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Steam revenue analysis

Have a Nice Death Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Magic Design Studios · Arc Games

$6.5MEst. Gross Revenue

278,292 estimated sales, 86% positive reviews, and $4,527,254.26 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action86% Positive$24.99MC 81

Revenue Overview

$6.5M

Gross Revenue

$4.5M

Developer Revenue

278,292

Est. Copies Sold

$6.5M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$4.6MLow estimate
$6.5MBest estimate
$13.9MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$6,467,506
− Steam Platform Fee(30.0%)
−$1,940,252
Developer Revenue
$4,527,254

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.0%($4,527,254)Steam: 30.0%($1,940,252)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$1,940,252
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

86%positive
9,939Total Reviews
8,548positive (86%)
1,391negative (14%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    9,939 reviews and a 86% 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 Have a Nice Death, 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 $25, we estimate a realized average sale price of $23 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 $6,467,506 in gross revenue into roughly $4,527,254 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$23.24

List price $24.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×28

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

30.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Have a Nice Death 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 $23 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: $6,467,506

To developer

$4,527,254

To developer: 70.0%

$4,527,254

Platform fee: 30.0%

$1,940,252

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $6,467,506

To developer

$5,811,405

To developer: 89.9%

$5,811,405

Platform fee: 10.1%

$656,101

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 10.1%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $6,467,506

To developer

$4,527,254

To developer: 70.0%

$4,527,254

Platform fee: 30.0%

$1,940,252

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

Genre Market Position

Top 47% by revenue in Action
47%

Top 47% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Have a Nice Death ranks in the top 47% 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

11.9h avg5.9h median

11.9h

Average Playtime

5.9h

Median Playtime

2.6h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

A median playtime of 5.9h and average of 11.9h suggest a dedicated core community playing this action game well beyond the typical player.

Current Activity22% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperMagic Design Studios
PublisherArc Games
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$24.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$23.24
GenreAction
Peak Players91
SteamSpy Owners200,000 .. 500,000
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Features

Single-playerFull controller supportFamily Sharing

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Have a Nice Death earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Have a Nice Death's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $6,467,506.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $4,619,647
  • Calibrated midpoint (x28): $6,467,506
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $13,858,942

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

How many copies has Have a Nice Death sold on Steam?

With 9,939 Steam reviews and a 86% positive rating, we estimate Have a Nice Death has sold between 198,780 and 596,340 copies, with a best estimate of 278,292.

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 Magic Design Studios earn from Have a Nice Death?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, Magic Design Studios keeps an estimated $4,527,254 from Have a Nice Death's gross revenue of $6,467,506.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $6,467,506
  • Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$1,940,252
  • Developer Revenue: $4,527,254

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

What percentage does Steam take from Have a Nice Death?

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 Have a Nice Death, with an estimated gross revenue of $6,467,506, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $1,940,252 and Magic Design Studios receives $4,527,254.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Have a Nice Death?

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 ($4,619,647 to $13,858,942) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x28) and a calibrated ASP of $23.

What would Have a Nice Death earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Have a Nice Death generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Magic Design Studios would keep approximately $5,811,405 - that's $1,284,151 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $656,101. 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 $4,527,254.

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 Have a Nice Death?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 11.9 hours in Have a Nice Death, with a median playtime of 5.9 hours. The large gap between average and median suggests a dedicated core community playing well beyond the typical player.

What is Have a Nice Death's Metacritic score?

Have a Nice Death has a Metacritic score of 81/100, which is considered "generally favorable" by critics. The Steam community rates the game 86% positive based on 9,939 user reviews.