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Steam revenue analysis

The Quarry Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Supermassive Games · 2K Games

$27.4MEst. Gross Revenue

481,625 estimated sales, 82% positive reviews, and $20,085,856.56 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action82% Positive$59.99

Revenue Overview

$27.4M

Gross Revenue

$20.1M

Developer Revenue

481,625

Est. Copies Sold

$27.4M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$22MLow estimate
$27.4MBest estimate
$65.9MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$27,447,809
Steam Platform Fee(26.8%)
−$7,361,952
Developer Revenue
$20,085,857

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 73.2%($20,085,857)Steam: 26.8%($7,361,952)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$3,000,000
Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)$4,361,952
Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)

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

How we estimate this

82%positive
19,265Total Reviews
15,797positive (82%)
3,468negative (18%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    19,265 reviews and a 82% 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 Quarry, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×25 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 $60, we estimate a realized average sale price of $57 to account for discounting over time.

  4. 4

    Translate gross revenue into developer revenue

    We then apply Steam's effective fee rate of 26.8%. That turns an estimated $27,447,809 in gross revenue into roughly $20,085,857 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$56.99

List price $59.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×25

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

26.8%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for The Quarry use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x25 and a calibrated average sale price of $57 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: $27,447,809

To developer

$20,085,857

To developer: 73.2%

$20,085,857

Platform fee: 26.8%

$7,361,952

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $27,447,809

To developer

$24,274,072

To developer: 88.4%

$24,274,072

Platform fee: 11.6%

$3,173,737

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 11.6%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $27,447,809

To developer

$19,213,466

To developer: 70.0%

$19,213,466

Platform fee: 30.0%

$8,234,343

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

Genre Market Position

Top 16% by revenue in Action
16%

Top 16% 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 Quarry ranks in the top 16% of 2141 tracked action top-sellers, with estimated revenue 5× 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

9.3h avg8.5h median

9.3h

Average Playtime

8.5h

Median Playtime

1.5h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

The Quarry keeps players engaged for an average of 9.3 hours – solid engagement for a action game.

Current Activity16% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperSupermassive Games
Publisher2K Games
Release Date
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$59.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$56.99
GenreAction
Peak Players256
SteamSpy Owners500,000 .. 1,000,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has The Quarry earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate The Quarry's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $27,447,809.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $21,958,247
  • Calibrated midpoint (x25): $27,447,809
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $65,874,741

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

How many copies has The Quarry sold on Steam?

With 19,265 Steam reviews and a 82% positive rating, we estimate The Quarry has sold between 385,300 and 1,155,900 copies, with a best estimate of 481,625.

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 x25 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does Supermassive Games earn from The Quarry?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 26.8%, Supermassive Games keeps an estimated $20,085,857 from The Quarry's gross revenue of $27,447,809.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $27,447,809
  • Steam's Fee (26.8%): -$7,361,952
  • Developer Revenue: $20,085,857

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

What percentage does Steam take from The Quarry?

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 Quarry, with an estimated gross revenue of $27,447,809, this results in an effective rate of 26.8%. Steam keeps approximately $7,361,952 and Supermassive Games receives $20,085,857.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for The Quarry?

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 ($21,958,247 to $65,874,741) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x25) and a calibrated ASP of $57.

What would The Quarry earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If The Quarry generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Supermassive Games would keep approximately $24,274,072 - that's $4,188,215 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $3,173,737. 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 $19,213,466.

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 Quarry?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 9.3 hours in The Quarry, with a median playtime of 8.5 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.