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Steam revenue analysis

Mafia: Definitive Edition Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Hangar 13 · 2K

$86.3MEst. Gross Revenue

2,294,825 estimated sales, 87% positive reviews, and $66,009,977.40 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action87% Positive$39.99MC 78

Revenue Overview

$86.3M

Gross Revenue

$66M

Developer Revenue

2,294,825

Est. Copies Sold

$86.3M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$69MLow estimate
$86.3MBest estimate
$207MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$86,262,472
− Steam Platform Fee(23.5%)
−$20,252,494
Developer Revenue
$66,009,977

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 76.5%($66,009,977)Steam: 23.5%($20,252,494)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$3,000,000
Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)$10,000,000
Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)$7,252,494

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

How we estimate this

87%positive
91,793Total Reviews
79,860positive (87%)
11,933negative (13%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    91,793 reviews and a 87% 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 Mafia: Definitive Edition, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×25 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 23.5%. That turns an estimated $86,262,472 in gross revenue into roughly $66,009,977 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$37.59

List price $39.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×25

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

23.5%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Mafia: Definitive Edition use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x25 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: $86,262,472

To developer

$66,009,977

To developer: 76.5%

$66,009,977

Platform fee: 23.5%

$20,252,494

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $86,262,472

To developer

$76,030,975

To developer: 88.1%

$76,030,975

Platform fee: 11.9%

$10,231,497

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

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $86,262,472

To developer

$60,383,730

To developer: 70.0%

$60,383,730

Platform fee: 30.0%

$25,878,742

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

Genre Market Position

Top 5% by revenue in Action
5%

Top 5% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Mafia: Definitive Edition ranks in the top 5% of 2141 tracked action top-sellers, with estimated revenue 14× 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

10.9h avg9.6h median

10.9h

Average Playtime

9.6h

Median Playtime

4.7h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

Mafia: Definitive Edition keeps players engaged for an average of 10.9 hours – solid engagement for a action game.

Current Activity43% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperHangar 13
Publisher2K
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$39.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$37.59
GenreAction
Peak Players686
SteamSpy Owners1,000,000 .. 2,000,000
SteamView on Store

Features

Single-playerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Trading CardsSteam CloudRemote Play on TabletFamily Sharing

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Mafia: Definitive Edition earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Mafia: Definitive Edition's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $86,262,472.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $69,009,977
  • Calibrated midpoint (x25): $86,262,472
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $207,029,932

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

How many copies has Mafia: Definitive Edition sold on Steam?

With 91,793 Steam reviews and a 87% positive rating, we estimate Mafia: Definitive Edition has sold between 1,835,860 and 5,507,580 copies, with a best estimate of 2,294,825.

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 x25 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does Hangar 13 earn from Mafia: Definitive Edition?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 23.5%, Hangar 13 keeps an estimated $66,009,977 from Mafia: Definitive Edition's gross revenue of $86,262,472.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $86,262,472
  • Steam's Fee (23.5%): -$20,252,494
  • Developer Revenue: $66,009,977

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

What percentage does Steam take from Mafia: Definitive 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 Mafia: Definitive Edition, with an estimated gross revenue of $86,262,472, this results in an effective rate of 23.5%. Steam keeps approximately $20,252,494 and Hangar 13 receives $66,009,977.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Mafia: Definitive 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 ($69,009,977 to $207,029,932) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x25) and a calibrated ASP of $38.

What would Mafia: Definitive Edition earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Mafia: Definitive Edition generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Hangar 13 would keep approximately $76,030,975 - that's $10,020,998 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $10,231,497. 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 $60,383,730.

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 Mafia: Definitive Edition?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 10.9 hours in Mafia: Definitive Edition, with a median playtime of 9.6 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.

What is Mafia: Definitive Edition's Metacritic score?

Mafia: Definitive Edition has a Metacritic score of 78/100, which is considered "generally favorable" by critics. The Steam community rates the game 87% positive based on 91,793 user reviews.