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Steam revenue analysis

Wolfenstein: The Old Blood Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

MachineGames · Bethesda Softworks

$10.1MEst. Gross Revenue

541,138 estimated sales, 90% positive reviews, and $7,044,816.57 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action90% Positive$19.99MC 76

Revenue Overview

$10.1M

Gross Revenue

$7M

Developer Revenue

541,138

Est. Copies Sold

$10.1M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$7.7MLow estimate
$10.1MBest estimate
$23.2MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$10,059,755
Steam Platform Fee(30.0%)
−$3,014,939
Developer Revenue
$7,044,817

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.0%($7,044,817)Steam: 30.0%($3,014,939)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$3,000,000
Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)$14,939
Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)

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

How we estimate this

90%positive
20,813Total Reviews
18,732positive (90%)
2,081negative (10%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    20,813 reviews and a 90% 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 Wolfenstein: The Old Blood, 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 $20, we estimate a realized average sale price of $19 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 $10,059,755 in gross revenue into roughly $7,044,817 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$18.59

List price $19.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×26

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

30.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Wolfenstein: The Old Blood 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 $19 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: $10,059,755

To developer

$7,044,817

To developer: 70.0%

$7,044,817

Platform fee: 30.0%

$3,014,939

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $10,059,755

To developer

$8,972,585

To developer: 89.2%

$8,972,585

Platform fee: 10.8%

$1,087,171

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 10.8%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $10,059,755

To developer

$7,041,829

To developer: 70.0%

$7,041,829

Platform fee: 30.0%

$3,017,927

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

Genre Market Position

Top 35% by revenue in Action
35%

Top 35% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Wolfenstein: The Old Blood ranks in the top 35% 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

10.7h avg6.3h median

10.7h

Average Playtime

6.3h

Median Playtime

Wolfenstein: The Old Blood keeps players engaged for an average of 10.7 hours – solid engagement for a action game.

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperMachineGames
PublisherBethesda Softworks
Release Date
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$19.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$18.59
GenreAction
Peak Players157
SteamSpy Owners1,000,000 .. 2,000,000

Features

Single-playerSteam AchievementsColor AlternativesPlayable without Timed InputStereo SoundPartial Controller SupportSteam CloudSteam LeaderboardsFamily Sharing

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Wolfenstein: The Old Blood earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Wolfenstein: The Old Blood's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $10,059,755.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $7,738,273
  • Calibrated midpoint (x26): $10,059,755
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $23,214,820

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

How many copies has Wolfenstein: The Old Blood sold on Steam?

With 20,813 Steam reviews and a 90% positive rating, we estimate Wolfenstein: The Old Blood has sold between 416,260 and 1,248,780 copies, with a best estimate of 541,138.

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 MachineGames earn from Wolfenstein: The Old Blood?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, MachineGames keeps an estimated $7,044,817 from Wolfenstein: The Old Blood's gross revenue of $10,059,755.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $10,059,755
  • Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$3,014,939
  • Developer Revenue: $7,044,817

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

What percentage does Steam take from Wolfenstein: The Old Blood?

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 Wolfenstein: The Old Blood, with an estimated gross revenue of $10,059,755, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $3,014,939 and MachineGames receives $7,044,817.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Wolfenstein: The Old Blood?

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 ($7,738,273 to $23,214,820) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x26) and a calibrated ASP of $19.

What would Wolfenstein: The Old Blood earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Wolfenstein: The Old Blood generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, MachineGames would keep approximately $8,972,585 - that's $1,927,768 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $1,087,171. 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 $7,041,829.

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 Wolfenstein: The Old Blood?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 10.7 hours in Wolfenstein: The Old Blood, with a median playtime of 6.3 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.

What is Wolfenstein: The Old Blood's Metacritic score?

Wolfenstein: The Old Blood has a Metacritic score of 76/100, which is considered "generally favorable" by critics. The Steam community rates the game 90% positive based on 20,813 user reviews.