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Steam revenue analysis

Scrap Mechanic Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Axolot Games

$36.2MEst. Gross Revenue

3,851,622 estimated sales, 92% positive reviews, and $26,653,935.10 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action92% Positive$19.99

Revenue Overview

$36.2M

Gross Revenue

$26.7M

Developer Revenue

3,851,622

Est. Copies Sold

$3.6M

Revenue / Year (avg. 10 yr)

$21.3MLow estimate
$36.2MBest estimate
$63.9MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$36,205,247
− Steam Platform Fee(26.4%)
−$9,551,312
Developer Revenue
$26,653,935

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 73.6%($26,653,935)Steam: 26.4%($9,551,312)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$3,000,000
Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)$6,551,312
Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)—

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

How we estimate this

92%positive
113,283Total Reviews
104,220positive (92%)
9,063negative (8%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    113,283 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 Scrap Mechanic, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×34 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 $9 to account for discounting over time.

  4. 4

    Translate gross revenue into developer revenue

    We then apply Steam's effective fee rate of 26.4%. That turns an estimated $36,205,247 in gross revenue into roughly $26,653,935 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$9.40

List price $19.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×34

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

26.4%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Scrap Mechanic use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x34 and a calibrated average sale price of $9 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: $36,205,247

To developer

$26,653,935

To developer: 73.6%

$26,653,935

Platform fee: 26.4%

$9,551,312

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $36,205,247

To developer

$31,980,617

To developer: 88.3%

$31,980,617

Platform fee: 11.7%

$4,224,630

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 11.7%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $36,205,247

To developer

$25,343,673

To developer: 70.0%

$25,343,673

Platform fee: 30.0%

$10,861,574

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

Genre Market Position

Top 12% by revenue in Action
12%

Top 12% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Scrap Mechanic ranks in the top 12% of 2141 tracked action top-sellers, with estimated revenue 6× 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

44.5h avg12.4h median

44.5h

Average Playtime

12.4h

Median Playtime

0.7h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

A median playtime of 12.4h and average of 44.5h suggest a dedicated core community playing this action game well beyond the typical player.

Current Activity2% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperAxolot Games
PublisherAxolot Games
Release DateJanuary 18, 2016
Years on Market10 years
Current Price$19.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$9.40
GenreAction
Peak Players909
SteamSpy Owners2,000,000 .. 5,000,000
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Features

Single-playerMulti-playerCo-opOnline Co-opSteam WorkshopSteam CloudIncludes level editorFamily Sharing

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Scrap Mechanic earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Scrap Mechanic's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $36,205,247.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $21,297,204
  • Calibrated midpoint (x34): $36,205,247
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $63,891,612

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

How many copies has Scrap Mechanic sold on Steam?

With 113,283 Steam reviews and a 92% positive rating, we estimate Scrap Mechanic has sold between 2,265,660 and 6,796,980 copies, with a best estimate of 3,851,622.

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 x34 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does Axolot Games earn from Scrap Mechanic?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 26.4%, Axolot Games keeps an estimated $26,653,935 from Scrap Mechanic's gross revenue of $36,205,247.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $36,205,247
  • Steam's Fee (26.4%): -$9,551,312
  • Developer Revenue: $26,653,935

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

What percentage does Steam take from Scrap Mechanic?

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 Scrap Mechanic, with an estimated gross revenue of $36,205,247, this results in an effective rate of 26.4%. Steam keeps approximately $9,551,312 and Axolot Games receives $26,653,935.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Scrap Mechanic?

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 ($21,297,204 to $63,891,612) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x34) and a calibrated ASP of $9.

What would Scrap Mechanic earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Scrap Mechanic generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Axolot Games would keep approximately $31,980,617 - that's $5,326,682 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $4,224,630. 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 $25,343,673.

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 Scrap Mechanic?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 44.5 hours in Scrap Mechanic, with a median playtime of 12.4 hours. The large gap between average and median suggests a dedicated core community playing well beyond the typical player.