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Steam revenue analysis

TerraTech Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Payload Studios · Mythwright

$14.1MEst. Gross Revenue

608,660 estimated sales, 91% positive reviews, and $10,108,943.80 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action91% Positive$6.24

Revenue Overview

$14.1M

Gross Revenue

$10.1M

Developer Revenue

608,660

Est. Copies Sold

$14.1M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$10.9MLow estimate
$14.1MBest estimate
$32.6MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$14,145,258
− Steam Platform Fee(28.5%)
−$4,036,315
Developer Revenue
$10,108,944

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 71.5%($10,108,944)Steam: 28.5%($4,036,315)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$3,000,000
Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)$1,036,315
Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)—

More context in the Steam game revenue hub or in the Steam revenue calculator.

How we estimate this

91%positive
23,410Total Reviews
21,303positive (91%)
2,107negative (9%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    23,410 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 TerraTech, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×26 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 $23 to account for discounting over time.

  4. 4

    Translate gross revenue into developer revenue

    We then apply Steam's effective fee rate of 28.5%. That turns an estimated $14,145,258 in gross revenue into roughly $10,108,944 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$23.24

List price $6.24

Boxleiter multiplier

×26

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

28.5%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for TerraTech use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x26 and a calibrated average sale price of $23 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: $14,145,258

To developer

$10,108,944

To developer: 71.5%

$10,108,944

Platform fee: 28.5%

$4,036,315

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $14,145,258

To developer

$12,567,827

To developer: 88.8%

$12,567,827

Platform fee: 11.2%

$1,577,431

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 11.2%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $14,145,258

To developer

$9,901,681

To developer: 70.0%

$9,901,681

Platform fee: 30.0%

$4,243,578

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

Genre Market Position

Top 27% by revenue in Action
27%

Top 27% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

TerraTech ranks in the top 27% of 2141 tracked action top-sellers, with estimated revenue 2× this group's median.

Baseline: HelpfulCalculator's curated set of top-grossing Steam games, not the entire Steam catalog. Niche genres may have small samples.

Playtime & Engagement

44.4h avg13.8h median

44.4h

Average Playtime

13.8h

Median Playtime

A median playtime of 13.8h and average of 44.4h suggest a dedicated core community playing this action game well beyond the typical player.

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperPayload Studios
PublisherMythwright
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$6.24
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$23.24
GenreAction
Peak Players261
SteamSpy Owners500,000 .. 1,000,000
SteamView on Store

Features

Single-playerMulti-playerPvPOnline PvPCo-opOnline Co-opSteam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsSteam WorkshopPartial Controller SupportFamily Sharing

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has TerraTech earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate TerraTech's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $14,145,258.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $10,880,968
  • Calibrated midpoint (x26): $14,145,258
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $32,642,904

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

How many copies has TerraTech sold on Steam?

With 23,410 Steam reviews and a 91% positive rating, we estimate TerraTech has sold between 468,200 and 1,404,600 copies, with a best estimate of 608,660.

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 x26 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does Payload Studios earn from TerraTech?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 28.5%, Payload Studios keeps an estimated $10,108,944 from TerraTech's gross revenue of $14,145,258.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $14,145,258
  • Steam's Fee (28.5%): -$4,036,315
  • Developer Revenue: $10,108,944

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

What percentage does Steam take from TerraTech?

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 TerraTech, with an estimated gross revenue of $14,145,258, this results in an effective rate of 28.5%. Steam keeps approximately $4,036,315 and Payload Studios receives $10,108,944.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for TerraTech?

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 ($10,880,968 to $32,642,904) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x26) and a calibrated ASP of $23.

What would TerraTech earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If TerraTech generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Payload Studios would keep approximately $12,567,827 - that's $2,458,884 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $1,577,431. 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 $9,901,681.

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 TerraTech?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 44.4 hours in TerraTech, with a median playtime of 13.8 hours. The large gap between average and median suggests a dedicated core community playing well beyond the typical player.