Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition Steam key art
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Steam revenue analysis

Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Guerrilla · PlayStation Publishing LLC

$121.6MEst. Gross Revenue

3,630,713 estimated sales, 88% positive reviews, and $94,274,062.70 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action88% Positive$49.99

Revenue Overview

$121.6M

Gross Revenue

$94.3M

Developer Revenue

3,630,713

Est. Copies Sold

$20.3M

Revenue / Year (avg. 6 yr)

$83.9MLow estimate
$121.6MBest estimate
$251.6MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$121,592,578
Steam Platform Fee(22.5%)
−$27,318,516
Developer Revenue
$94,274,063

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 77.5%($94,274,063)Steam: 22.5%($27,318,516)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$3,000,000
Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)$10,000,000
Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)$14,318,516

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

How we estimate this

88%positive
125,197Total Reviews
110,173positive (88%)
15,024negative (12%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    125,197 reviews and a 88% 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 Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×29 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 $50, we estimate a realized average sale price of $33 to account for discounting over time.

  4. 4

    Translate gross revenue into developer revenue

    We then apply Steam's effective fee rate of 22.5%. That turns an estimated $121,592,578 in gross revenue into roughly $94,274,063 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$33.49

List price $49.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×29

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

22.5%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x29 and a calibrated average sale price of $33 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: $121,592,578

To developer

$94,274,063

To developer: 77.5%

$94,274,063

Platform fee: 22.5%

$27,318,516

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $121,592,578

To developer

$107,121,469

To developer: 88.1%

$107,121,469

Platform fee: 11.9%

$14,471,109

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 11.9%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $121,592,578

To developer

$85,114,805

To developer: 70.0%

$85,114,805

Platform fee: 30.0%

$36,477,774

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

Genre Market Position

Top 3% by revenue in Action
3%

Top 3% 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 Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition ranks in the top 3% of 2141 tracked action top-sellers, with estimated revenue 20× 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

27.2h avg14.8h median

27.2h

Average Playtime

14.8h

Median Playtime

36.4h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition keeps players engaged for an average of 27.2 hours – solid engagement for a action game.

Current Activity100% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperGuerrilla
PublisherPlayStation Publishing LLC
Release DateAugust 6, 2020
Years on Market6 years
Current Price$49.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$33.49
GenreAction
Peak Players700
SteamSpy Owners1,000,000 .. 2,000,000

Features

Single-playerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam CloudRemote Play on TabletFamily Sharing

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $121,592,578.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $83,856,951
  • Calibrated midpoint (x29): $121,592,578
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $251,570,852

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

How many copies has Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition sold on Steam?

With 125,197 Steam reviews and a 88% positive rating, we estimate Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition has sold between 2,503,940 and 7,511,820 copies, with a best estimate of 3,630,713.

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 x29 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does Guerrilla earn from Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 22.5%, Guerrilla keeps an estimated $94,274,063 from Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition's gross revenue of $121,592,578.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $121,592,578
  • Steam's Fee (22.5%): -$27,318,516
  • Developer Revenue: $94,274,063

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

What percentage does Steam take from Horizon Zero Dawn™ 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 Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition, with an estimated gross revenue of $121,592,578, this results in an effective rate of 22.5%. Steam keeps approximately $27,318,516 and Guerrilla receives $94,274,063.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Horizon Zero Dawn™ 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 ($83,856,951 to $251,570,852) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x29) and a calibrated ASP of $33.

What would Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Guerrilla would keep approximately $107,121,469 - that's $12,847,406 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $14,471,109. 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 $85,114,805.

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 Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 27.2 hours in Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition, with a median playtime of 14.8 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.