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Steam revenue analysis

Raft Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Redbeet Interactive · Axolot Games

$126.5MEst. Gross Revenue

10,044,411 estimated sales, 93% positive reviews, and $98,167,307.59 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Adventure93% Positive$19.99

Revenue Overview

$126.5M

Gross Revenue

$98.2M

Developer Revenue

10,044,411

Est. Copies Sold

$31.6M

Revenue / Year (avg. 4 yr)

$87.2MLow estimate
$126.5MBest estimate
$261.6MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$126,459,134
− Steam Platform Fee(22.4%)
−$28,291,827
Developer Revenue
$98,167,308

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 77.6%($98,167,308)Steam: 22.4%($28,291,827)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$3,000,000
Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)$10,000,000
Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)$15,291,827

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

How we estimate this

93%positive
346,359Total Reviews
322,114positive (93%)
24,245negative (7%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    346,359 reviews and a 93% 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 Raft, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×29 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 $13 to account for discounting over time.

  4. 4

    Translate gross revenue into developer revenue

    We then apply Steam's effective fee rate of 22.4%. That turns an estimated $126,459,134 in gross revenue into roughly $98,167,308 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$12.59

List price $19.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×29

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

22.4%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Raft use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x29 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: $126,459,134

To developer

$98,167,308

To developer: 77.6%

$98,167,308

Platform fee: 22.4%

$28,291,827

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $126,459,134

To developer

$111,404,038

To developer: 88.1%

$111,404,038

Platform fee: 11.9%

$15,055,096

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 11.9%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $126,459,134

To developer

$88,521,394

To developer: 70.0%

$88,521,394

Platform fee: 30.0%

$37,937,740

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

Genre Market Position

Top 3% by revenue in Adventure
3%

Top 3% of Adventure games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

116

Top Games Tracked

$5.8M

Median (tracked top games)

$23.2M

Mean (tracked top games)

Raft ranks in the top 3% of 116 tracked adventure top-sellers, with estimated revenue 22× 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

30.6h avg16.6h median

30.6h

Average Playtime

16.6h

Median Playtime

5.5h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

Raft keeps players engaged for an average of 30.6 hours – solid engagement for a adventure game.

Current Activity18% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperRedbeet Interactive
PublisherAxolot Games
Release DateJune 19, 2022
Years on Market4 years
Current Price$19.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$12.59
GenreAdventure
Peak Players4,701
SteamSpy Owners10,000,000 .. 20,000,000
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Features

Single-playerMulti-playerCo-opOnline Co-opSteam AchievementsSteam CloudFamily Sharing

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Raft earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Raft's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $126,459,134.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $87,213,196
  • Calibrated midpoint (x29): $126,459,134
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $261,639,589

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

How many copies has Raft sold on Steam?

With 346,359 Steam reviews and a 93% positive rating, we estimate Raft has sold between 6,927,180 and 20,781,540 copies, with a best estimate of 10,044,411.

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 x29 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does Redbeet Interactive earn from Raft?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 22.4%, Redbeet Interactive keeps an estimated $98,167,308 from Raft's gross revenue of $126,459,134.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $126,459,134
  • Steam's Fee (22.4%): -$28,291,827
  • Developer Revenue: $98,167,308

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

What percentage does Steam take from Raft?

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 Raft, with an estimated gross revenue of $126,459,134, this results in an effective rate of 22.4%. Steam keeps approximately $28,291,827 and Redbeet Interactive receives $98,167,308.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Raft?

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 ($87,213,196 to $261,639,589) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x29) and a calibrated ASP of $13.

What would Raft earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Raft generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Redbeet Interactive would keep approximately $111,404,038 - that's $13,236,731 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $15,055,096. 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 $88,521,394.

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 Raft?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 30.6 hours in Raft, with a median playtime of 16.6 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.