Life is Strange Remastered Steam key art
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Steam revenue analysis

Life is Strange Remastered Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Deck Nine · Square Enix

$6.2MEst. Gross Revenue

162,000 estimated sales, 89% positive reviews, and $4,308,066.00 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action89% Positive$39.99

Revenue Overview

$6.2M

Gross Revenue

$4.3M

Developer Revenue

162,000

Est. Copies Sold

$6.2M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$4.6MLow estimate
$6.2MBest estimate
$13.7MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$6,154,380
− Steam Platform Fee(30.0%)
−$1,846,314
Developer Revenue
$4,308,066

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.0%($4,308,066)Steam: 30.0%($1,846,314)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$1,846,314
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

89%positive
6,000Total Reviews
5,340positive (89%)
660negative (11%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    6,000 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 Life is Strange Remastered, 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 $40, we estimate a realized average sale price of $38 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 $6,154,380 in gross revenue into roughly $4,308,066 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$37.99

List price $39.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×27

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

30.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Life is Strange Remastered 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 $38 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: $6,154,380

To developer

$4,308,066

To developer: 70.0%

$4,308,066

Platform fee: 30.0%

$1,846,314

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $6,154,380

To developer

$5,535,854

To developer: 89.9%

$5,535,854

Platform fee: 10.1%

$618,526

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

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $6,154,380

To developer

$4,308,066

To developer: 70.0%

$4,308,066

Platform fee: 30.0%

$1,846,314

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

Genre Market Position

Top 49% by revenue in Action
49%

Top 49% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Life is Strange Remastered ranks in the top 49% 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

12.9h avg11.3h median

12.9h

Average Playtime

11.3h

Median Playtime

4h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

Life is Strange Remastered keeps players engaged for an average of 12.9 hours – solid engagement for a action game.

Current Activity31% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperDeck Nine
PublisherSquare Enix
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$39.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$37.99
GenreAction
Peak Players103
SteamSpy Owners200,000 .. 500,000
SteamView on Store

Features

Single-playerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportCustom Volume ControlsStereo SoundSubtitle OptionsFamily Sharing

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Life is Strange Remastered earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Life is Strange Remastered's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $6,154,380.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $4,558,800
  • Calibrated midpoint (x27): $6,154,380
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $13,676,400

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

How many copies has Life is Strange Remastered sold on Steam?

With 6,000 Steam reviews and a 89% positive rating, we estimate Life is Strange Remastered has sold between 120,000 and 360,000 copies, with a best estimate of 162,000.

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 Deck Nine earn from Life is Strange Remastered?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, Deck Nine keeps an estimated $4,308,066 from Life is Strange Remastered's gross revenue of $6,154,380.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $6,154,380
  • Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$1,846,314
  • Developer Revenue: $4,308,066

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

What percentage does Steam take from Life is Strange Remastered?

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 Life is Strange Remastered, with an estimated gross revenue of $6,154,380, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $1,846,314 and Deck Nine receives $4,308,066.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Life is Strange Remastered?

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 ($4,558,800 to $13,676,400) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x27) and a calibrated ASP of $38.

What would Life is Strange Remastered earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Life is Strange Remastered generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Deck Nine would keep approximately $5,535,854 - that's $1,227,788 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $618,526. 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 $4,308,066.

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 Life is Strange Remastered?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 12.9 hours in Life is Strange Remastered, with a median playtime of 11.3 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.