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Steam revenue analysis

Styx: Shards of Darkness Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Cyanide Studio · Nacon

$3.1MEst. Gross Revenue

166,768 estimated sales, 83% positive reviews, and $2,170,151.98 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action83% Positive$19.99MC 72

Revenue Overview

$3.1M

Gross Revenue

$2.2M

Developer Revenue

166,768

Est. Copies Sold

$3.1M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$2.2MLow estimate
$3.1MBest estimate
$6.6MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$3,100,217
− Steam Platform Fee(30.0%)
−$930,065
Developer Revenue
$2,170,152

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.0%($2,170,152)Steam: 30.0%($930,065)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$930,065
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

83%positive
5,956Total Reviews
4,943positive (83%)
1,013negative (17%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    5,956 reviews and a 83% 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 Styx: Shards of Darkness, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×28 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 $20, we estimate a realized average sale price of $19 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 $3,100,217 in gross revenue into roughly $2,170,152 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$18.59

List price $19.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×28

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

30.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Styx: Shards of Darkness use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x28 and a calibrated average sale price of $19 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: $3,100,217

To developer

$2,170,152

To developer: 70.0%

$2,170,152

Platform fee: 30.0%

$930,065

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $3,100,217

To developer

$2,848,191

To developer: 91.9%

$2,848,191

Platform fee: 8.1%

$252,026

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 8.1%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $3,100,217

To developer

$2,170,152

To developer: 70.0%

$2,170,152

Platform fee: 30.0%

$930,065

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

Genre Market Position

Top 72% by revenue in Action
72%

Top 72% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Styx: Shards of Darkness ranks in the top 72% 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

9.5h avg3.6h median

9.5h

Average Playtime

3.6h

Median Playtime

15.5h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

A median playtime of 3.6h and average of 9.5h suggest a dedicated core community playing this action game well beyond the typical player.

Current Activity100% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperCyanide Studio
PublisherNacon
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$19.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$18.59
GenreAction
Peak Players34
SteamSpy Owners500,000 .. 1,000,000
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Features

Single-playerMulti-playerCo-opOnline Co-opSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Trading CardsSteam CloudRemote Play on TVFamily Sharing

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Styx: Shards of Darkness earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Styx: Shards of Darkness's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $3,100,217.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $2,214,441
  • Calibrated midpoint (x28): $3,100,217
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $6,643,322

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

How many copies has Styx: Shards of Darkness sold on Steam?

With 5,956 Steam reviews and a 83% positive rating, we estimate Styx: Shards of Darkness has sold between 119,120 and 357,360 copies, with a best estimate of 166,768.

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 x28 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does Cyanide Studio earn from Styx: Shards of Darkness?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, Cyanide Studio keeps an estimated $2,170,152 from Styx: Shards of Darkness's gross revenue of $3,100,217.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $3,100,217
  • Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$930,065
  • Developer Revenue: $2,170,152

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

What percentage does Steam take from Styx: Shards of Darkness?

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 Styx: Shards of Darkness, with an estimated gross revenue of $3,100,217, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $930,065 and Cyanide Studio receives $2,170,152.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Styx: Shards of Darkness?

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 ($2,214,441 to $6,643,322) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x28) and a calibrated ASP of $19.

What would Styx: Shards of Darkness earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Styx: Shards of Darkness generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Cyanide Studio would keep approximately $2,848,191 - that's $678,039 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $252,026. 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 $2,170,152.

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 Styx: Shards of Darkness?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 9.5 hours in Styx: Shards of Darkness, with a median playtime of 3.6 hours. The large gap between average and median suggests a dedicated core community playing well beyond the typical player.

What is Styx: Shards of Darkness's Metacritic score?

Styx: Shards of Darkness has a Metacritic score of 72/100, which indicates "mixed or average" reviews from critics. The Steam community rates the game 83% positive based on 5,956 user reviews.