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Steam revenue analysis

Wayfinder Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Airship Syndicate

$17.2MEst. Gross Revenue

739,410 estimated sales, 58% positive reviews, and $12,387,916.30 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action58% Positive$24.99

Revenue Overview

$17.2M

Gross Revenue

$12.4M

Developer Revenue

739,410

Est. Copies Sold

$17.2M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$11.5MLow estimate
$17.2MBest estimate
$34.4MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$17,183,888
− Steam Platform Fee(27.9%)
−$4,795,972
Developer Revenue
$12,387,916

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 72.1%($12,387,916)Steam: 27.9%($4,795,972)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$3,000,000
Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)$1,795,972
Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)—

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

How we estimate this

58%positive
24,647Total Reviews
14,295positive (58%)
10,352negative (42%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    24,647 reviews and a 58% 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 Wayfinder, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×30 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 $25, we estimate a realized average sale price of $23 to account for discounting over time.

  4. 4

    Translate gross revenue into developer revenue

    We then apply Steam's effective fee rate of 27.9%. That turns an estimated $17,183,888 in gross revenue into roughly $12,387,916 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$23.24

List price $24.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×30

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

27.9%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Wayfinder use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x30 and a calibrated average sale price of $23 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: $17,183,888

To developer

$12,387,916

To developer: 72.1%

$12,387,916

Platform fee: 27.9%

$4,795,972

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $17,183,888

To developer

$15,241,822

To developer: 88.7%

$15,241,822

Platform fee: 11.3%

$1,942,067

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 11.3%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $17,183,888

To developer

$12,028,722

To developer: 70.0%

$12,028,722

Platform fee: 30.0%

$5,155,167

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

Genre Market Position

Top 23% by revenue in Action
23%

Top 23% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Wayfinder ranks in the top 23% 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

18.7h avg10.4h median

18.7h

Average Playtime

10.4h

Median Playtime

5.4h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

Wayfinder keeps players engaged for an average of 18.7 hours – solid engagement for a action game.

Current Activity29% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperAirship Syndicate
PublisherAirship Syndicate
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$24.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$23.24
GenreAction
Peak Players64
SteamSpy Owners500,000 .. 1,000,000
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Features

Single-playerMulti-playerCo-opOnline Co-opSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Trading CardsSteam CloudRemote Play on TVFamily Sharing

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Wayfinder earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Wayfinder's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $17,183,888.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $11,455,926
  • Calibrated midpoint (x30): $17,183,888
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $34,367,777

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

How many copies has Wayfinder sold on Steam?

With 24,647 Steam reviews and a 58% positive rating, we estimate Wayfinder has sold between 492,940 and 1,478,820 copies, with a best estimate of 739,410.

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 x30 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does Airship Syndicate earn from Wayfinder?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 27.9%, Airship Syndicate keeps an estimated $12,387,916 from Wayfinder's gross revenue of $17,183,888.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $17,183,888
  • Steam's Fee (27.9%): -$4,795,972
  • Developer Revenue: $12,387,916

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

What percentage does Steam take from Wayfinder?

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 Wayfinder, with an estimated gross revenue of $17,183,888, this results in an effective rate of 27.9%. Steam keeps approximately $4,795,972 and Airship Syndicate receives $12,387,916.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Wayfinder?

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 ($11,455,926 to $34,367,777) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x30) and a calibrated ASP of $23.

What would Wayfinder earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Wayfinder generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Airship Syndicate would keep approximately $15,241,822 - that's $2,853,905 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $1,942,067. 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 $12,028,722.

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 Wayfinder?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 18.7 hours in Wayfinder, with a median playtime of 10.4 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.