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Steam revenue analysis

POSTAL Redux Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Running With Scissors

$1.7MEst. Gross Revenue

209,715 estimated sales, 92% positive reviews, and $1,200,828.09 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action92% Positive$8.99MC 54

Revenue Overview

$1.7M

Gross Revenue

$1.2M

Developer Revenue

209,715

Est. Copies Sold

$1.7M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$1.1MLow estimate
$1.7MBest estimate
$3.3MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$1,715,469
− Steam Platform Fee(30.0%)
−$514,641
Developer Revenue
$1,200,828

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.0%($1,200,828)Steam: 30.0%($514,641)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$514,641
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

92%positive
6,765Total Reviews
6,224positive (92%)
541negative (8%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    6,765 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 POSTAL Redux, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×31 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 $9, we estimate a realized average sale price of $8 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 $1,715,469 in gross revenue into roughly $1,200,828 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$8.18

List price $8.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×31

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

30.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for POSTAL Redux use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x31 and a calibrated average sale price of $8 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: $1,715,469

To developer

$1,200,828

To developer: 70.0%

$1,200,828

Platform fee: 30.0%

$514,641

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $1,715,469

To developer

$1,629,612

To developer: 95.0%

$1,629,612

Platform fee: 5.0%

$85,856

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 5.0%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $1,715,469

To developer

$1,200,828

To developer: 70.0%

$1,200,828

Platform fee: 30.0%

$514,641

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

Genre Market Position

Top 89% by revenue in Action
89%

Top 89% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

POSTAL Redux ranks in the top 89% 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

9.2h avg1.8h median

9.2h

Average Playtime

1.8h

Median Playtime

6.8h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

A median playtime of 1.8h and average of 9.2h suggest a dedicated core community playing this action game well beyond the typical player.

Current Activity74% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperRunning With Scissors
PublisherRunning With Scissors
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$8.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$8.18
GenreAction
Peak Players14
SteamSpy Owners500,000 .. 1,000,000
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Features

Single-playerMulti-playerPvPOnline PvPCo-opOnline Co-opCross-Platform MultiplayerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Trading CardsSteam CloudFamily Sharing

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has POSTAL Redux earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate POSTAL Redux's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $1,715,469.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $1,106,754
  • Calibrated midpoint (x31): $1,715,469
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $3,320,262

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

How many copies has POSTAL Redux sold on Steam?

With 6,765 Steam reviews and a 92% positive rating, we estimate POSTAL Redux has sold between 135,300 and 405,900 copies, with a best estimate of 209,715.

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 x31 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does Running With Scissors earn from POSTAL Redux?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, Running With Scissors keeps an estimated $1,200,828 from POSTAL Redux's gross revenue of $1,715,469.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $1,715,469
  • Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$514,641
  • Developer Revenue: $1,200,828

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

What percentage does Steam take from POSTAL 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 POSTAL Redux, with an estimated gross revenue of $1,715,469, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $514,641 and Running With Scissors receives $1,200,828.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for POSTAL 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 ($1,106,754 to $3,320,262) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x31) and a calibrated ASP of $8.

What would POSTAL Redux earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If POSTAL Redux generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Running With Scissors would keep approximately $1,629,612 - that's $428,784 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $85,856. 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 $1,200,828.

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 POSTAL Redux?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 9.2 hours in POSTAL Redux, with a median playtime of 1.8 hours. The large gap between average and median suggests a dedicated core community playing well beyond the typical player.

What is POSTAL Redux's Metacritic score?

POSTAL Redux has a Metacritic score of 54/100, which indicates "mixed or average" reviews from critics. The Steam community rates the game 92% positive based on 6,765 user reviews.