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Steam revenue analysis

Iron Harvest Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

KING Art · Prime Matter

$11.2MEst. Gross Revenue

542,448 estimated sales, 73% positive reviews, and $7,917,436.84 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Strategy73% Positive$29.99

Revenue Overview

$11.2M

Gross Revenue

$7.9M

Developer Revenue

542,448

Est. Copies Sold

$1.9M

Revenue / Year (avg. 6 yr)

$6.2MLow estimate
$11.2MBest estimate
$18.7MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$11,223,249
− Steam Platform Fee(29.5%)
−$3,305,812
Developer Revenue
$7,917,437

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.5%($7,917,437)Steam: 29.5%($3,305,812)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$3,000,000
Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)$305,812
Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)—

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

How we estimate this

73%positive
15,068Total Reviews
11,000positive (73%)
4,068negative (27%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    15,068 reviews and a 73% 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 Iron Harvest, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×36 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 $30, we estimate a realized average sale price of $21 to account for discounting over time.

  4. 4

    Translate gross revenue into developer revenue

    We then apply Steam's effective fee rate of 29.5%. That turns an estimated $11,223,249 in gross revenue into roughly $7,917,437 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$20.69

List price $29.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×36

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

29.5%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Iron Harvest use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x36 and a calibrated average sale price of $21 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: $11,223,249

To developer

$7,917,437

To developer: 70.5%

$7,917,437

Platform fee: 29.5%

$3,305,812

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $11,223,249

To developer

$9,996,459

To developer: 89.1%

$9,996,459

Platform fee: 10.9%

$1,226,790

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 10.9%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $11,223,249

To developer

$7,856,274

To developer: 70.0%

$7,856,274

Platform fee: 30.0%

$3,366,975

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

Genre Market Position

Top 50% by revenue in Strategy
50%

Top 50% of Strategy games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

28

Top Games Tracked

$11.6M

Median (tracked top games)

$32.7M

Mean (tracked top games)

Iron Harvest ranks in the top 50% of 28 tracked strategy 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

13.5h avg4h median

13.5h

Average Playtime

4h

Median Playtime

0.3h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

A median playtime of 4h and average of 13.5h suggest a dedicated core community playing this strategy game well beyond the typical player.

Current Activity2% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperKING Art
PublisherPrime Matter
Release DateAugust 30, 2020
Years on Market6 years
Current Price$29.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$20.69
GenreStrategy
Peak Players93
SteamSpy Owners1,000,000 .. 2,000,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Iron Harvest earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Iron Harvest's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $11,223,249.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $6,235,138
  • Calibrated midpoint (x36): $11,223,249
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $18,705,415

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

How many copies has Iron Harvest sold on Steam?

With 15,068 Steam reviews and a 73% positive rating, we estimate Iron Harvest has sold between 301,360 and 904,080 copies, with a best estimate of 542,448.

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 x36 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does KING Art earn from Iron Harvest?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 29.5%, KING Art keeps an estimated $7,917,437 from Iron Harvest's gross revenue of $11,223,249.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $11,223,249
  • Steam's Fee (29.5%): -$3,305,812
  • Developer Revenue: $7,917,437

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

What percentage does Steam take from Iron Harvest?

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 Iron Harvest, with an estimated gross revenue of $11,223,249, this results in an effective rate of 29.5%. Steam keeps approximately $3,305,812 and KING Art receives $7,917,437.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Iron Harvest?

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 ($6,235,138 to $18,705,415) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x36) and a calibrated ASP of $21.

What would Iron Harvest earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Iron Harvest generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, KING Art would keep approximately $9,996,459 - that's $2,079,022 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $1,226,790. 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 $7,856,274.

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 Iron Harvest?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 13.5 hours in Iron Harvest, with a median playtime of 4 hours. The large gap between average and median suggests a dedicated core community playing well beyond the typical player.