S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Steam key art
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Steam revenue analysis

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

GSC Game World · GSC Game World (worldwide)

$151.3MEst. Gross Revenue

2,833,650 estimated sales, 81% positive reviews, and $118,030,858.80 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action81% Positive$59.99

Revenue Overview

$151.3M

Gross Revenue

$118M

Developer Revenue

2,833,650

Est. Copies Sold

$75.6M

Revenue / Year (avg. 2 yr)

$121MLow estimate
$151.3MBest estimate
$363.1MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$151,288,574
− Steam Platform Fee(22.0%)
−$33,257,715
Developer Revenue
$118,030,859

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 78.0%($118,030,859)Steam: 22.0%($33,257,715)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$3,000,000
Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)$10,000,000
Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)$20,257,715

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

How we estimate this

81%positive
113,346Total Reviews
91,810positive (81%)
21,536negative (19%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    113,346 reviews and a 81% 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 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×25 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 $60, we estimate a realized average sale price of $53 to account for discounting over time.

  4. 4

    Translate gross revenue into developer revenue

    We then apply Steam's effective fee rate of 22.0%. That turns an estimated $151,288,574 in gross revenue into roughly $118,030,859 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$53.39

List price $59.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×25

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

22.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x25 and a calibrated average sale price of $53 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: $151,288,574

To developer

$118,030,859

To developer: 78.0%

$118,030,859

Platform fee: 22.0%

$33,257,715

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $151,288,574

To developer

$133,253,945

To developer: 88.1%

$133,253,945

Platform fee: 11.9%

$18,034,629

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

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $151,288,574

To developer

$105,902,001

To developer: 70.0%

$105,902,001

Platform fee: 30.0%

$45,386,572

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

Genre Market Position

Top 2% by revenue in Action
2%

Top 2% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl ranks in the top 2% of 2141 tracked action top-sellers, with estimated revenue 25× 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

43.6h avg22.5h median

43.6h

Average Playtime

22.5h

Median Playtime

12.8h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl keeps players engaged for an average of 43.6 hours – solid engagement for a action game.

Current Activity29% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperGSC Game World
PublisherGSC Game World (worldwide)
Release DateNovember 19, 2024
Years on Market2 years
Current Price$59.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$53.39
GenreAction
Peak Players2,403
SteamSpy Owners2,000,000 .. 5,000,000
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Features

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $151,288,574.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $121,030,859
  • Calibrated midpoint (x25): $151,288,574
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $363,092,576

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

How many copies has S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl sold on Steam?

With 113,346 Steam reviews and a 81% positive rating, we estimate S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has sold between 2,266,920 and 6,800,760 copies, with a best estimate of 2,833,650.

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 x25 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does GSC Game World earn from S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 22.0%, GSC Game World keeps an estimated $118,030,859 from S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl's gross revenue of $151,288,574.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $151,288,574
  • Steam's Fee (22.0%): -$33,257,715
  • Developer Revenue: $118,030,859

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

What percentage does Steam take from S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl?

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 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, with an estimated gross revenue of $151,288,574, this results in an effective rate of 22.0%. Steam keeps approximately $33,257,715 and GSC Game World receives $118,030,859.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl?

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 ($121,030,859 to $363,092,576) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x25) and a calibrated ASP of $53.

What would S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, GSC Game World would keep approximately $133,253,945 - that's $15,223,086 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $18,034,629. 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 $105,902,001.

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 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 43.6 hours in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, with a median playtime of 22.5 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.