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Steam revenue analysis

UnderRail Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Stygian Software

$2.5MEst. Gross Revenue

186,673 estimated sales, 87% positive reviews, and $1,782,353.80 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action87% Positive$14.99MC 72

Revenue Overview

$2.5M

Gross Revenue

$1.8M

Developer Revenue

186,673

Est. Copies Sold

$2.5M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$1.8MLow estimate
$2.5MBest estimate
$5.3MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$2,546,220
− Steam Platform Fee(30.0%)
−$763,866
Developer Revenue
$1,782,354

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.0%($1,782,354)Steam: 30.0%($763,866)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$763,866
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

87%positive
6,437Total Reviews
5,600positive (87%)
837negative (13%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    6,437 reviews and a 87% 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 UnderRail, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×29 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 $15, we estimate a realized average sale price of $14 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 $2,546,220 in gross revenue into roughly $1,782,354 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$13.64

List price $14.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×29

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

30.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for UnderRail use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x29 and a calibrated average sale price of $14 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: $2,546,220

To developer

$1,782,354

To developer: 70.0%

$1,782,354

Platform fee: 30.0%

$763,866

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $2,546,220

To developer

$2,360,673

To developer: 92.7%

$2,360,673

Platform fee: 7.3%

$185,546

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 7.3%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $2,546,220

To developer

$1,782,354

To developer: 70.0%

$1,782,354

Platform fee: 30.0%

$763,866

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

Genre Market Position

Top 81% by revenue in Action
81%

Top 81% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

UnderRail ranks in the top 81% 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

26.4h avg8.1h median

26.4h

Average Playtime

8.1h

Median Playtime

20h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

A median playtime of 8.1h and average of 26.4h suggest a dedicated core community playing this action game well beyond the typical player.

Current Activity76% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperStygian Software
PublisherStygian Software
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$14.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$13.64
GenreAction
Peak Players135
SteamSpy Owners200,000 .. 500,000
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Features

Single-playerSteam AchievementsFamily Sharing

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has UnderRail earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate UnderRail's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $2,546,220.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $1,756,014
  • Calibrated midpoint (x29): $2,546,220
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $5,268,041

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

How many copies has UnderRail sold on Steam?

With 6,437 Steam reviews and a 87% positive rating, we estimate UnderRail has sold between 128,740 and 386,220 copies, with a best estimate of 186,673.

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 x29 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does Stygian Software earn from UnderRail?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, Stygian Software keeps an estimated $1,782,354 from UnderRail's gross revenue of $2,546,220.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $2,546,220
  • Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$763,866
  • Developer Revenue: $1,782,354

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

What percentage does Steam take from UnderRail?

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 UnderRail, with an estimated gross revenue of $2,546,220, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $763,866 and Stygian Software receives $1,782,354.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for UnderRail?

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 ($1,756,014 to $5,268,041) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x29) and a calibrated ASP of $14.

What would UnderRail earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If UnderRail generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Stygian Software would keep approximately $2,360,673 - that's $578,320 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $185,546. 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 $1,782,354.

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 UnderRail?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 26.4 hours in UnderRail, with a median playtime of 8.1 hours. The large gap between average and median suggests a dedicated core community playing well beyond the typical player.

What is UnderRail's Metacritic score?

UnderRail has a Metacritic score of 72/100, which indicates "mixed or average" reviews from critics. The Steam community rates the game 87% positive based on 6,437 user reviews.