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Steam revenue analysis

Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Guerrilla · PlayStation Publishing LLC

$29.5MEst. Gross Revenue

613,845 estimated sales, 89% positive reviews, and $21,593,816.16 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action89% Positive$59.99

Revenue Overview

$29.5M

Gross Revenue

$21.6M

Developer Revenue

613,845

Est. Copies Sold

$14.7M

Revenue / Year (avg. 2 yr)

$21.8MLow estimate
$29.5MBest estimate
$65.5MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$29,458,422
− Steam Platform Fee(26.7%)
−$7,864,605
Developer Revenue
$21,593,816

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 73.3%($21,593,816)Steam: 26.7%($7,864,605)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$3,000,000
Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)$4,864,605
Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)—

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

How we estimate this

89%positive
22,735Total Reviews
20,234positive (89%)
2,501negative (11%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    22,735 reviews and a 89% 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 Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×27 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 $60, we estimate a realized average sale price of $48 to account for discounting over time.

  4. 4

    Translate gross revenue into developer revenue

    We then apply Steam's effective fee rate of 26.7%. That turns an estimated $29,458,422 in gross revenue into roughly $21,593,816 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$47.99

List price $59.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×27

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

26.7%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x27 and a calibrated average sale price of $48 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: $29,458,422

To developer

$21,593,816

To developer: 73.3%

$21,593,816

Platform fee: 26.7%

$7,864,605

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $29,458,422

To developer

$26,043,411

To developer: 88.4%

$26,043,411

Platform fee: 11.6%

$3,415,011

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 11.6%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $29,458,422

To developer

$20,620,895

To developer: 70.0%

$20,620,895

Platform fee: 30.0%

$8,837,526

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

Genre Market Position

Top 15% by revenue in Action
15%

Top 15% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition ranks in the top 15% of 2141 tracked action top-sellers, with estimated revenue 5× 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

59.8h avg40.5h median

59.8h

Average Playtime

40.5h

Median Playtime

29.1h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition keeps players engaged for an average of 59.8 hours – solid engagement for a action game.

Current Activity49% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperGuerrilla
PublisherPlayStation Publishing LLC
Release DateMarch 20, 2024
Years on Market2 years
Current Price$59.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$47.99
GenreAction
Peak Players1,005
SteamSpy Owners1,000,000 .. 2,000,000
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Features

Single-playerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportAdjustable Text SizeCamera ComfortColor AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyStereo SoundSubtitle OptionsSurround SoundSteam CloudHDR availableFamily Sharing

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $29,458,422.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $21,821,053
  • Calibrated midpoint (x27): $29,458,422
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $65,463,159

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

How many copies has Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition sold on Steam?

With 22,735 Steam reviews and a 89% positive rating, we estimate Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition has sold between 454,700 and 1,364,100 copies, with a best estimate of 613,845.

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 x27 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does Guerrilla earn from Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 26.7%, Guerrilla keeps an estimated $21,593,816 from Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition's gross revenue of $29,458,422.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $29,458,422
  • Steam's Fee (26.7%): -$7,864,605
  • Developer Revenue: $21,593,816

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

What percentage does Steam take from Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition?

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 Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition, with an estimated gross revenue of $29,458,422, this results in an effective rate of 26.7%. Steam keeps approximately $7,864,605 and Guerrilla receives $21,593,816.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition?

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 ($21,821,053 to $65,463,159) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x27) and a calibrated ASP of $48.

What would Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Guerrilla would keep approximately $26,043,411 - that's $4,449,595 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $3,415,011. 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 $20,620,895.

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 Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 59.8 hours in Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition, with a median playtime of 40.5 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.