Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City Steam key art
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Steam revenue analysis

Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Rockstar North / Toronto · Rockstar Games

$12.6MEst. Gross Revenue

355,985 estimated sales, 74% positive reviews, and $8,940,722.20 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action74% Positive$68.00

Revenue Overview

$12.6M

Gross Revenue

$8.9M

Developer Revenue

355,985

Est. Copies Sold

$786.7K

Revenue / Year (avg. 16 yr)

$7.2MLow estimate
$12.6MBest estimate
$21.6MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$12,587,630
− Steam Platform Fee(29.0%)
−$3,646,907
Developer Revenue
$8,940,722

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 71.0%($8,940,722)Steam: 29.0%($3,646,907)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$3,000,000
Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)$646,907
Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)—

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

How we estimate this

74%positive
10,171Total Reviews
7,527positive (74%)
2,644negative (26%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    10,171 reviews and a 74% 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 Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×35 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 $68, we estimate a realized average sale price of $35 to account for discounting over time.

  4. 4

    Translate gross revenue into developer revenue

    We then apply Steam's effective fee rate of 29.0%. That turns an estimated $12,587,630 in gross revenue into roughly $8,940,722 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$35.36

List price $68.00

Boxleiter multiplier

×35

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

29.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x35 and a calibrated average sale price of $35 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: $12,587,630

To developer

$8,940,722

To developer: 71.0%

$8,940,722

Platform fee: 29.0%

$3,646,907

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $12,587,630

To developer

$11,197,114

To developer: 89.0%

$11,197,114

Platform fee: 11.0%

$1,390,516

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 11.0%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $12,587,630

To developer

$8,811,341

To developer: 70.0%

$8,811,341

Platform fee: 30.0%

$3,776,289

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

Genre Market Position

Top 25% by revenue in Action
25%

Top 25% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City ranks in the top 25% of 2141 tracked action top-sellers, with estimated revenue 2× 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.

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperRockstar North / Toronto
PublisherRockstar Games
Release DateApril 11, 2010
Years on Market16 years
Current Price$68.00
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$35.36
GenreAction
SteamSpy Owners2,000,000 .. 5,000,000
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Features

Single-playerMulti-player

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $12,587,630.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $7,192,931
  • Calibrated midpoint (x35): $12,587,630
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $21,578,794

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

How many copies has Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City sold on Steam?

With 10,171 Steam reviews and a 74% positive rating, we estimate Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City has sold between 203,420 and 610,260 copies, with a best estimate of 355,985.

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 x35 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does Rockstar North / Toronto earn from Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 29.0%, Rockstar North / Toronto keeps an estimated $8,940,722 from Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City's gross revenue of $12,587,630.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $12,587,630
  • Steam's Fee (29.0%): -$3,646,907
  • Developer Revenue: $8,940,722

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

What percentage does Steam take from Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City?

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 Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City, with an estimated gross revenue of $12,587,630, this results in an effective rate of 29.0%. Steam keeps approximately $3,646,907 and Rockstar North / Toronto receives $8,940,722.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City?

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 ($7,192,931 to $21,578,794) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x35) and a calibrated ASP of $35.

What would Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Rockstar North / Toronto would keep approximately $11,197,114 - that's $2,256,392 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $1,390,516. 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 $8,811,341.

Note: This is a hypothetical comparison. Actual sales volumes differ significantly between platforms, and Steam's larger user base typically drives substantially higher sales.