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Steam revenue analysis

Murders on the Yangtze River Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

OMEGAMES STUDIO · OMEGAMES STUDIO, NPC Entertainment

$6.9MEst. Gross Revenue

509,376 estimated sales, 97% positive reviews, and $4,863,522.05 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action97% Positive$14.99

Revenue Overview

$6.9M

Gross Revenue

$4.9M

Developer Revenue

509,376

Est. Copies Sold

$6.9M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$5MLow estimate
$6.9MBest estimate
$14.9MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$6,947,889
− Steam Platform Fee(30.0%)
−$2,084,367
Developer Revenue
$4,863,522

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.0%($4,863,522)Steam: 30.0%($2,084,367)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$2,084,367
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

97%positive
18,192Total Reviews
17,646positive (97%)
546negative (3%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    18,192 reviews and a 97% 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 Murders on the Yangtze River, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×28 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 $15, we estimate a realized average sale price of $14 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 $6,947,889 in gross revenue into roughly $4,863,522 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$13.64

List price $14.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×28

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

30.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Murders on the Yangtze River use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x28 and a calibrated average sale price of $14 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: $6,947,889

To developer

$4,863,522

To developer: 70.0%

$4,863,522

Platform fee: 30.0%

$2,084,367

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $6,947,889

To developer

$6,234,142

To developer: 89.7%

$6,234,142

Platform fee: 10.3%

$713,747

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 10.3%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $6,947,889

To developer

$4,863,522

To developer: 70.0%

$4,863,522

Platform fee: 30.0%

$2,084,367

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

Genre Market Position

Top 45% by revenue in Action
45%

Top 45% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Murders on the Yangtze River ranks in the top 45% 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

13.5h avg13.8h median

13.5h

Average Playtime

13.8h

Median Playtime

1.7h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

Murders on the Yangtze River keeps players engaged for an average of 13.5 hours – solid engagement for a action game.

Current Activity13% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperOMEGAMES STUDIO
PublisherOMEGAMES STUDIO, NPC Entertainment
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$14.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$13.64
GenreAction
Peak Players97
SteamSpy Owners200,000 .. 500,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Murders on the Yangtze River earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Murders on the Yangtze River's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $6,947,889.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $4,962,778
  • Calibrated midpoint (x28): $6,947,889
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $14,888,333

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

How many copies has Murders on the Yangtze River sold on Steam?

With 18,192 Steam reviews and a 97% positive rating, we estimate Murders on the Yangtze River has sold between 363,840 and 1,091,520 copies, with a best estimate of 509,376.

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 x28 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does OMEGAMES STUDIO earn from Murders on the Yangtze River?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, OMEGAMES STUDIO keeps an estimated $4,863,522 from Murders on the Yangtze River's gross revenue of $6,947,889.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $6,947,889
  • Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$2,084,367
  • Developer Revenue: $4,863,522

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

What percentage does Steam take from Murders on the Yangtze River?

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 Murders on the Yangtze River, with an estimated gross revenue of $6,947,889, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $2,084,367 and OMEGAMES STUDIO receives $4,863,522.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Murders on the Yangtze River?

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 ($4,962,778 to $14,888,333) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x28) and a calibrated ASP of $14.

What would Murders on the Yangtze River earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Murders on the Yangtze River generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, OMEGAMES STUDIO would keep approximately $6,234,142 - that's $1,370,620 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $713,747. 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 $4,863,522.

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 Murders on the Yangtze River?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 13.5 hours in Murders on the Yangtze River, with a median playtime of 13.8 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.