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Steam revenue analysis

Granblue Fantasy: Relink Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Cygames, Inc.

$45.6MEst. Gross Revenue

1,199,975 estimated sales, 90% positive reviews, and $33,690,287.69 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action90% Positive$39.99

Revenue Overview

$45.6M

Gross Revenue

$33.7M

Developer Revenue

1,199,975

Est. Copies Sold

$45.6M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$36.5MLow estimate
$45.6MBest estimate
$109.4MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$45,587,050
− Steam Platform Fee(26.1%)
−$11,896,763
Developer Revenue
$33,690,288

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 73.9%($33,690,288)Steam: 26.1%($11,896,763)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$3,000,000
Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)$8,896,763
Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)—

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

How we estimate this

90%positive
47,999Total Reviews
43,199positive (90%)
4,800negative (10%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    47,999 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 Granblue Fantasy: Relink, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×25 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 $40, we estimate a realized average sale price of $38 to account for discounting over time.

  4. 4

    Translate gross revenue into developer revenue

    We then apply Steam's effective fee rate of 26.1%. That turns an estimated $45,587,050 in gross revenue into roughly $33,690,288 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$37.99

List price $39.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×25

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

26.1%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Granblue Fantasy: Relink use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x25 and a calibrated average sale price of $38 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: $45,587,050

To developer

$33,690,288

To developer: 73.9%

$33,690,288

Platform fee: 26.1%

$11,896,763

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $45,587,050

To developer

$40,236,604

To developer: 88.3%

$40,236,604

Platform fee: 11.7%

$5,350,446

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 11.7%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $45,587,050

To developer

$31,910,935

To developer: 70.0%

$31,910,935

Platform fee: 30.0%

$13,676,115

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

Genre Market Position

Top 9% by revenue in Action
9%

Top 9% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Granblue Fantasy: Relink ranks in the top 9% of 2141 tracked action top-sellers, with estimated revenue 8× 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

58.9h avg34.8h median

58.9h

Average Playtime

34.8h

Median Playtime

1.5h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

Granblue Fantasy: Relink keeps players engaged for an average of 58.9 hours – solid engagement for a action game.

Current Activity3% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperCygames, Inc.
PublisherCygames, Inc.
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$39.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$37.99
GenreAction
Peak Players996
SteamSpy Owners2,000,000 .. 5,000,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Granblue Fantasy: Relink earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Granblue Fantasy: Relink's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $45,587,050.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $36,469,640
  • Calibrated midpoint (x25): $45,587,050
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $109,408,921

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

How many copies has Granblue Fantasy: Relink sold on Steam?

With 47,999 Steam reviews and a 90% positive rating, we estimate Granblue Fantasy: Relink has sold between 959,980 and 2,879,940 copies, with a best estimate of 1,199,975.

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 x25 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does Cygames, Inc. earn from Granblue Fantasy: Relink?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 26.1%, Cygames, Inc. keeps an estimated $33,690,288 from Granblue Fantasy: Relink's gross revenue of $45,587,050.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $45,587,050
  • Steam's Fee (26.1%): -$11,896,763
  • Developer Revenue: $33,690,288

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

What percentage does Steam take from Granblue Fantasy: Relink?

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 Granblue Fantasy: Relink, with an estimated gross revenue of $45,587,050, this results in an effective rate of 26.1%. Steam keeps approximately $11,896,763 and Cygames, Inc. receives $33,690,288.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Granblue Fantasy: Relink?

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 ($36,469,640 to $109,408,921) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x25) and a calibrated ASP of $38.

What would Granblue Fantasy: Relink earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Granblue Fantasy: Relink generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Cygames, Inc. would keep approximately $40,236,604 - that's $6,546,317 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $5,350,446. 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 $31,910,935.

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 Granblue Fantasy: Relink?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 58.9 hours in Granblue Fantasy: Relink, with a median playtime of 34.8 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.