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Steam revenue analysis

ShellShock Live Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

kChamp Games

$6.2MEst. Gross Revenue

1,151,469 estimated sales, 93% positive reviews, and $4,344,492.54 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action93% Positive$4.99

Revenue Overview

$6.2M

Gross Revenue

$4.3M

Developer Revenue

1,151,469

Est. Copies Sold

$1M

Revenue / Year (avg. 6 yr)

$3.8MLow estimate
$6.2MBest estimate
$11.3MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$6,206,418
− Steam Platform Fee(30.0%)
−$1,861,925
Developer Revenue
$4,344,493

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.0%($4,344,493)Steam: 30.0%($1,861,925)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$1,861,925
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

93%positive
34,893Total Reviews
32,450positive (93%)
2,443negative (7%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    34,893 reviews and a 93% 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 ShellShock Live, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×33 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 $5, we estimate a realized average sale price of $5 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 $6,206,418 in gross revenue into roughly $4,344,493 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$5.39

List price $4.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×33

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

30.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for ShellShock Live use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x33 and a calibrated average sale price of $5 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: $6,206,418

To developer

$4,344,493

To developer: 70.0%

$4,344,493

Platform fee: 30.0%

$1,861,925

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $6,206,418

To developer

$5,581,648

To developer: 89.9%

$5,581,648

Platform fee: 10.1%

$624,770

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 10.1%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $6,206,418

To developer

$4,344,493

To developer: 70.0%

$4,344,493

Platform fee: 30.0%

$1,861,925

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

Genre Market Position

Top 43% by revenue in Action
43%

Top 43% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

ShellShock Live ranks in the top 43% 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

35.1h avg9.2h median

35.1h

Average Playtime

9.2h

Median Playtime

2.8h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

A median playtime of 9.2h and average of 35.1h suggest a dedicated core community playing this action game well beyond the typical player.

Current Activity8% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: June 11, 2026

DeveloperkChamp Games
PublisherkChamp Games
Release DateMay 21, 2020
Years on Market6 years
Current Price$4.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$5.39
GenreAction
Peak Players297
SteamSpy Owners1,000,000 .. 2,000,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has ShellShock Live earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate ShellShock Live's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $6,206,418.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $3,761,465
  • Calibrated midpoint (x33): $6,206,418
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $11,284,396

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

How many copies has ShellShock Live sold on Steam?

With 34,893 Steam reviews and a 93% positive rating, we estimate ShellShock Live has sold between 697,860 and 2,093,580 copies, with a best estimate of 1,151,469.

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 x33 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does kChamp Games earn from ShellShock Live?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, kChamp Games keeps an estimated $4,344,493 from ShellShock Live's gross revenue of $6,206,418.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $6,206,418
  • Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$1,861,925
  • Developer Revenue: $4,344,493

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

What percentage does Steam take from ShellShock Live?

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 ShellShock Live, with an estimated gross revenue of $6,206,418, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $1,861,925 and kChamp Games receives $4,344,493.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for ShellShock Live?

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 ($3,761,465 to $11,284,396) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x33) and a calibrated ASP of $5.

What would ShellShock Live earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If ShellShock Live generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, kChamp Games would keep approximately $5,581,648 - that's $1,237,155 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $624,770. 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 $4,344,493.

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 ShellShock Live?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 35.1 hours in ShellShock Live, with a median playtime of 9.2 hours. The large gap between average and median suggests a dedicated core community playing well beyond the typical player.