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Steam revenue analysis

Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Edelweiss · XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc.

$4.2MEst. Gross Revenue

151,480 estimated sales, 92% positive reviews, and $2,957,344.04 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action92% Positive$29.99

Revenue Overview

$4.2M

Gross Revenue

$3M

Developer Revenue

151,480

Est. Copies Sold

$4.2M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$3MLow estimate
$4.2MBest estimate
$9.1MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$4,224,777
− Steam Platform Fee(30.0%)
−$1,267,433
Developer Revenue
$2,957,344

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.0%($2,957,344)Steam: 30.0%($1,267,433)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$1,267,433
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
5,410Total Reviews
4,977positive (92%)
433negative (8%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    5,410 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 Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, 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 $30, we estimate a realized average sale price of $28 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 $4,224,777 in gross revenue into roughly $2,957,344 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$27.89

List price $29.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×28

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

30.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin 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 $28 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: $4,224,777

To developer

$2,957,344

To developer: 70.0%

$2,957,344

Platform fee: 30.0%

$1,267,433

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $4,224,777

To developer

$3,837,804

To developer: 90.8%

$3,837,804

Platform fee: 9.2%

$386,973

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 9.2%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $4,224,777

To developer

$2,957,344

To developer: 70.0%

$2,957,344

Platform fee: 30.0%

$1,267,433

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

Genre Market Position

Top 62% by revenue in Action
62%

Top 62% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin ranks in the top 62% 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

19.2h avg12.5h median

19.2h

Average Playtime

12.5h

Median Playtime

0.1h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin keeps players engaged for an average of 19.2 hours – solid engagement for a action game.

Current Activity1% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperEdelweiss
PublisherXSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc.
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$29.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$27.89
GenreAction
Peak Players37
SteamSpy Owners200,000 .. 500,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $4,224,777.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $3,017,698
  • Calibrated midpoint (x28): $4,224,777
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $9,053,094

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

How many copies has Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin sold on Steam?

With 5,410 Steam reviews and a 92% positive rating, we estimate Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin has sold between 108,200 and 324,600 copies, with a best estimate of 151,480.

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 Edelweiss earn from Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, Edelweiss keeps an estimated $2,957,344 from Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin's gross revenue of $4,224,777.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $4,224,777
  • Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$1,267,433
  • Developer Revenue: $2,957,344

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

What percentage does Steam take from Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin?

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 Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, with an estimated gross revenue of $4,224,777, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $1,267,433 and Edelweiss receives $2,957,344.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin?

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 ($3,017,698 to $9,053,094) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x28) and a calibrated ASP of $28.

What would Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Edelweiss would keep approximately $3,837,804 - that's $880,460 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $386,973. 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 $2,957,344.

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 Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 19.2 hours in Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, with a median playtime of 12.5 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.