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Steam revenue analysis

Pax Dei Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Mainframe Industries

$5.2MEst. Gross Revenue

187,260 estimated sales, 66% positive reviews, and $3,655,876.98 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action66% Positive$29.99

Revenue Overview

$5.2M

Gross Revenue

$3.7M

Developer Revenue

187,260

Est. Copies Sold

$5.2M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$3.5MLow estimate
$5.2MBest estimate
$10.4MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$5,222,681
− Steam Platform Fee(30.0%)
−$1,566,804
Developer Revenue
$3,655,877

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.0%($3,655,877)Steam: 30.0%($1,566,804)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$1,566,804
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

66%positive
6,242Total Reviews
4,120positive (66%)
2,122negative (34%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    6,242 reviews and a 66% 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 Pax Dei, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×30 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 $30, we estimate a realized average sale price of $28 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 $5,222,681 in gross revenue into roughly $3,655,877 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$27.89

List price $29.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×30

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

30.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Pax Dei use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x30 and a calibrated average sale price of $28 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: $5,222,681

To developer

$3,655,877

To developer: 70.0%

$3,655,877

Platform fee: 30.0%

$1,566,804

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $5,222,681

To developer

$4,715,960

To developer: 90.3%

$4,715,960

Platform fee: 9.7%

$506,722

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 9.7%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $5,222,681

To developer

$3,655,877

To developer: 70.0%

$3,655,877

Platform fee: 30.0%

$1,566,804

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

Genre Market Position

Top 54% by revenue in Action
54%

Top 54% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Pax Dei ranks in the top 54% 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

240.3h avg55.5h median

240.3h

Average Playtime

55.5h

Median Playtime

23.7h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

A median playtime of 55.5h and average of 240.3h suggest a dedicated core community playing this action game well beyond the typical player.

Current Activity10% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperMainframe Industries
PublisherMainframe Industries
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$29.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$27.89
GenreAction
Peak Players145
SteamSpy Owners200,000 .. 500,000
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Features

Multi-playerMMOPvPOnline PvPCo-opOnline Co-opIn-App PurchasesFamily Sharing

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Pax Dei earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Pax Dei's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $5,222,681.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $3,481,788
  • Calibrated midpoint (x30): $5,222,681
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $10,445,363

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

How many copies has Pax Dei sold on Steam?

With 6,242 Steam reviews and a 66% positive rating, we estimate Pax Dei has sold between 124,840 and 374,520 copies, with a best estimate of 187,260.

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 x30 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does Mainframe Industries earn from Pax Dei?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, Mainframe Industries keeps an estimated $3,655,877 from Pax Dei's gross revenue of $5,222,681.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $5,222,681
  • Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$1,566,804
  • Developer Revenue: $3,655,877

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

What percentage does Steam take from Pax Dei?

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 Pax Dei, with an estimated gross revenue of $5,222,681, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $1,566,804 and Mainframe Industries receives $3,655,877.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Pax Dei?

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 ($3,481,788 to $10,445,363) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x30) and a calibrated ASP of $28.

What would Pax Dei earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Pax Dei generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Mainframe Industries would keep approximately $4,715,960 - that's $1,060,083 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $506,722. 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 $3,655,877.

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 Pax Dei?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 240.3 hours in Pax Dei, with a median playtime of 55.5 hours. The large gap between average and median suggests a dedicated core community playing well beyond the typical player.