West of Loathing Steam key art
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Steam revenue analysis

West of Loathing Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Asymmetric

$2.7MEst. Gross Revenue

273,224 estimated sales, 98% positive reviews, and $1,912,568.00 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action98% Positive$10.99MC 87

Revenue Overview

$2.7M

Gross Revenue

$1.9M

Developer Revenue

273,224

Est. Copies Sold

$2.7M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$2MLow estimate
$2.7MBest estimate
$5.9MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$2,732,240
− Steam Platform Fee(30.0%)
−$819,672
Developer Revenue
$1,912,568

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.0%($1,912,568)Steam: 30.0%($819,672)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$819,672
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

98%positive
9,758Total Reviews
9,563positive (98%)
195negative (2%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    9,758 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 West of Loathing, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×28 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 30.0%. That turns an estimated $2,732,240 in gross revenue into roughly $1,912,568 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$10.00

List price $10.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×28

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

30.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for West of Loathing use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x28 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: $2,732,240

To developer

$1,912,568

To developer: 70.0%

$1,912,568

Platform fee: 30.0%

$819,672

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $2,732,240

To developer

$2,524,371

To developer: 92.4%

$2,524,371

Platform fee: 7.6%

$207,869

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 7.6%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $2,732,240

To developer

$1,912,568

To developer: 70.0%

$1,912,568

Platform fee: 30.0%

$819,672

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

Genre Market Position

Top 77% by revenue in Action
77%

Top 77% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

West of Loathing ranks in the top 77% 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 avg12h median

15.4h

Average Playtime

12h

Median Playtime

19.7h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

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

Current Activity100% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperAsymmetric
PublisherAsymmetric
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$10.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$10.00
GenreAction
Peak Players53
SteamSpy Owners500,000 .. 1,000,000
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Features

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has West of Loathing earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate West of Loathing's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $2,732,240.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $1,951,600
  • Calibrated midpoint (x28): $2,732,240
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $5,854,800

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

How many copies has West of Loathing sold on Steam?

With 9,758 Steam reviews and a 98% positive rating, we estimate West of Loathing has sold between 195,160 and 585,480 copies, with a best estimate of 273,224.

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 x28 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does Asymmetric earn from West of Loathing?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, Asymmetric keeps an estimated $1,912,568 from West of Loathing's gross revenue of $2,732,240.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $2,732,240
  • Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$819,672
  • Developer Revenue: $1,912,568

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

What percentage does Steam take from West of Loathing?

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 West of Loathing, with an estimated gross revenue of $2,732,240, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $819,672 and Asymmetric receives $1,912,568.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for West of Loathing?

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 ($1,951,600 to $5,854,800) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x28) and a calibrated ASP of $10.

What would West of Loathing earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If West of Loathing generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Asymmetric would keep approximately $2,524,371 - that's $611,803 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $207,869. 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 $1,912,568.

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 West of Loathing?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 15.4 hours in West of Loathing, with a median playtime of 12 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.

What is West of Loathing's Metacritic score?

West of Loathing has a Metacritic score of 87/100, which is considered "generally favorable" by critics. The Steam community rates the game 98% positive based on 9,758 user reviews.