STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ Steam key art
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Steam revenue analysis

STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

BioWare · LucasArts

$5.4MEst. Gross Revenue

1,174,306 estimated sales, 91% positive reviews, and $3,781,265.32 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Adventure91% Positive$9.99

Revenue Overview

$5.4M

Gross Revenue

$3.8M

Developer Revenue

1,174,306

Est. Copies Sold

$317.8K

Revenue / Year (avg. 17 yr)

$2.9MLow estimate
$5.4MBest estimate
$8.8MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$5,401,808
Steam Platform Fee(30.0%)
−$1,620,542
Developer Revenue
$3,781,265

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.0%($3,781,265)Steam: 30.0%($1,620,542)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$1,620,542
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

91%positive
31,738Total Reviews
28,882positive (91%)
2,856negative (9%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    31,738 reviews and a 91% 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 STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×37 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 $10, 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 $5,401,808 in gross revenue into roughly $3,781,265 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$4.60

List price $9.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×37

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

30.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x37 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: $5,401,808

To developer

$3,781,265

To developer: 70.0%

$3,781,265

Platform fee: 30.0%

$1,620,542

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $5,401,808

To developer

$4,873,591

To developer: 90.2%

$4,873,591

Platform fee: 9.8%

$528,217

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 9.8%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $5,401,808

To developer

$3,781,265

To developer: 70.0%

$3,781,265

Platform fee: 30.0%

$1,620,542

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

Genre Market Position

Top 54% by revenue in Adventure
54%

Top 54% of Adventure games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

116

Top Games Tracked

$5.8M

Median (tracked top games)

$23.2M

Mean (tracked top games)

STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ ranks in the top 54% of 116 tracked adventure 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

16.3h avg2.6h median

16.3h

Average Playtime

2.6h

Median Playtime

0.7h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

A median playtime of 2.6h and average of 16.3h suggest a dedicated core community playing this adventure game well beyond the typical player.

Current Activity4% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperBioWare
PublisherLucasArts
Release DateSeptember 4, 2009
Years on Market17 years
Current Price$9.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$4.60
GenreAdventure
Peak Players424
SteamSpy Owners2,000,000 .. 5,000,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™'s total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $5,401,808.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $2,919,896
  • Calibrated midpoint (x37): $5,401,808
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $8,759,688

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

How many copies has STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ sold on Steam?

With 31,738 Steam reviews and a 91% positive rating, we estimate STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ has sold between 634,760 and 1,904,280 copies, with a best estimate of 1,174,306.

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 x37 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does BioWare earn from STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, BioWare keeps an estimated $3,781,265 from STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™'s gross revenue of $5,401,808.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $5,401,808
  • Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$1,620,542
  • Developer Revenue: $3,781,265

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

What percentage does Steam take from STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™?

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 STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™, with an estimated gross revenue of $5,401,808, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $1,620,542 and BioWare receives $3,781,265.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™?

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 ($2,919,896 to $8,759,688) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x37) and a calibrated ASP of $5.

What would STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, BioWare would keep approximately $4,873,591 - that's $1,092,325 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $528,217. 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 $3,781,265.

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 STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 16.3 hours in STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™, with a median playtime of 2.6 hours. The large gap between average and median suggests a dedicated core community playing well beyond the typical player.