Steam revenue analysis

Tangle Tower Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Q: How much has Tangle Tower earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Tangle Tower's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $2,631,619. This estimate comes with a confidence range: Conservative estimate (x20): $1,949,347 Calibrated midpoint (x27): $2,631,619 Optimistic estimate (x60): $5,848,042 The actual revenue may vary due to regional pricing, seasonal discounts, and refund rates.

Q: How many copies has Tangle Tower sold on Steam?

With 5,243 Steam reviews and a 95% positive rating, we estimate Tangle Tower has sold between 104,860 and 314,580 copies, with a best estimate of 141,561. 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 x27 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

Q: How much does SFB Games earn from Tangle Tower?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, SFB Games keeps an estimated $1,842,133 from Tangle Tower's gross revenue of $2,631,619. Here's the breakdown: Gross Revenue: $2,631,619 Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$789,486 Developer Revenue: $1,842,133 Note: This doesn't account for publisher shares, taxes, or development costs.

Q: What percentage does Steam take from Tangle Tower?

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 Tangle Tower, with an estimated gross revenue of $2,631,619, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $789,486 and SFB Games receives $1,842,133.

Q: How accurate are these revenue estimates for Tangle Tower?

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 ($1,949,347 to $5,848,042) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x27) and a calibrated ASP of $19.

Q: What would Tangle Tower earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Tangle Tower generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, SFB Games would keep approximately $2,435,825 - that's $593,691 more than on Steam. At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $195,794. 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 $1,842,133. Note: This is a hypothetical comparison. Actual sales volumes differ significantly between platforms, and Steam's larger user base typically drives substantially higher sales.

Q: How long do players spend in Tangle Tower?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 7.5 hours in Tangle Tower, with a median playtime of 7.1 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.

SFB Games

$2.6MEst. Gross Revenue

141,561 estimated sales, 95% positive reviews, and $1,842,133.29 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action95% Positive$19.99

Revenue Overview

$2.6M

Gross Revenue

$1.8M

Developer Revenue

141,561

Est. Copies Sold

$2.6M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$1.9MLow estimate

$2.6MBest estimate

$5.8MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue

$2,631,619

− Steam Platform Fee(30.0%)

−$789,486

Developer Revenue

$1,842,133

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.0%($1,842,133)Steam: 30.0%($789,486)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$789,486

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

5,243Total Reviews

4,981positive (95%)

262negative (5%)

Step by step

1
Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal
5,243 reviews and a 95% positive rating are used as the starting point because Steam review counts correlate strongly with paid ownership.
2
Apply a calibrated Boxleiter multiplier
For Tangle Tower, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×27 and show a wider range from ×20 to ×60 to reflect uncertainty.
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
Translate gross revenue into developer revenue
We then apply Steam's effective fee rate of 30.0%. That turns an estimated $2,631,619 in gross revenue into roughly $1,842,133 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$18.59

List price $19.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×27

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

30.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Tangle Tower use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x27 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: $2,631,619

To developer

$1,842,133

To developer: 70.0%

$1,842,133

Platform fee: 30.0%

$789,486

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $2,631,619

To developer

$2,435,825

To developer: 92.6%

$2,435,825

Platform fee: 7.4%

$195,794

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 7.4%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $2,631,619

To developer

$1,842,133

To developer: 70.0%

$1,842,133

Platform fee: 30.0%

$789,486

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

Genre Market Position

79%

Top 79% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Tangle Tower ranks in the top 79% 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

7.5h

Average Playtime

7.1h

Median Playtime

Tangle Tower keeps players engaged for an average of 7.5 hours – solid engagement for a action game.

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperSFB Games

PublisherSFB Games

Release Date—

Years on Market1 year

Current Price$19.99

Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$18.59

GenreAction

Peak Players30

SteamSpy Owners200,000 .. 500,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Tangle Tower earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Tangle Tower's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $2,631,619.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

Conservative estimate (x20): $1,949,347
Calibrated midpoint (x27): $2,631,619
Optimistic estimate (x60): $5,848,042

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

How many copies has Tangle Tower sold on Steam?

With 5,243 Steam reviews and a 95% positive rating, we estimate Tangle Tower has sold between 104,860 and 314,580 copies, with a best estimate of 141,561.

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 x27 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does SFB Games earn from Tangle Tower?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, SFB Games keeps an estimated $1,842,133 from Tangle Tower's gross revenue of $2,631,619.

Here's the breakdown:

Gross Revenue: $2,631,619
Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$789,486
Developer Revenue: $1,842,133

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

What percentage does Steam take from Tangle Tower?

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 Tangle Tower, with an estimated gross revenue of $2,631,619, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $789,486 and SFB Games receives $1,842,133.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Tangle Tower?

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 ($1,949,347 to $5,848,042) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x27) and a calibrated ASP of $19.

What would Tangle Tower earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Tangle Tower generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, SFB Games would keep approximately $2,435,825 - that's $593,691 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $195,794. 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 $1,842,133.

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 Tangle Tower?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 7.5 hours in Tangle Tower, with a median playtime of 7.1 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.

Genre Market Position

79%

Top 79% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Tangle Tower ranks in the top 79% 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Tangle Tower earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Tangle Tower's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $2,631,619.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

Conservative estimate (x20): $1,949,347
Calibrated midpoint (x27): $2,631,619
Optimistic estimate (x60): $5,848,042

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

How many copies has Tangle Tower sold on Steam?

With 5,243 Steam reviews and a 95% positive rating, we estimate Tangle Tower has sold between 104,860 and 314,580 copies, with a best estimate of 141,561.

How much does SFB Games earn from Tangle Tower?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, SFB Games keeps an estimated $1,842,133 from Tangle Tower's gross revenue of $2,631,619.

Here's the breakdown:

Gross Revenue: $2,631,619
Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$789,486
Developer Revenue: $1,842,133

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

What percentage does Steam take from Tangle Tower?

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 Tangle Tower, with an estimated gross revenue of $2,631,619, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $789,486 and SFB Games receives $1,842,133.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Tangle Tower?

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

What would Tangle Tower earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Tangle Tower generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, SFB Games would keep approximately $2,435,825 - that's $593,691 more than on Steam.

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 Tangle Tower?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 7.5 hours in Tangle Tower, with a median playtime of 7.1 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.