Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA Steam key art
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Steam revenue analysis

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

Nihon Falcom · NIS America, Inc.

$6.4MEst. Gross Revenue

168,993 estimated sales, 90% positive reviews, and $4,494,030.85 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action90% Positive$39.99MC 69

Revenue Overview

$6.4M

Gross Revenue

$4.5M

Developer Revenue

168,993

Est. Copies Sold

$6.4M

Revenue / Year (avg. 1 yr)

$4.8MLow estimate
$6.4MBest estimate
$14.3MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$6,420,044
− Steam Platform Fee(30.0%)
−$1,926,013
Developer Revenue
$4,494,031

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.0%($4,494,031)Steam: 30.0%($1,926,013)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$1,926,013
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

90%positive
6,259Total Reviews
5,633positive (90%)
626negative (10%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    6,259 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 Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×27 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 30.0%. That turns an estimated $6,420,044 in gross revenue into roughly $4,494,031 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$37.99

List price $39.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×27

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

30.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x27 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: $6,420,044

To developer

$4,494,031

To developer: 70.0%

$4,494,031

Platform fee: 30.0%

$1,926,013

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $6,420,044

To developer

$5,769,639

To developer: 89.9%

$5,769,639

Platform fee: 10.1%

$650,405

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 10.1%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $6,420,044

To developer

$4,494,031

To developer: 70.0%

$4,494,031

Platform fee: 30.0%

$1,926,013

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

Genre Market Position

Top 48% by revenue in Action
48%

Top 48% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA ranks in the top 48% 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

23.1h avg15.6h median

23.1h

Average Playtime

15.6h

Median Playtime

1.5h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA keeps players engaged for an average of 23.1 hours – solid engagement for a action game.

Current Activity6% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

DeveloperNihon Falcom
PublisherNIS America, Inc.
Release Date—
Years on Market1 year
Current Price$39.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$37.99
GenreAction
Peak Players37
SteamSpy Owners200,000 .. 500,000
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Features

Single-playerMulti-playerCo-opShared/Split Screen Co-opShared/Split ScreenSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Trading CardsSteam CloudRemote Play on TVRemote Play TogetherFamily Sharing

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $6,420,044.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $4,755,588
  • Calibrated midpoint (x27): $6,420,044
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $14,266,765

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

How many copies has Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA sold on Steam?

With 6,259 Steam reviews and a 90% positive rating, we estimate Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA has sold between 125,180 and 375,540 copies, with a best estimate of 168,993.

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 x27 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does Nihon Falcom earn from Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, Nihon Falcom keeps an estimated $4,494,031 from Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA's gross revenue of $6,420,044.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $6,420,044
  • Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$1,926,013
  • Developer Revenue: $4,494,031

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

What percentage does Steam take from Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA?

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 Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA, with an estimated gross revenue of $6,420,044, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $1,926,013 and Nihon Falcom receives $4,494,031.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA?

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 ($4,755,588 to $14,266,765) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x27) and a calibrated ASP of $38.

What would Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, Nihon Falcom would keep approximately $5,769,639 - that's $1,275,608 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $650,405. 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 $4,494,031.

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 Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 23.1 hours in Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA, with a median playtime of 15.6 hours. This indicates solid player engagement.

What is Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA's Metacritic score?

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA has a Metacritic score of 69/100, which indicates "mixed or average" reviews from critics. The Steam community rates the game 90% positive based on 6,259 user reviews.