Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition Steam key art
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition cover art

Steam revenue analysis

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Relic Entertainment

$20.1MEst. Gross Revenue

1,003,728 estimated sales, 92% positive reviews, and $14,555,920.00 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action92% Positive$9.99

Revenue Overview

$20.1M

Gross Revenue

$14.6M

Developer Revenue

1,003,728

Est. Copies Sold

$1.3M

Revenue / Year (avg. 15 yr)

$12.2MLow estimate
$20.1MBest estimate
$36.5MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$20,074,560
Steam Platform Fee(27.5%)
−$5,518,640
Developer Revenue
$14,555,920

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 72.5%($14,555,920)Steam: 27.5%($5,518,640)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$3,000,000
Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)$2,518,640
Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)

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

How we estimate this

92%positive
30,416Total Reviews
27,983positive (92%)
2,433negative (8%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    30,416 reviews and a 92% 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 Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×33 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 $20 to account for discounting over time.

  4. 4

    Translate gross revenue into developer revenue

    We then apply Steam's effective fee rate of 27.5%. That turns an estimated $20,074,560 in gross revenue into roughly $14,555,920 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$20.00

List price $9.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×33

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

27.5%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x33 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: $20,074,560

To developer

$14,555,920

To developer: 72.5%

$14,555,920

Platform fee: 27.5%

$5,518,640

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $20,074,560

To developer

$17,785,613

To developer: 88.6%

$17,785,613

Platform fee: 11.4%

$2,288,947

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 11.4%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $20,074,560

To developer

$14,052,192

To developer: 70.0%

$14,052,192

Platform fee: 30.0%

$6,022,368

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

Genre Market Position

Top 20% by revenue in Action
20%

Top 20% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition ranks in the top 20% of 2141 tracked action top-sellers, with estimated revenue 3× this group's median.

Baseline: HelpfulCalculator's curated set of top-grossing Steam games, not the entire Steam catalog. Niche genres may have small samples.

Playtime & Engagement

8.2h avg4.5h median

8.2h

Average Playtime

4.5h

Median Playtime

1.6h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition keeps players engaged for an average of 8.2 hours – solid engagement for a action game.

Current Activity20% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperRelic Entertainment
PublisherRelic Entertainment
Release DateSeptember 4, 2011
Years on Market15 years
Current Price$9.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$20.00
GenreAction
Peak Players95
SteamSpy Owners2,000,000 .. 5,000,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $20,074,560.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $12,166,400
  • Calibrated midpoint (x33): $20,074,560
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $36,499,200

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

How many copies has Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition sold on Steam?

With 30,416 Steam reviews and a 92% positive rating, we estimate Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition has sold between 608,320 and 1,824,960 copies, with a best estimate of 1,003,728.

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 x33 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does Relic Entertainment earn from Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 27.5%, Relic Entertainment keeps an estimated $14,555,920 from Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition's gross revenue of $20,074,560.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $20,074,560
  • Steam's Fee (27.5%): -$5,518,640
  • Developer Revenue: $14,555,920

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

What percentage does Steam take from Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition?

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 Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition, with an estimated gross revenue of $20,074,560, this results in an effective rate of 27.5%. Steam keeps approximately $5,518,640 and Relic Entertainment receives $14,555,920.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition?

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 ($12,166,400 to $36,499,200) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x33) and a calibrated ASP of $20.

What would Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Relic Entertainment would keep approximately $17,785,613 - that's $3,229,693 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $2,288,947. 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 $14,052,192.

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 Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 8.2 hours in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition, with a median playtime of 4.5 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.