Metro 2033 Redux Steam key art
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Steam revenue analysis

Metro 2033 Redux Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

4A Games · Deep Silver

$35.5MEst. Gross Revenue

3,772,878 estimated sales, 92% positive reviews, and $26,098,789.90 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action92% Positive$1.99

Revenue Overview

$35.5M

Gross Revenue

$26.1M

Developer Revenue

3,772,878

Est. Copies Sold

$3M

Revenue / Year (avg. 12 yr)

$20.9MLow estimate
$35.5MBest estimate
$62.6MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$35,465,053
− Steam Platform Fee(26.4%)
−$9,366,263
Developer Revenue
$26,098,790

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 73.6%($26,098,790)Steam: 26.4%($9,366,263)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$3,000,000
Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)$6,366,263
Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)—

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

How we estimate this

92%positive
110,967Total Reviews
102,090positive (92%)
8,877negative (8%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    110,967 reviews and a 92% 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 Metro 2033 Redux, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×34 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 $2, we estimate a realized average sale price of $9 to account for discounting over time.

  4. 4

    Translate gross revenue into developer revenue

    We then apply Steam's effective fee rate of 26.4%. That turns an estimated $35,465,053 in gross revenue into roughly $26,098,790 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$9.40

List price $1.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×34

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

26.4%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Metro 2033 Redux use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x34 and a calibrated average sale price of $9 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: $35,465,053

To developer

$26,098,790

To developer: 73.6%

$26,098,790

Platform fee: 26.4%

$9,366,263

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $35,465,053

To developer

$31,329,247

To developer: 88.3%

$31,329,247

Platform fee: 11.7%

$4,135,806

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 11.7%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $35,465,053

To developer

$24,825,537

To developer: 70.0%

$24,825,537

Platform fee: 30.0%

$10,639,516

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

Genre Market Position

Top 12% by revenue in Action
12%

Top 12% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Metro 2033 Redux ranks in the top 12% of 2141 tracked action top-sellers, with estimated revenue 6× 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

9.7h avg5.4h median

9.7h

Average Playtime

5.4h

Median Playtime

1.7h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

Metro 2033 Redux keeps players engaged for an average of 9.7 hours – solid engagement for a action game.

Current Activity18% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

Developer4A Games
PublisherDeep Silver
Release DateAugust 26, 2014
Years on Market12 years
Current Price$1.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$9.40
GenreAction
Peak Players1,208
SteamSpy Owners5,000,000 .. 10,000,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Metro 2033 Redux earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Metro 2033 Redux's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $35,465,053.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $20,861,796
  • Calibrated midpoint (x34): $35,465,053
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $62,585,388

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

How many copies has Metro 2033 Redux sold on Steam?

With 110,967 Steam reviews and a 92% positive rating, we estimate Metro 2033 Redux has sold between 2,219,340 and 6,658,020 copies, with a best estimate of 3,772,878.

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 x34 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does 4A Games earn from Metro 2033 Redux?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 26.4%, 4A Games keeps an estimated $26,098,790 from Metro 2033 Redux's gross revenue of $35,465,053.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $35,465,053
  • Steam's Fee (26.4%): -$9,366,263
  • Developer Revenue: $26,098,790

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

What percentage does Steam take from Metro 2033 Redux?

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 Metro 2033 Redux, with an estimated gross revenue of $35,465,053, this results in an effective rate of 26.4%. Steam keeps approximately $9,366,263 and 4A Games receives $26,098,790.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Metro 2033 Redux?

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 ($20,861,796 to $62,585,388) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x34) and a calibrated ASP of $9.

What would Metro 2033 Redux earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Metro 2033 Redux generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, 4A Games would keep approximately $31,329,247 - that's $5,230,457 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $4,135,806. 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 $24,825,537.

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 Metro 2033 Redux?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 9.7 hours in Metro 2033 Redux, with a median playtime of 5.4 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.