Stronghold 3 Gold Steam key art
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Steam revenue analysis

Stronghold 3 Gold Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Firefly Studios

$4.5MEst. Gross Revenue

158,202 estimated sales, 33% positive reviews, and $3,155,022.49 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action33% Positive$29.99

Revenue Overview

$4.5M

Gross Revenue

$3.2M

Developer Revenue

158,202

Est. Copies Sold

$4.5M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$2.7MLow estimate
$4.5MBest estimate
$8MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$4,507,175
− Steam Platform Fee(30.0%)
−$1,352,152
Developer Revenue
$3,155,022

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.0%($3,155,022)Steam: 30.0%($1,352,152)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$1,352,152
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

33%positive
4,653Total Reviews
1,535positive (33%)
3,118negative (67%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    4,653 reviews and a 33% 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 Stronghold 3 Gold, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×34 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 $30, we estimate a realized average sale price of $28 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 $4,507,175 in gross revenue into roughly $3,155,022 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$28.49

List price $29.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×34

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

30.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Stronghold 3 Gold use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x34 and a calibrated average sale price of $28 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: $4,507,175

To developer

$3,155,022

To developer: 70.0%

$3,155,022

Platform fee: 30.0%

$1,352,152

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $4,507,175

To developer

$4,086,314

To developer: 90.7%

$4,086,314

Platform fee: 9.3%

$420,861

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 9.3%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $4,507,175

To developer

$3,155,022

To developer: 70.0%

$3,155,022

Platform fee: 30.0%

$1,352,152

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

Genre Market Position

Top 60% by revenue in Action
60%

Top 60% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Stronghold 3 Gold ranks in the top 60% 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

7.1h avg4h median

7.1h

Average Playtime

4h

Median Playtime

Stronghold 3 Gold keeps players engaged for an average of 7.1 hours – solid engagement for a action game.

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperFirefly Studios
PublisherFirefly Studios
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$29.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$28.49
GenreAction
Peak Players6
SteamSpy Owners500,000 .. 1,000,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Stronghold 3 Gold earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Stronghold 3 Gold's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $4,507,175.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $2,651,279
  • Calibrated midpoint (x34): $4,507,175
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $7,953,838

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

How many copies has Stronghold 3 Gold sold on Steam?

With 4,653 Steam reviews and a 33% positive rating, we estimate Stronghold 3 Gold has sold between 93,060 and 279,180 copies, with a best estimate of 158,202.

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 x34 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does Firefly Studios earn from Stronghold 3 Gold?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, Firefly Studios keeps an estimated $3,155,022 from Stronghold 3 Gold's gross revenue of $4,507,175.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $4,507,175
  • Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$1,352,152
  • Developer Revenue: $3,155,022

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

What percentage does Steam take from Stronghold 3 Gold?

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 Stronghold 3 Gold, with an estimated gross revenue of $4,507,175, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $1,352,152 and Firefly Studios receives $3,155,022.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Stronghold 3 Gold?

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 ($2,651,279 to $7,953,838) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x34) and a calibrated ASP of $28.

What would Stronghold 3 Gold earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Stronghold 3 Gold generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Firefly Studios would keep approximately $4,086,314 - that's $931,291 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $420,861. 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 $3,155,022.

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 Stronghold 3 Gold?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 7.1 hours in Stronghold 3 Gold, with a median playtime of 4 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.