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Steam revenue analysis

The Riftbreaker Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

EXOR Studios

$11.4MEst. Gross Revenue

576,160 estimated sales, 90% positive reviews, and $8,051,654.80 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action90% Positive$29.99

Revenue Overview

$11.4M

Gross Revenue

$8.1M

Developer Revenue

576,160

Est. Copies Sold

$2.3M

Revenue / Year (avg. 5 yr)

$7.1MLow estimate
$11.4MBest estimate
$21.4MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$11,402,206
− Steam Platform Fee(29.4%)
−$3,350,552
Developer Revenue
$8,051,655

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.6%($8,051,655)Steam: 29.4%($3,350,552)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$3,000,000
Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)$350,552
Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)—

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

How we estimate this

90%positive
18,005Total Reviews
16,205positive (90%)
1,800negative (10%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    18,005 reviews and a 90% 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 Riftbreaker, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×32 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 $20 to account for discounting over time.

  4. 4

    Translate gross revenue into developer revenue

    We then apply Steam's effective fee rate of 29.4%. That turns an estimated $11,402,206 in gross revenue into roughly $8,051,655 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$19.79

List price $29.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×32

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

29.4%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for The Riftbreaker use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x32 and a calibrated average sale price of $20 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: $11,402,206

To developer

$8,051,655

To developer: 70.6%

$8,051,655

Platform fee: 29.4%

$3,350,552

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $11,402,206

To developer

$10,153,942

To developer: 89.1%

$10,153,942

Platform fee: 10.9%

$1,248,265

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 10.9%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $11,402,206

To developer

$7,981,544

To developer: 70.0%

$7,981,544

Platform fee: 30.0%

$3,420,662

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

Genre Market Position

Top 31% by revenue in Action
31%

Top 31% 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 Riftbreaker ranks in the top 31% 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

31.7h avg13.3h median

31.7h

Average Playtime

13.3h

Median Playtime

10.6h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

A median playtime of 13.3h and average of 31.7h suggest a dedicated core community playing this action game well beyond the typical player.

Current Activity33% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperEXOR Studios
PublisherEXOR Studios
Release DateOctober 13, 2021
Years on Market5 years
Current Price$29.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$19.79
GenreAction
Peak Players231
SteamSpy Owners1,000,000 .. 2,000,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has The Riftbreaker earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate The Riftbreaker's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $11,402,206.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $7,126,379
  • Calibrated midpoint (x32): $11,402,206
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $21,379,137

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

How many copies has The Riftbreaker sold on Steam?

With 18,005 Steam reviews and a 90% positive rating, we estimate The Riftbreaker has sold between 360,100 and 1,080,300 copies, with a best estimate of 576,160.

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 x32 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does EXOR Studios earn from The Riftbreaker?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 29.4%, EXOR Studios keeps an estimated $8,051,655 from The Riftbreaker's gross revenue of $11,402,206.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $11,402,206
  • Steam's Fee (29.4%): -$3,350,552
  • Developer Revenue: $8,051,655

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

What percentage does Steam take from The Riftbreaker?

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 Riftbreaker, with an estimated gross revenue of $11,402,206, this results in an effective rate of 29.4%. Steam keeps approximately $3,350,552 and EXOR Studios receives $8,051,655.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for The Riftbreaker?

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 ($7,126,379 to $21,379,137) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x32) and a calibrated ASP of $20.

What would The Riftbreaker earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If The Riftbreaker generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, EXOR Studios would keep approximately $10,153,942 - that's $2,102,287 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $1,248,265. 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 $7,981,544.

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 Riftbreaker?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 31.7 hours in The Riftbreaker, with a median playtime of 13.3 hours. The large gap between average and median suggests a dedicated core community playing well beyond the typical player.