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Steam revenue analysis

Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.

$54MEst. Gross Revenue

1,137,400 estimated sales, 88% positive reviews, and $40,212,100.80 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action88% Positive$49.99

Revenue Overview

$54M

Gross Revenue

$40.2M

Developer Revenue

1,137,400

Est. Copies Sold

$54M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$43.2MLow estimate
$54MBest estimate
$129.6MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$54,015,126
Steam Platform Fee(25.6%)
−$13,803,025
Developer Revenue
$40,212,101

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 74.5%($40,212,101)Steam: 25.6%($13,803,025)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$3,000,000
Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)$10,000,000
Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)$803,025

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

How we estimate this

88%positive
45,496Total Reviews
40,036positive (88%)
5,460negative (12%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    45,496 reviews and a 88% 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 Nioh 2 – The Complete 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 $50, we estimate a realized average sale price of $47 to account for discounting over time.

  4. 4

    Translate gross revenue into developer revenue

    We then apply Steam's effective fee rate of 25.6%. That turns an estimated $54,015,126 in gross revenue into roughly $40,212,101 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$47.49

List price $49.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×25

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

25.6%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Nioh 2 – The Complete 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 $47 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: $54,015,126

To developer

$40,212,101

To developer: 74.4%

$40,212,101

Platform fee: 25.6%

$13,803,025

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $54,015,126

To developer

$47,653,311

To developer: 88.2%

$47,653,311

Platform fee: 11.8%

$6,361,815

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 11.8%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $54,015,126

To developer

$37,810,588

To developer: 70.0%

$37,810,588

Platform fee: 30.0%

$16,204,538

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

Genre Market Position

Top 8% by revenue in Action
8%

Top 8% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition ranks in the top 8% of 2141 tracked action top-sellers, with estimated revenue 9× 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

77.2h avg32.3h median

77.2h

Average Playtime

32.3h

Median Playtime

10.8h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

A median playtime of 32.3h and average of 77.2h suggest a dedicated core community playing this action game well beyond the typical player.

Current Activity14% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperKOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
PublisherKOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Release Date
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$49.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$47.49
GenreAction
Peak Players1,441
SteamSpy Owners1,000,000 .. 2,000,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $54,015,126.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $43,212,101
  • Calibrated midpoint (x25): $54,015,126
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $129,636,302

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

How many copies has Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition sold on Steam?

With 45,496 Steam reviews and a 88% positive rating, we estimate Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition has sold between 909,920 and 2,729,760 copies, with a best estimate of 1,137,400.

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 KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. earn from Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 25.6%, KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. keeps an estimated $40,212,101 from Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition's gross revenue of $54,015,126.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $54,015,126
  • Steam's Fee (25.6%): -$13,803,025
  • Developer Revenue: $40,212,101

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

What percentage does Steam take from Nioh 2 – The Complete 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 Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition, with an estimated gross revenue of $54,015,126, this results in an effective rate of 25.6%. Steam keeps approximately $13,803,025 and KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. receives $40,212,101.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Nioh 2 – The Complete 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 ($43,212,101 to $129,636,302) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x25) and a calibrated ASP of $47.

What would Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. would keep approximately $47,653,311 - that's $7,441,210 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $6,361,815. 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 $37,810,588.

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 Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 77.2 hours in Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition, with a median playtime of 32.3 hours. The large gap between average and median suggests a dedicated core community playing well beyond the typical player.