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Steam revenue analysis

Gothic 3 Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Piranha Bytes · THQ Nordic

$5.9MEst. Gross Revenue

318,192 estimated sales, 81% positive reviews, and $4,140,632.50 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action81% Positive$19.99MC 63

Revenue Overview

$5.9M

Gross Revenue

$4.1M

Developer Revenue

318,192

Est. Copies Sold

$5.9M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$4.2MLow estimate
$5.9MBest estimate
$12.7MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$5,915,189
− Steam Platform Fee(30.0%)
−$1,774,557
Developer Revenue
$4,140,633

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.0%($4,140,633)Steam: 30.0%($1,774,557)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$1,774,557
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

81%positive
11,364Total Reviews
9,205positive (81%)
2,159negative (19%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    11,364 reviews and a 81% 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 Gothic 3, 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 $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 30.0%. That turns an estimated $5,915,189 in gross revenue into roughly $4,140,633 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$18.59

List price $19.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×28

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

30.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Gothic 3 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 $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: $5,915,189

To developer

$4,140,633

To developer: 70.0%

$4,140,633

Platform fee: 30.0%

$1,774,557

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $5,915,189

To developer

$5,325,367

To developer: 90.0%

$5,325,367

Platform fee: 10.0%

$589,823

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 10.0%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $5,915,189

To developer

$4,140,633

To developer: 70.0%

$4,140,633

Platform fee: 30.0%

$1,774,557

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

Genre Market Position

Top 50% by revenue in Action
50%

Top 50% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Gothic 3 ranks in the top 50% 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

38.1h avg3.4h median

38.1h

Average Playtime

3.4h

Median Playtime

11h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

A median playtime of 3.4h and average of 38.1h suggest a dedicated core community playing this action game well beyond the typical player.

Current Activity29% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperPiranha Bytes
PublisherTHQ Nordic
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$19.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$18.59
GenreAction
Peak Players173
SteamSpy Owners1,000,000 .. 2,000,000
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Features

Single-playerSteam CloudFamily Sharing

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Gothic 3 earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Gothic 3's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $5,915,189.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $4,225,135
  • Calibrated midpoint (x28): $5,915,189
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $12,675,406

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

How many copies has Gothic 3 sold on Steam?

With 11,364 Steam reviews and a 81% positive rating, we estimate Gothic 3 has sold between 227,280 and 681,840 copies, with a best estimate of 318,192.

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 Piranha Bytes earn from Gothic 3?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, Piranha Bytes keeps an estimated $4,140,633 from Gothic 3's gross revenue of $5,915,189.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $5,915,189
  • Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$1,774,557
  • Developer Revenue: $4,140,633

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

What percentage does Steam take from Gothic 3?

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 Gothic 3, with an estimated gross revenue of $5,915,189, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $1,774,557 and Piranha Bytes receives $4,140,633.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Gothic 3?

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 ($4,225,135 to $12,675,406) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x28) and a calibrated ASP of $19.

What would Gothic 3 earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Gothic 3 generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Piranha Bytes would keep approximately $5,325,367 - that's $1,184,734 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $589,823. 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 $4,140,633.

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 Gothic 3?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 38.1 hours in Gothic 3, with a median playtime of 3.4 hours. The large gap between average and median suggests a dedicated core community playing well beyond the typical player.

What is Gothic 3's Metacritic score?

Gothic 3 has a Metacritic score of 63/100, which indicates "mixed or average" reviews from critics. The Steam community rates the game 81% positive based on 11,364 user reviews.