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Steam revenue analysis

The Bureau: XCOM Declassified Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

2K Marin · 2K

$6.6MEst. Gross Revenue

353,580 estimated sales, 70% positive reviews, and $4,601,136.54 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action70% Positive$19.99MC 66

Revenue Overview

$6.6M

Gross Revenue

$4.6M

Developer Revenue

353,580

Est. Copies Sold

$6.6M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$4.4MLow estimate
$6.6MBest estimate
$13.1MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$6,573,052
− Steam Platform Fee(30.0%)
−$1,971,916
Developer Revenue
$4,601,137

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.0%($4,601,137)Steam: 30.0%($1,971,916)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$1,971,916
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

70%positive
11,786Total Reviews
8,250positive (70%)
3,536negative (30%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    11,786 reviews and a 70% 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 The Bureau: XCOM Declassified, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×30 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 $6,573,052 in gross revenue into roughly $4,601,137 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$18.59

List price $19.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×30

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

30.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for The Bureau: XCOM Declassified use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x30 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: $6,573,052

To developer

$4,601,137

To developer: 70.0%

$4,601,137

Platform fee: 30.0%

$1,971,916

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $6,573,052

To developer

$5,904,286

To developer: 89.8%

$5,904,286

Platform fee: 10.2%

$668,766

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 10.2%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $6,573,052

To developer

$4,601,137

To developer: 70.0%

$4,601,137

Platform fee: 30.0%

$1,971,916

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

Genre Market Position

Top 47% by revenue in Action
47%

Top 47% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

The Bureau: XCOM Declassified ranks in the top 47% 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

5.1h avg2.6h median

5.1h

Average Playtime

2.6h

Median Playtime

The Bureau: XCOM Declassified keeps players engaged for an average of 5.1 hours – solid engagement for a action game.

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

Developer2K Marin
Publisher2K
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$19.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$18.59
GenreAction
Peak Players15
SteamSpy Owners2,000,000 .. 5,000,000
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Features

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has The Bureau: XCOM Declassified earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate The Bureau: XCOM Declassified's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $6,573,052.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $4,382,035
  • Calibrated midpoint (x30): $6,573,052
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $13,146,104

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

How many copies has The Bureau: XCOM Declassified sold on Steam?

With 11,786 Steam reviews and a 70% positive rating, we estimate The Bureau: XCOM Declassified has sold between 235,720 and 707,160 copies, with a best estimate of 353,580.

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 x30 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does 2K Marin earn from The Bureau: XCOM Declassified?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, 2K Marin keeps an estimated $4,601,137 from The Bureau: XCOM Declassified's gross revenue of $6,573,052.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $6,573,052
  • Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$1,971,916
  • Developer Revenue: $4,601,137

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

What percentage does Steam take from The Bureau: XCOM Declassified?

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 The Bureau: XCOM Declassified, with an estimated gross revenue of $6,573,052, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $1,971,916 and 2K Marin receives $4,601,137.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for The Bureau: XCOM Declassified?

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 ($4,382,035 to $13,146,104) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x30) and a calibrated ASP of $19.

What would The Bureau: XCOM Declassified earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If The Bureau: XCOM Declassified generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, 2K Marin would keep approximately $5,904,286 - that's $1,303,149 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $668,766. 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 $4,601,137.

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 The Bureau: XCOM Declassified?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 5.1 hours in The Bureau: XCOM Declassified, with a median playtime of 2.6 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.

What is The Bureau: XCOM Declassified's Metacritic score?

The Bureau: XCOM Declassified has a Metacritic score of 66/100, which indicates "mixed or average" reviews from critics. The Steam community rates the game 70% positive based on 11,786 user reviews.