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Steam revenue analysis

Volcano Princess Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

养蛋人 Egg Hatcher

$10.7MEst. Gross Revenue

1,070,680 estimated sales, 98% positive reviews, and $7,530,100.00 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action98% Positive$10.99

Revenue Overview

$10.7M

Gross Revenue

$7.5M

Developer Revenue

1,070,680

Est. Copies Sold

$10.7M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$8.2MLow estimate
$10.7MBest estimate
$24.7MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$10,706,800
− Steam Platform Fee(29.7%)
−$3,176,700
Developer Revenue
$7,530,100

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.3%($7,530,100)Steam: 29.7%($3,176,700)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$3,000,000
Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)$176,700
Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)—

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

How we estimate this

98%positive
41,180Total Reviews
40,356positive (98%)
824negative (2%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    41,180 reviews and a 98% 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 Volcano Princess, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×26 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 $11, we estimate a realized average sale price of $10 to account for discounting over time.

  4. 4

    Translate gross revenue into developer revenue

    We then apply Steam's effective fee rate of 29.7%. That turns an estimated $10,706,800 in gross revenue into roughly $7,530,100 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$10.00

List price $10.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×26

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

29.7%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Volcano Princess use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x26 and a calibrated average sale price of $10 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: $10,706,800

To developer

$7,530,100

To developer: 70.3%

$7,530,100

Platform fee: 29.7%

$3,176,700

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $10,706,800

To developer

$9,541,984

To developer: 89.1%

$9,541,984

Platform fee: 10.9%

$1,164,816

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

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $10,706,800

To developer

$7,494,760

To developer: 70.0%

$7,494,760

Platform fee: 30.0%

$3,212,040

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

Genre Market Position

Top 33% by revenue in Action
33%

Top 33% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Volcano Princess ranks in the top 33% 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

15.4h avg10.5h median

15.4h

Average Playtime

10.5h

Median Playtime

Volcano Princess keeps players engaged for an average of 15.4 hours – solid engagement for a action game.

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

Developer养蛋人 Egg Hatcher
Publisher养蛋人 Egg Hatcher
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$10.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$10.00
GenreAction
Peak Players553
SteamSpy Owners1,000,000 .. 2,000,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Volcano Princess earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Volcano Princess's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $10,706,800.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $8,236,000
  • Calibrated midpoint (x26): $10,706,800
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $24,708,000

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

How many copies has Volcano Princess sold on Steam?

With 41,180 Steam reviews and a 98% positive rating, we estimate Volcano Princess has sold between 823,600 and 2,470,800 copies, with a best estimate of 1,070,680.

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 x26 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does 养蛋人 Egg Hatcher earn from Volcano Princess?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 29.7%, 养蛋人 Egg Hatcher keeps an estimated $7,530,100 from Volcano Princess's gross revenue of $10,706,800.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $10,706,800
  • Steam's Fee (29.7%): -$3,176,700
  • Developer Revenue: $7,530,100

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

What percentage does Steam take from Volcano Princess?

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 Volcano Princess, with an estimated gross revenue of $10,706,800, this results in an effective rate of 29.7%. Steam keeps approximately $3,176,700 and 养蛋人 Egg Hatcher receives $7,530,100.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Volcano Princess?

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 ($8,236,000 to $24,708,000) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x26) and a calibrated ASP of $10.

What would Volcano Princess earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Volcano Princess generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, 养蛋人 Egg Hatcher would keep approximately $9,541,984 - that's $2,011,884 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $1,164,816. 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 $7,494,760.

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 Volcano Princess?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 15.4 hours in Volcano Princess, with a median playtime of 10.5 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.