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Steam revenue analysis

The Walking Dead: The Final Season Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Telltale Games · Skybound Games

$9.7MEst. Gross Revenue

520,668 estimated sales, 95% positive reviews, and $6,775,452.68 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action95% Positive$19.99

Revenue Overview

$9.7M

Gross Revenue

$6.8M

Developer Revenue

520,668

Est. Copies Sold

$9.7M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$7.2MLow estimate
$9.7MBest estimate
$21.5MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$9,679,218
− Steam Platform Fee(30.0%)
−$2,903,765
Developer Revenue
$6,775,453

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.0%($6,775,453)Steam: 30.0%($2,903,765)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$2,903,765
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

95%positive
19,284Total Reviews
18,320positive (95%)
964negative (5%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    19,284 reviews and a 95% 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 Walking Dead: The Final Season, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×27 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 $9,679,218 in gross revenue into roughly $6,775,453 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$18.59

List price $19.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×27

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

30.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for The Walking Dead: The Final Season use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x27 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: $9,679,218

To developer

$6,775,453

To developer: 70.0%

$6,775,453

Platform fee: 30.0%

$2,903,765

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $9,679,218

To developer

$8,637,712

To developer: 89.2%

$8,637,712

Platform fee: 10.8%

$1,041,506

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 10.8%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $9,679,218

To developer

$6,775,453

To developer: 70.0%

$6,775,453

Platform fee: 30.0%

$2,903,765

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

Genre Market Position

Top 36% by revenue in Action
36%

Top 36% 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 Walking Dead: The Final Season ranks in the top 36% 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

14.6h avg11.2h median

14.6h

Average Playtime

11.2h

Median Playtime

0.9h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

The Walking Dead: The Final Season keeps players engaged for an average of 14.6 hours – solid engagement for a action game.

Current Activity6% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperTelltale Games
PublisherSkybound Games
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$19.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$18.59
GenreAction
Peak Players93
SteamSpy Owners500,000 .. 1,000,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has The Walking Dead: The Final Season earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate The Walking Dead: The Final Season's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $9,679,218.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $7,169,791
  • Calibrated midpoint (x27): $9,679,218
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $21,509,374

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

How many copies has The Walking Dead: The Final Season sold on Steam?

With 19,284 Steam reviews and a 95% positive rating, we estimate The Walking Dead: The Final Season has sold between 385,680 and 1,157,040 copies, with a best estimate of 520,668.

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 x27 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does Telltale Games earn from The Walking Dead: The Final Season?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, Telltale Games keeps an estimated $6,775,453 from The Walking Dead: The Final Season's gross revenue of $9,679,218.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $9,679,218
  • Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$2,903,765
  • Developer Revenue: $6,775,453

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

What percentage does Steam take from The Walking Dead: The Final Season?

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 Walking Dead: The Final Season, with an estimated gross revenue of $9,679,218, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $2,903,765 and Telltale Games receives $6,775,453.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for The Walking Dead: The Final Season?

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 ($7,169,791 to $21,509,374) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x27) and a calibrated ASP of $19.

What would The Walking Dead: The Final Season earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If The Walking Dead: The Final Season generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Telltale Games would keep approximately $8,637,712 - that's $1,862,259 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $1,041,506. 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 $6,775,453.

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 Walking Dead: The Final Season?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 14.6 hours in The Walking Dead: The Final Season, with a median playtime of 11.2 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.