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Steam revenue analysis

SOULCALIBUR VI Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc. · BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment

$14.1MEst. Gross Revenue

392,689 estimated sales, 82% positive reviews, and $10,099,657.83 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action82% Positive$59.99

Revenue Overview

$14.1M

Gross Revenue

$10.1M

Developer Revenue

392,689

Est. Copies Sold

$1.8M

Revenue / Year (avg. 8 yr)

$9.7MLow estimate
$14.1MBest estimate
$29.2MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$14,132,877
− Steam Platform Fee(28.5%)
−$4,033,219
Developer Revenue
$10,099,658

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 71.5%($10,099,658)Steam: 28.5%($4,033,219)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$3,000,000
Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)$1,033,219
Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)—

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

How we estimate this

82%positive
13,541Total Reviews
11,104positive (82%)
2,437negative (18%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    13,541 reviews and a 82% 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 SOULCALIBUR VI, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×29 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 $60, we estimate a realized average sale price of $36 to account for discounting over time.

  4. 4

    Translate gross revenue into developer revenue

    We then apply Steam's effective fee rate of 28.5%. That turns an estimated $14,132,877 in gross revenue into roughly $10,099,658 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$35.99

List price $59.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×29

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

28.5%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for SOULCALIBUR VI use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x29 and a calibrated average sale price of $36 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: $14,132,877

To developer

$10,099,658

To developer: 71.5%

$10,099,658

Platform fee: 28.5%

$4,033,219

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $14,132,877

To developer

$12,556,932

To developer: 88.8%

$12,556,932

Platform fee: 11.2%

$1,575,945

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 11.2%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $14,132,877

To developer

$9,893,014

To developer: 70.0%

$9,893,014

Platform fee: 30.0%

$4,239,863

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

Genre Market Position

Top 27% by revenue in Action
27%

Top 27% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

SOULCALIBUR VI ranks in the top 27% of 2141 tracked action top-sellers, with estimated revenue 2× 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

12.6h avg2.7h median

12.6h

Average Playtime

2.7h

Median Playtime

0.9h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

A median playtime of 2.7h and average of 12.6h suggest a dedicated core community playing this action game well beyond the typical player.

Current Activity7% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperBANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.
PublisherBANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Release DateOctober 17, 2018
Years on Market8 years
Current Price$59.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$35.99
GenreAction
Peak Players119
SteamSpy Owners1,000,000 .. 2,000,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has SOULCALIBUR VI earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate SOULCALIBUR VI's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $14,132,877.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $9,746,812
  • Calibrated midpoint (x29): $14,132,877
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $29,240,435

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

How many copies has SOULCALIBUR VI sold on Steam?

With 13,541 Steam reviews and a 82% positive rating, we estimate SOULCALIBUR VI has sold between 270,820 and 812,460 copies, with a best estimate of 392,689.

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 x29 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc. earn from SOULCALIBUR VI?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 28.5%, BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc. keeps an estimated $10,099,658 from SOULCALIBUR VI's gross revenue of $14,132,877.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $14,132,877
  • Steam's Fee (28.5%): -$4,033,219
  • Developer Revenue: $10,099,658

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

What percentage does Steam take from SOULCALIBUR VI?

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 SOULCALIBUR VI, with an estimated gross revenue of $14,132,877, this results in an effective rate of 28.5%. Steam keeps approximately $4,033,219 and BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc. receives $10,099,658.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for SOULCALIBUR VI?

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 ($9,746,812 to $29,240,435) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x29) and a calibrated ASP of $36.

What would SOULCALIBUR VI earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If SOULCALIBUR VI generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc. would keep approximately $12,556,932 - that's $2,457,274 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $1,575,945. 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 $9,893,014.

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 SOULCALIBUR VI?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 12.6 hours in SOULCALIBUR VI, with a median playtime of 2.7 hours. The large gap between average and median suggests a dedicated core community playing well beyond the typical player.