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Steam revenue analysis

RAGE 2 Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

id Software, Avalanche Studios · Bethesda Softworks

$18.1MEst. Gross Revenue

475,774 estimated sales, 63% positive reviews, and $13,055,990.70 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action63% Positive$39.99

Revenue Overview

$18.1M

Gross Revenue

$13.1M

Developer Revenue

475,774

Est. Copies Sold

$18.1M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$12.5MLow estimate
$18.1MBest estimate
$37.4MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$18,074,654
− Steam Platform Fee(27.8%)
−$5,018,664
Developer Revenue
$13,055,991

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 72.2%($13,055,991)Steam: 27.8%($5,018,664)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$3,000,000
Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)$2,018,664
Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)—

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

How we estimate this

63%positive
16,406Total Reviews
10,336positive (63%)
6,070negative (37%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    16,406 reviews and a 63% 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 RAGE 2, 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 $40, we estimate a realized average sale price of $38 to account for discounting over time.

  4. 4

    Translate gross revenue into developer revenue

    We then apply Steam's effective fee rate of 27.8%. That turns an estimated $18,074,654 in gross revenue into roughly $13,055,991 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$37.99

List price $39.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×29

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

27.8%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for RAGE 2 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 $38 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: $18,074,654

To developer

$13,055,991

To developer: 72.2%

$13,055,991

Platform fee: 27.8%

$5,018,664

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $18,074,654

To developer

$16,025,696

To developer: 88.7%

$16,025,696

Platform fee: 11.3%

$2,048,959

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 11.3%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $18,074,654

To developer

$12,652,258

To developer: 70.0%

$12,652,258

Platform fee: 30.0%

$5,422,396

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

Genre Market Position

Top 22% by revenue in Action
22%

Top 22% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

RAGE 2 ranks in the top 22% of 2141 tracked action top-sellers, with estimated revenue 3× 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

15.8h avg10.5h median

15.8h

Average Playtime

10.5h

Median Playtime

1.1h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

RAGE 2 keeps players engaged for an average of 15.8 hours – solid engagement for a action game.

Current Activity7% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

Developerid Software, Avalanche Studios
PublisherBethesda Softworks
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$39.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$37.99
GenreAction
Peak Players42
SteamSpy Owners500,000 .. 1,000,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has RAGE 2 earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate RAGE 2's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $18,074,654.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $12,465,279
  • Calibrated midpoint (x29): $18,074,654
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $37,395,836

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

How many copies has RAGE 2 sold on Steam?

With 16,406 Steam reviews and a 63% positive rating, we estimate RAGE 2 has sold between 328,120 and 984,360 copies, with a best estimate of 475,774.

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 id Software, Avalanche Studios earn from RAGE 2?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 27.8%, id Software, Avalanche Studios keeps an estimated $13,055,991 from RAGE 2's gross revenue of $18,074,654.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $18,074,654
  • Steam's Fee (27.8%): -$5,018,664
  • Developer Revenue: $13,055,991

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

What percentage does Steam take from RAGE 2?

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 RAGE 2, with an estimated gross revenue of $18,074,654, this results in an effective rate of 27.8%. Steam keeps approximately $5,018,664 and id Software, Avalanche Studios receives $13,055,991.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for RAGE 2?

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 ($12,465,279 to $37,395,836) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x29) and a calibrated ASP of $38.

What would RAGE 2 earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If RAGE 2 generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, id Software, Avalanche Studios would keep approximately $16,025,696 - that's $2,969,705 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $2,048,959. 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 $12,652,258.

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 RAGE 2?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 15.8 hours in RAGE 2, with a median playtime of 10.5 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.