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Steam revenue analysis

God of War Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Santa Monica Studio · PlayStation Publishing LLC

$148.2MEst. Gross Revenue

4,424,476 estimated sales, 96% positive reviews, and $115,540,560.99 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action96% Positive$49.99MC 93

Revenue Overview

$148.2M

Gross Revenue

$115.5M

Developer Revenue

4,424,476

Est. Copies Sold

$37M

Revenue / Year (avg. 4 yr)

$105.8MLow estimate
$148.2MBest estimate
$317.5MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$148,175,701
− Steam Platform Fee(22.0%)
−$32,635,140
Developer Revenue
$115,540,561

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 78.0%($115,540,561)Steam: 22.0%($32,635,140)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$3,000,000
Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)$10,000,000
Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)$19,635,140

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

How we estimate this

96%positive
158,017Total Reviews
151,696positive (96%)
6,321negative (4%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    158,017 reviews and a 96% 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 God of War, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×28 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 $50, we estimate a realized average sale price of $33 to account for discounting over time.

  4. 4

    Translate gross revenue into developer revenue

    We then apply Steam's effective fee rate of 22.0%. That turns an estimated $148,175,701 in gross revenue into roughly $115,540,561 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$33.49

List price $49.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×28

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

22.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for God of War use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x28 and a calibrated average sale price of $33 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: $148,175,701

To developer

$115,540,561

To developer: 78.0%

$115,540,561

Platform fee: 22.0%

$32,635,140

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $148,175,701

To developer

$130,514,617

To developer: 88.1%

$130,514,617

Platform fee: 11.9%

$17,661,084

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 11.9%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $148,175,701

To developer

$103,722,991

To developer: 70.0%

$103,722,991

Platform fee: 30.0%

$44,452,710

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

Genre Market Position

Top 2% by revenue in Action
2%

Top 2% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

God of War ranks in the top 2% of 2141 tracked action top-sellers, with estimated revenue 25× 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

29.5h avg22.7h median

29.5h

Average Playtime

22.7h

Median Playtime

4.5h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

God of War keeps players engaged for an average of 29.5 hours – solid engagement for a action game.

Current Activity15% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperSanta Monica Studio
PublisherPlayStation Publishing LLC
Release DateJanuary 13, 2022
Years on Market4 years
Current Price$49.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$33.49
GenreAction
Peak Players1,380
SteamSpy Owners5,000,000 .. 10,000,000
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Features

Single-playerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportAdjustable Text SizeCamera ComfortColor AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyKeyboard Only OptionNarrated Game MenusPlayable without Timed InputSave AnytimeStereo SoundSubtitle OptionsSurround SoundSteam CloudRemote Play on TVFamily Sharing

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has God of War earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate God of War's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $148,175,701.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $105,839,787
  • Calibrated midpoint (x28): $148,175,701
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $317,519,360

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

How many copies has God of War sold on Steam?

With 158,017 Steam reviews and a 96% positive rating, we estimate God of War has sold between 3,160,340 and 9,481,020 copies, with a best estimate of 4,424,476.

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 x28 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does Santa Monica Studio earn from God of War?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 22.0%, Santa Monica Studio keeps an estimated $115,540,561 from God of War's gross revenue of $148,175,701.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $148,175,701
  • Steam's Fee (22.0%): -$32,635,140
  • Developer Revenue: $115,540,561

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

What percentage does Steam take from God of War?

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 God of War, with an estimated gross revenue of $148,175,701, this results in an effective rate of 22.0%. Steam keeps approximately $32,635,140 and Santa Monica Studio receives $115,540,561.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for God of War?

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 ($105,839,787 to $317,519,360) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x28) and a calibrated ASP of $33.

What would God of War earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If God of War generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Santa Monica Studio would keep approximately $130,514,617 - that's $14,974,056 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $17,661,084. 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 $103,722,991.

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 God of War?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 29.5 hours in God of War, with a median playtime of 22.7 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.

What is God of War's Metacritic score?

God of War has a Metacritic score of 93/100, which is considered "generally favorable" by critics. The Steam community rates the game 96% positive based on 158,017 user reviews.