Yakuza 4 Remastered Steam key art
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Steam revenue analysis

Yakuza 4 Remastered Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio · SEGA

$3.3MEst. Gross Revenue

178,920 estimated sales, 91% positive reviews, and $2,328,285.96 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action91% Positive$19.99

Revenue Overview

$3.3M

Gross Revenue

$2.3M

Developer Revenue

178,920

Est. Copies Sold

$3.3M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$2.4MLow estimate
$3.3MBest estimate
$7.1MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$3,326,123
− Steam Platform Fee(30.0%)
−$997,837
Developer Revenue
$2,328,286

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.0%($2,328,286)Steam: 30.0%($997,837)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$997,837
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

91%positive
6,390Total Reviews
5,815positive (91%)
575negative (9%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    6,390 reviews and a 91% 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 Yakuza 4 Remastered, 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 $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 $3,326,123 in gross revenue into roughly $2,328,286 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$18.59

List price $19.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×28

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

30.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Yakuza 4 Remastered 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 $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: $3,326,123

To developer

$2,328,286

To developer: 70.0%

$2,328,286

Platform fee: 30.0%

$997,837

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $3,326,123

To developer

$3,046,988

To developer: 91.6%

$3,046,988

Platform fee: 8.4%

$279,135

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 8.4%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $3,326,123

To developer

$2,328,286

To developer: 70.0%

$2,328,286

Platform fee: 30.0%

$997,837

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

Genre Market Position

Top 70% by revenue in Action
70%

Top 70% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Yakuza 4 Remastered ranks in the top 70% 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

25.9h avg18.5h median

25.9h

Average Playtime

18.5h

Median Playtime

12.7h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

Yakuza 4 Remastered keeps players engaged for an average of 25.9 hours – solid engagement for a action game.

Current Activity49% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperRyu Ga Gotoku Studio
PublisherSEGA
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$19.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$18.59
GenreAction
Peak Players105
SteamSpy Owners200,000 .. 500,000
SteamView on Store

Features

Single-playerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportFamily Sharing

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Yakuza 4 Remastered earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Yakuza 4 Remastered's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $3,326,123.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $2,375,802
  • Calibrated midpoint (x28): $3,326,123
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $7,127,406

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

How many copies has Yakuza 4 Remastered sold on Steam?

With 6,390 Steam reviews and a 91% positive rating, we estimate Yakuza 4 Remastered has sold between 127,800 and 383,400 copies, with a best estimate of 178,920.

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 Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio earn from Yakuza 4 Remastered?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio keeps an estimated $2,328,286 from Yakuza 4 Remastered's gross revenue of $3,326,123.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $3,326,123
  • Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$997,837
  • Developer Revenue: $2,328,286

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

What percentage does Steam take from Yakuza 4 Remastered?

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 Yakuza 4 Remastered, with an estimated gross revenue of $3,326,123, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $997,837 and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio receives $2,328,286.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Yakuza 4 Remastered?

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 ($2,375,802 to $7,127,406) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x28) and a calibrated ASP of $19.

What would Yakuza 4 Remastered earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Yakuza 4 Remastered generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio would keep approximately $3,046,988 - that's $718,702 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $279,135. 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 $2,328,286.

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 Yakuza 4 Remastered?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 25.9 hours in Yakuza 4 Remastered, with a median playtime of 18.5 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.