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Steam revenue analysis

Strange Horticulture Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Bad Viking · Iceberg Interactive

$4.3MEst. Gross Revenue

407,712 estimated sales, 95% positive reviews, and $3,010,953.12 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Adventure95% Positive$6.39

Revenue Overview

$4.3M

Gross Revenue

$3M

Developer Revenue

407,712

Est. Copies Sold

$1.1M

Revenue / Year (avg. 4 yr)

$2.8MLow estimate
$4.3MBest estimate
$8.3MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$4,301,362
− Steam Platform Fee(30.0%)
−$1,290,408
Developer Revenue
$3,010,953

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.0%($3,010,953)Steam: 30.0%($1,290,408)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$1,290,408
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

95%positive
13,152Total Reviews
12,494positive (95%)
658negative (5%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    13,152 reviews and a 95% 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 Strange Horticulture, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×31 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 $6, we estimate a realized average sale price of $11 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 $4,301,362 in gross revenue into roughly $3,010,953 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$10.55

List price $6.39

Boxleiter multiplier

×31

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

30.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Strange Horticulture 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 $11 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: $4,301,362

To developer

$3,010,953

To developer: 70.0%

$3,010,953

Platform fee: 30.0%

$1,290,408

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $4,301,362

To developer

$3,905,198

To developer: 90.8%

$3,905,198

Platform fee: 9.2%

$396,163

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 9.2%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $4,301,362

To developer

$3,010,953

To developer: 70.0%

$3,010,953

Platform fee: 30.0%

$1,290,408

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

Genre Market Position

Top 62% by revenue in Adventure
62%

Top 62% of Adventure games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

116

Top Games Tracked

$5.8M

Median (tracked top games)

$23.2M

Mean (tracked top games)

Strange Horticulture ranks in the top 62% 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

6h avg5.5h median

6h

Average Playtime

5.5h

Median Playtime

3.4h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

Strange Horticulture keeps players engaged for an average of 6 hours – solid engagement for a adventure game.

Current Activity57% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperBad Viking
PublisherIceberg Interactive
Release DateJanuary 20, 2022
Years on Market4 years
Current Price$6.39
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$10.55
GenreAdventure
Peak Players134
SteamSpy Owners500,000 .. 1,000,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Strange Horticulture earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Strange Horticulture's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $4,301,362.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $2,775,072
  • Calibrated midpoint (x31): $4,301,362
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $8,325,216

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

How many copies has Strange Horticulture sold on Steam?

With 13,152 Steam reviews and a 95% positive rating, we estimate Strange Horticulture has sold between 263,040 and 789,120 copies, with a best estimate of 407,712.

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 Bad Viking earn from Strange Horticulture?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, Bad Viking keeps an estimated $3,010,953 from Strange Horticulture's gross revenue of $4,301,362.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $4,301,362
  • Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$1,290,408
  • Developer Revenue: $3,010,953

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

What percentage does Steam take from Strange Horticulture?

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 Strange Horticulture, with an estimated gross revenue of $4,301,362, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $1,290,408 and Bad Viking receives $3,010,953.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Strange Horticulture?

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 ($2,775,072 to $8,325,216) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x31) and a calibrated ASP of $11.

What would Strange Horticulture earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Strange Horticulture generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Bad Viking would keep approximately $3,905,198 - that's $894,245 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $396,163. 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 $3,010,953.

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 Strange Horticulture?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 6 hours in Strange Horticulture, with a median playtime of 5.5 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.