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Steam revenue analysis

Operation: Tango Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Clever Plays · Team17

$3.4MEst. Gross Revenue

255,904 estimated sales, 87% positive reviews, and $2,362,761.63 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Adventure87% Positive$6.79

Revenue Overview

$3.4M

Gross Revenue

$2.4M

Developer Revenue

255,904

Est. Copies Sold

$675.1K

Revenue / Year (avg. 5 yr)

$2.1MLow estimate
$3.4MBest estimate
$6.3MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$3,375,374
− Steam Platform Fee(30.0%)
−$1,012,612
Developer Revenue
$2,362,762

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.0%($2,362,762)Steam: 30.0%($1,012,612)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$1,012,612
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

87%positive
7,997Total Reviews
6,957positive (87%)
1,040negative (13%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    7,997 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 Operation: Tango, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×32 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 $7, we estimate a realized average sale price of $13 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 $3,375,374 in gross revenue into roughly $2,362,762 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$13.19

List price $6.79

Boxleiter multiplier

×32

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

30.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Operation: Tango use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x32 and a calibrated average sale price of $13 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: $3,375,374

To developer

$2,362,762

To developer: 70.0%

$2,362,762

Platform fee: 30.0%

$1,012,612

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $3,375,374

To developer

$3,090,329

To developer: 91.6%

$3,090,329

Platform fee: 8.4%

$285,045

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 8.4%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $3,375,374

To developer

$2,362,762

To developer: 70.0%

$2,362,762

Platform fee: 30.0%

$1,012,612

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

Genre Market Position

Top 71% by revenue in Adventure
71%

Top 71% of Adventure games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

116

Top Games Tracked

$5.8M

Median (tracked top games)

$23.2M

Mean (tracked top games)

Operation: Tango ranks in the top 71% of 116 tracked adventure 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

4.8h avg4.4h median

4.8h

Average Playtime

4.4h

Median Playtime

2.8h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

Operation: Tango keeps players engaged for an average of 4.8 hours – solid engagement for a adventure game.

Current Activity58% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperClever Plays
PublisherTeam17
Release DateMay 31, 2021
Years on Market5 years
Current Price$6.79
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$13.19
GenreAdventure
Peak Players30
SteamSpy Owners500,000 .. 1,000,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Operation: Tango earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Operation: Tango's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $3,375,374.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $2,109,609
  • Calibrated midpoint (x32): $3,375,374
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $6,328,826

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

How many copies has Operation: Tango sold on Steam?

With 7,997 Steam reviews and a 87% positive rating, we estimate Operation: Tango has sold between 159,940 and 479,820 copies, with a best estimate of 255,904.

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 x32 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does Clever Plays earn from Operation: Tango?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, Clever Plays keeps an estimated $2,362,762 from Operation: Tango's gross revenue of $3,375,374.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $3,375,374
  • Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$1,012,612
  • Developer Revenue: $2,362,762

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

What percentage does Steam take from Operation: Tango?

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 Operation: Tango, with an estimated gross revenue of $3,375,374, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $1,012,612 and Clever Plays receives $2,362,762.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Operation: Tango?

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 ($2,109,609 to $6,328,826) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x32) and a calibrated ASP of $13.

What would Operation: Tango earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Operation: Tango generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Clever Plays would keep approximately $3,090,329 - that's $727,567 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $285,045. 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 $2,362,762.

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 Operation: Tango?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 4.8 hours in Operation: Tango, with a median playtime of 4.4 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.