PULSAR: Lost Colony Steam key art
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Steam revenue analysis

PULSAR: Lost Colony Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Leafy Games

$2.9MEst. Gross Revenue

156,184 estimated sales, 90% positive reviews, and $2,032,422.39 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action90% Positive$19.99

Revenue Overview

$2.9M

Gross Revenue

$2M

Developer Revenue

156,184

Est. Copies Sold

$2.9M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$2.1MLow estimate
$2.9MBest estimate
$6.2MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$2,903,461
− Steam Platform Fee(30.0%)
−$871,038
Developer Revenue
$2,032,422

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.0%($2,032,422)Steam: 30.0%($871,038)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$871,038
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

90%positive
5,578Total Reviews
5,020positive (90%)
558negative (10%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    5,578 reviews and a 90% 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 PULSAR: Lost Colony, 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 $20, we estimate a realized average sale price of $19 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 $2,903,461 in gross revenue into roughly $2,032,422 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$18.59

List price $19.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×28

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

30.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for PULSAR: Lost Colony 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 $19 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: $2,903,461

To developer

$2,032,422

To developer: 70.0%

$2,032,422

Platform fee: 30.0%

$871,038

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $2,903,461

To developer

$2,675,045

To developer: 92.1%

$2,675,045

Platform fee: 7.9%

$228,415

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 7.9%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $2,903,461

To developer

$2,032,422

To developer: 70.0%

$2,032,422

Platform fee: 30.0%

$871,038

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

Genre Market Position

Top 75% by revenue in Action
75%

Top 75% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

PULSAR: Lost Colony ranks in the top 75% 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

14.3h avg7.7h median

14.3h

Average Playtime

7.7h

Median Playtime

PULSAR: Lost Colony keeps players engaged for an average of 14.3 hours – solid engagement for a action game.

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperLeafy Games
PublisherLeafy Games
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$19.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$18.59
GenreAction
Peak Players21
SteamSpy Owners500,000 .. 1,000,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has PULSAR: Lost Colony earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate PULSAR: Lost Colony's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $2,903,461.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $2,073,900
  • Calibrated midpoint (x28): $2,903,461
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $6,221,701

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

How many copies has PULSAR: Lost Colony sold on Steam?

With 5,578 Steam reviews and a 90% positive rating, we estimate PULSAR: Lost Colony has sold between 111,560 and 334,680 copies, with a best estimate of 156,184.

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 Leafy Games earn from PULSAR: Lost Colony?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, Leafy Games keeps an estimated $2,032,422 from PULSAR: Lost Colony's gross revenue of $2,903,461.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $2,903,461
  • Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$871,038
  • Developer Revenue: $2,032,422

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

What percentage does Steam take from PULSAR: Lost Colony?

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 PULSAR: Lost Colony, with an estimated gross revenue of $2,903,461, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $871,038 and Leafy Games receives $2,032,422.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for PULSAR: Lost Colony?

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 ($2,073,900 to $6,221,701) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x28) and a calibrated ASP of $19.

What would PULSAR: Lost Colony earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If PULSAR: Lost Colony generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Leafy Games would keep approximately $2,675,045 - that's $642,623 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $228,415. 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 $2,032,422.

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 PULSAR: Lost Colony?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 14.3 hours in PULSAR: Lost Colony, with a median playtime of 7.7 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.