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Steam revenue analysis

The Ship: Murder Party Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Outerlight Ltd. · Blazing Griffin

$1.7MEst. Gross Revenue

184,450 estimated sales, 86% positive reviews, and $1,173,655.35 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action86% Positive$9.99MC 76

Revenue Overview

$1.7M

Gross Revenue

$1.2M

Developer Revenue

184,450

Est. Copies Sold

$1.7M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$1.1MLow estimate
$1.7MBest estimate
$3.2MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$1,676,651
− Steam Platform Fee(30.0%)
−$502,995
Developer Revenue
$1,173,655

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.0%($1,173,655)Steam: 30.0%($502,995)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$502,995
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

86%positive
5,950Total Reviews
5,117positive (86%)
833negative (14%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    5,950 reviews and a 86% 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 Ship: Murder Party, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×31 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 $10, we estimate a realized average sale price of $9 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 $1,676,651 in gross revenue into roughly $1,173,655 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$9.09

List price $9.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×31

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

30.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for The Ship: Murder Party use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x31 and a calibrated average sale price of $9 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: $1,676,651

To developer

$1,173,655

To developer: 70.0%

$1,173,655

Platform fee: 30.0%

$502,995

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $1,676,651

To developer

$1,595,452

To developer: 95.2%

$1,595,452

Platform fee: 4.8%

$81,198

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 4.8%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $1,676,651

To developer

$1,173,655

To developer: 70.0%

$1,173,655

Platform fee: 30.0%

$502,995

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

Genre Market Position

Top 90% by revenue in Action
90%

Top 90% 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 Ship: Murder Party ranks in the top 90% 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

3.9h avg2.6h median

3.9h

Average Playtime

2.6h

Median Playtime

The Ship: Murder Party keeps players engaged for an average of 3.9 hours – solid engagement for a action game.

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperOuterlight Ltd.
PublisherBlazing Griffin
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$9.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$9.09
GenreAction
Peak Players3
SteamSpy Owners1,000,000 .. 2,000,000
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Features

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has The Ship: Murder Party earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate The Ship: Murder Party's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $1,676,651.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $1,081,710
  • Calibrated midpoint (x31): $1,676,651
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $3,245,130

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

How many copies has The Ship: Murder Party sold on Steam?

With 5,950 Steam reviews and a 86% positive rating, we estimate The Ship: Murder Party has sold between 119,000 and 357,000 copies, with a best estimate of 184,450.

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 x31 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does Outerlight Ltd. earn from The Ship: Murder Party?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, Outerlight Ltd. keeps an estimated $1,173,655 from The Ship: Murder Party's gross revenue of $1,676,651.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $1,676,651
  • Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$502,995
  • Developer Revenue: $1,173,655

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

What percentage does Steam take from The Ship: Murder Party?

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 Ship: Murder Party, with an estimated gross revenue of $1,676,651, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $502,995 and Outerlight Ltd. receives $1,173,655.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for The Ship: Murder Party?

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 ($1,081,710 to $3,245,130) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x31) and a calibrated ASP of $9.

What would The Ship: Murder Party earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If The Ship: Murder Party generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Outerlight Ltd. would keep approximately $1,595,452 - that's $421,797 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $81,198. 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 $1,173,655.

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 Ship: Murder Party?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 3.9 hours in The Ship: Murder Party, with a median playtime of 2.6 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.

What is The Ship: Murder Party's Metacritic score?

The Ship: Murder Party has a Metacritic score of 76/100, which is considered "generally favorable" by critics. The Steam community rates the game 86% positive based on 5,950 user reviews.