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Steam revenue analysis

The Guild 3 Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Purple Lamp, GolemLabs · THQ Nordic

$6.3MEst. Gross Revenue

224,580 estimated sales, 61% positive reviews, and $4,384,475.34 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action61% Positive$29.99

Revenue Overview

$6.3M

Gross Revenue

$4.4M

Developer Revenue

224,580

Est. Copies Sold

$6.3M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$4.2MLow estimate
$6.3MBest estimate
$12.5MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$6,263,536
− Steam Platform Fee(30.0%)
−$1,879,061
Developer Revenue
$4,384,475

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.0%($4,384,475)Steam: 30.0%($1,879,061)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$1,879,061
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

61%positive
7,486Total Reviews
4,566positive (61%)
2,920negative (39%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    7,486 reviews and a 61% 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 Guild 3, 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 $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 $6,263,536 in gross revenue into roughly $4,384,475 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$27.89

List price $29.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×30

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

30.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for The Guild 3 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 $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: $6,263,536

To developer

$4,384,475

To developer: 70.0%

$4,384,475

Platform fee: 30.0%

$1,879,061

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $6,263,536

To developer

$5,631,912

To developer: 89.9%

$5,631,912

Platform fee: 10.1%

$631,624

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 10.1%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $6,263,536

To developer

$4,384,475

To developer: 70.0%

$4,384,475

Platform fee: 30.0%

$1,879,061

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

Genre Market Position

Top 49% by revenue in Action
49%

Top 49% 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 Guild 3 ranks in the top 49% 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

29h avg19.6h median

29h

Average Playtime

19.6h

Median Playtime

The Guild 3 keeps players engaged for an average of 29 hours – solid engagement for a action game.

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperPurple Lamp, GolemLabs
PublisherTHQ Nordic
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$29.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$27.89
GenreAction
Peak Players58
SteamSpy Owners500,000 .. 1,000,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has The Guild 3 earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate The Guild 3's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $6,263,536.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $4,175,691
  • Calibrated midpoint (x30): $6,263,536
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $12,527,072

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

How many copies has The Guild 3 sold on Steam?

With 7,486 Steam reviews and a 61% positive rating, we estimate The Guild 3 has sold between 149,720 and 449,160 copies, with a best estimate of 224,580.

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 Purple Lamp, GolemLabs earn from The Guild 3?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, Purple Lamp, GolemLabs keeps an estimated $4,384,475 from The Guild 3's gross revenue of $6,263,536.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $6,263,536
  • Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$1,879,061
  • Developer Revenue: $4,384,475

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

What percentage does Steam take from The Guild 3?

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 Guild 3, with an estimated gross revenue of $6,263,536, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $1,879,061 and Purple Lamp, GolemLabs receives $4,384,475.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for The Guild 3?

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 ($4,175,691 to $12,527,072) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x30) and a calibrated ASP of $28.

What would The Guild 3 earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If The Guild 3 generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Purple Lamp, GolemLabs would keep approximately $5,631,912 - that's $1,247,437 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $631,624. 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 $4,384,475.

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 Guild 3?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 29 hours in The Guild 3, with a median playtime of 19.6 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.