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Steam revenue analysis

Salt and Sanctuary Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Ska Studios

$9MEst. Gross Revenue

536,952 estimated sales, 90% positive reviews, and $6,288,244.87 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action90% Positive$17.99MC 84

Revenue Overview

$9M

Gross Revenue

$6.3M

Developer Revenue

536,952

Est. Copies Sold

$9M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$6.9MLow estimate
$9MBest estimate
$20.7MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$8,983,207
− Steam Platform Fee(30.0%)
−$2,694,962
Developer Revenue
$6,288,245

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.0%($6,288,245)Steam: 30.0%($2,694,962)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$2,694,962
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
20,652Total Reviews
18,587positive (90%)
2,065negative (10%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    20,652 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 Salt and Sanctuary, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×26 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 $18, we estimate a realized average sale price of $17 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 $8,983,207 in gross revenue into roughly $6,288,245 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$16.73

List price $17.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×26

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

30.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Salt and Sanctuary use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x26 and a calibrated average sale price of $17 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: $8,983,207

To developer

$6,288,245

To developer: 70.0%

$6,288,245

Platform fee: 30.0%

$2,694,962

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $8,983,207

To developer

$8,025,222

To developer: 89.3%

$8,025,222

Platform fee: 10.7%

$957,985

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 10.7%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $8,983,207

To developer

$6,288,245

To developer: 70.0%

$6,288,245

Platform fee: 30.0%

$2,694,962

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

Genre Market Position

Top 38% by revenue in Action
38%

Top 38% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Salt and Sanctuary ranks in the top 38% 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

14.2h avg5.4h median

14.2h

Average Playtime

5.4h

Median Playtime

1.1h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

A median playtime of 5.4h and average of 14.2h suggest a dedicated core community playing this action game well beyond the typical player.

Current Activity8% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperSka Studios
PublisherSka Studios
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$17.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$16.73
GenreAction
Peak Players48
SteamSpy Owners1,000,000 .. 2,000,000
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Features

Single-playerMulti-playerShared/Split ScreenSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Trading CardsRemote Play on TVRemote Play TogetherFamily Sharing

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Salt and Sanctuary earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Salt and Sanctuary's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $8,983,207.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $6,910,159
  • Calibrated midpoint (x26): $8,983,207
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $20,730,478

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

How many copies has Salt and Sanctuary sold on Steam?

With 20,652 Steam reviews and a 90% positive rating, we estimate Salt and Sanctuary has sold between 413,040 and 1,239,120 copies, with a best estimate of 536,952.

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 x26 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does Ska Studios earn from Salt and Sanctuary?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, Ska Studios keeps an estimated $6,288,245 from Salt and Sanctuary's gross revenue of $8,983,207.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $8,983,207
  • Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$2,694,962
  • Developer Revenue: $6,288,245

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

What percentage does Steam take from Salt and Sanctuary?

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 Salt and Sanctuary, with an estimated gross revenue of $8,983,207, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $2,694,962 and Ska Studios receives $6,288,245.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Salt and Sanctuary?

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 ($6,910,159 to $20,730,478) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x26) and a calibrated ASP of $17.

What would Salt and Sanctuary earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Salt and Sanctuary generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Ska Studios would keep approximately $8,025,222 - that's $1,736,977 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $957,985. 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 $6,288,245.

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 Salt and Sanctuary?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 14.2 hours in Salt and Sanctuary, with a median playtime of 5.4 hours. The large gap between average and median suggests a dedicated core community playing well beyond the typical player.

What is Salt and Sanctuary's Metacritic score?

Salt and Sanctuary has a Metacritic score of 84/100, which is considered "generally favorable" by critics. The Steam community rates the game 90% positive based on 20,652 user reviews.