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Steam revenue analysis

Wasteland 3 Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

inXile Entertainment

$19.8MEst. Gross Revenue

522,400 estimated sales, 85% positive reviews, and $14,384,482.00 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action85% Positive$39.99MC 85

Revenue Overview

$19.8M

Gross Revenue

$14.4M

Developer Revenue

522,400

Est. Copies Sold

$19.8M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$15.9MLow estimate
$19.8MBest estimate
$47.6MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$19,845,976
− Steam Platform Fee(27.5%)
−$5,461,494
Developer Revenue
$14,384,482

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 72.5%($14,384,482)Steam: 27.5%($5,461,494)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$3,000,000
Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)$2,461,494
Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)—

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

How we estimate this

85%positive
20,896Total Reviews
17,762positive (85%)
3,134negative (15%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    20,896 reviews and a 85% 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 Wasteland 3, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×25 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 $40, we estimate a realized average sale price of $38 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 $19,845,976 in gross revenue into roughly $14,384,482 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$37.99

List price $39.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×25

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

27.5%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Wasteland 3 use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x25 and a calibrated average sale price of $38 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: $19,845,976

To developer

$14,384,482

To developer: 72.5%

$14,384,482

Platform fee: 27.5%

$5,461,494

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $19,845,976

To developer

$17,584,459

To developer: 88.6%

$17,584,459

Platform fee: 11.4%

$2,261,517

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

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $19,845,976

To developer

$13,892,183

To developer: 70.0%

$13,892,183

Platform fee: 30.0%

$5,953,793

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

Genre Market Position

Top 21% by revenue in Action
21%

Top 21% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Wasteland 3 ranks in the top 21% 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

27.9h avg15.7h median

27.9h

Average Playtime

15.7h

Median Playtime

3.1h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

Wasteland 3 keeps players engaged for an average of 27.9 hours – solid engagement for a action game.

Current Activity11% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperinXile Entertainment
PublisherinXile Entertainment
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$39.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$37.99
GenreAction
Peak Players219
SteamSpy Owners500,000 .. 1,000,000
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Features

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Wasteland 3 earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Wasteland 3's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $19,845,976.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $15,876,781
  • Calibrated midpoint (x25): $19,845,976
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $47,630,342

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

How many copies has Wasteland 3 sold on Steam?

With 20,896 Steam reviews and a 85% positive rating, we estimate Wasteland 3 has sold between 417,920 and 1,253,760 copies, with a best estimate of 522,400.

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 x25 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does inXile Entertainment earn from Wasteland 3?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 27.5%, inXile Entertainment keeps an estimated $14,384,482 from Wasteland 3's gross revenue of $19,845,976.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $19,845,976
  • Steam's Fee (27.5%): -$5,461,494
  • Developer Revenue: $14,384,482

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

What percentage does Steam take from Wasteland 3?

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 Wasteland 3, with an estimated gross revenue of $19,845,976, this results in an effective rate of 27.5%. Steam keeps approximately $5,461,494 and inXile Entertainment receives $14,384,482.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Wasteland 3?

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 ($15,876,781 to $47,630,342) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x25) and a calibrated ASP of $38.

What would Wasteland 3 earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Wasteland 3 generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, inXile Entertainment would keep approximately $17,584,459 - that's $3,199,977 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $2,261,517. 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 $13,892,183.

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 Wasteland 3?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 27.9 hours in Wasteland 3, with a median playtime of 15.7 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.

What is Wasteland 3's Metacritic score?

Wasteland 3 has a Metacritic score of 85/100, which is considered "generally favorable" by critics. The Steam community rates the game 85% positive based on 20,896 user reviews.