Steam revenue analysis

Shotgun Farmers Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Q: How much has Shotgun Farmers earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Shotgun Farmers's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $2,774,786. This estimate comes with a confidence range: Conservative estimate (x20): $1,790,185 Calibrated midpoint (x31): $2,774,786 Optimistic estimate (x60): $5,370,554 The actual revenue may vary due to regional pricing, seasonal discounts, and refund rates.

Q: How many copies has Shotgun Farmers sold on Steam?

With 9,847 Steam reviews and a 93% positive rating, we estimate Shotgun Farmers has sold between 196,940 and 590,820 copies, with a best estimate of 305,257. 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 x31 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

Q: How much does Megastorm Games earn from Shotgun Farmers?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, Megastorm Games keeps an estimated $1,942,350 from Shotgun Farmers's gross revenue of $2,774,786. Here's the breakdown: Gross Revenue: $2,774,786 Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$832,436 Developer Revenue: $1,942,350 Note: This doesn't account for publisher shares, taxes, or development costs.

Q: What percentage does Steam take from Shotgun Farmers?

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 Shotgun Farmers, with an estimated gross revenue of $2,774,786, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $832,436 and Megastorm Games receives $1,942,350.

Q: How accurate are these revenue estimates for Shotgun Farmers?

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 ($1,790,185 to $5,370,554) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x31) and a calibrated ASP of $9.

Q: What would Shotgun Farmers earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Shotgun Farmers generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Megastorm Games would keep approximately $2,561,812 - that's $619,462 more than on Steam. At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $212,974. 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 $1,942,350. Note: This is a hypothetical comparison. Actual sales volumes differ significantly between platforms, and Steam's larger user base typically drives substantially higher sales.

Q: How long do players spend in Shotgun Farmers?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 4.1 hours in Shotgun Farmers, with a median playtime of 2.9 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.

Megastorm Games

$2.8MEst. Gross Revenue

305,257 estimated sales, 93% positive reviews, and $1,942,350.29 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action93% Positive$3.99

Revenue Overview

$2.8M

Gross Revenue

$1.9M

Developer Revenue

305,257

Est. Copies Sold

$2.8M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$1.8MLow estimate

$2.8MBest estimate

$5.4MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue

$2,774,786

− Steam Platform Fee(30.0%)

−$832,436

Developer Revenue

$1,942,350

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.0%($1,942,350)Steam: 30.0%($832,436)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$832,436

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

9,847Total Reviews

9,158positive (93%)

689negative (7%)

Step by step

1
Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal
9,847 reviews and a 93% positive rating are used as the starting point because Steam review counts correlate strongly with paid ownership.
2
Apply a calibrated Boxleiter multiplier
For Shotgun Farmers, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×31 and show a wider range from ×20 to ×60 to reflect uncertainty.
3
Use a realistic realized sale price instead of only list price
Rather than relying only on the current price of $4, we estimate a realized average sale price of $9 to account for discounting over time.
4
Translate gross revenue into developer revenue
We then apply Steam's effective fee rate of 30.0%. That turns an estimated $2,774,786 in gross revenue into roughly $1,942,350 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$9.09

List price $3.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×31

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

30.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Shotgun Farmers use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x31 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: $2,774,786

To developer

$1,942,350

To developer: 70.0%

$1,942,350

Platform fee: 30.0%

$832,436

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $2,774,786

To developer

$2,561,812

To developer: 92.3%

$2,561,812

Platform fee: 7.7%

$212,974

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 7.7%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $2,774,786

To developer

$1,942,350

To developer: 70.0%

$1,942,350

Platform fee: 30.0%

$832,436

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

Genre Market Position

76%

Top 76% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Shotgun Farmers ranks in the top 76% 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

4.1h

Average Playtime

2.9h

Median Playtime

Shotgun Farmers keeps players engaged for an average of 4.1 hours – solid engagement for a action game.

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperMegastorm Games

PublisherMegastorm Games

Release Date—

Years on Market1 year

Current Price$3.99

Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$9.09

GenreAction

Peak Players21

SteamSpy Owners500,000 .. 1,000,000

SteamView on Store

Features

Single-playerMulti-playerPvPOnline PvPCo-opOnline Co-opCross-Platform MultiplayerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportStatsSteam LeaderboardsFamily Sharing

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Shotgun Farmers earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Shotgun Farmers's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $2,774,786.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

Conservative estimate (x20): $1,790,185
Calibrated midpoint (x31): $2,774,786
Optimistic estimate (x60): $5,370,554

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

How many copies has Shotgun Farmers sold on Steam?

With 9,847 Steam reviews and a 93% positive rating, we estimate Shotgun Farmers has sold between 196,940 and 590,820 copies, with a best estimate of 305,257.

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 x31 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does Megastorm Games earn from Shotgun Farmers?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, Megastorm Games keeps an estimated $1,942,350 from Shotgun Farmers's gross revenue of $2,774,786.

Here's the breakdown:

Gross Revenue: $2,774,786
Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$832,436
Developer Revenue: $1,942,350

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

What percentage does Steam take from Shotgun Farmers?

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 Shotgun Farmers, with an estimated gross revenue of $2,774,786, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $832,436 and Megastorm Games receives $1,942,350.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Shotgun Farmers?

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 ($1,790,185 to $5,370,554) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x31) and a calibrated ASP of $9.

What would Shotgun Farmers earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Shotgun Farmers generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Megastorm Games would keep approximately $2,561,812 - that's $619,462 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $212,974. 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 $1,942,350.

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 Shotgun Farmers?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 4.1 hours in Shotgun Farmers, with a median playtime of 2.9 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.

Genre Market Position

76%

Top 76% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Shotgun Farmers ranks in the top 76% 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Shotgun Farmers earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Shotgun Farmers's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $2,774,786.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

Conservative estimate (x20): $1,790,185
Calibrated midpoint (x31): $2,774,786
Optimistic estimate (x60): $5,370,554

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

How many copies has Shotgun Farmers sold on Steam?

With 9,847 Steam reviews and a 93% positive rating, we estimate Shotgun Farmers has sold between 196,940 and 590,820 copies, with a best estimate of 305,257.

How much does Megastorm Games earn from Shotgun Farmers?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, Megastorm Games keeps an estimated $1,942,350 from Shotgun Farmers's gross revenue of $2,774,786.

Here's the breakdown:

Gross Revenue: $2,774,786
Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$832,436
Developer Revenue: $1,942,350

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

What percentage does Steam take from Shotgun Farmers?

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 Shotgun Farmers, with an estimated gross revenue of $2,774,786, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $832,436 and Megastorm Games receives $1,942,350.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Shotgun Farmers?

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

What would Shotgun Farmers earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Shotgun Farmers generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Megastorm Games would keep approximately $2,561,812 - that's $619,462 more than on Steam.

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 Shotgun Farmers?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 4.1 hours in Shotgun Farmers, with a median playtime of 2.9 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.