners1,000,000 .. 2,000,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Forager earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Forager's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $19,759,423.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $15,199,556
  • Calibrated midpoint (x26): $19,759,423
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $45,598,667

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

How many copies has Forager sold on Steam?

With 40,881 Steam reviews and a 90% positive rating, we estimate Forager has sold between 817,620 and 2,452,860 copies, with a best estimate of 1,062,906.

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 x26 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does HopFrog earn from Forager?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 27.5%, HopFrog keeps an estimated $14,319,567 from Forager's gross revenue of $19,759,423.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $19,759,423
  • Steam's Fee (27.5%): -$5,439,856
  • Developer Revenue: $14,319,567

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

What percentage does Steam take from Forager?

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 Forager, with an estimated gross revenue of $19,759,423, this results in an effective rate of 27.5%. Steam keeps approximately $5,439,856 and HopFrog receives $14,319,567.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Forager?

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 ($15,199,556 to $45,598,667) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x26) and a calibrated ASP of $19.

What would Forager earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Forager generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, HopFrog would keep approximately $17,508,292 - that's $3,188,725 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $2,251,131. 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 $13,831,596.

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 Forager?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 25.3 hours in Forager, with a median playtime of 14.4 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.