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Amnesia: The Dark Descent

Amnesia: The Dark Descent

AppID: 57300
Developer: Frictional Games
Publisher: Frictional Games
Sep 8, 2010

Current Price

$19.99

Estimated Owners

1.2M

Total Reviews

34.7K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$8,760,803

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$24,312,138
Regional Pricing (15%)-$3,646,821
Discounts (25%)-$5,166,329
Est. Refunds (5%)-$774,949
Steam Fee (30%)-$4,417,212
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$1,546,024
Net Revenue (Est.)$8,760,803

This is the stored import snapshot. Its model version, input observation dates and confidence score were not recorded. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

Supporting answers and recent review samples

Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue has Amnesia: The Dark Descent generated?

Since its release, Amnesia: The Dark Descent is estimated to have generated approximately $24,312,138 in gross revenue on Steam as of Nov 22, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $8,760,803.

How many copies has Amnesia: The Dark Descent sold?

We estimate Amnesia: The Dark Descent has sold approximately 1.2M copies worldwide on Steam as of Nov 22, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $24,312,138 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Amnesia: The Dark Descent use?

Amnesia: The Dark Descent was developed using the Custom Engine (based on an older version of the HPL Engine) game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Amnesia: The Dark Descent?

The estimated development cost for Amnesia: The Dark Descent was around Unknown to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Amnesia: The Dark Descent?

The development team size for Amnesia: The Dark Descent varied throughout development:

  • Around 10 people - Pre-release (around 2010)
  • Small core team, estimated less than 10 developers - Development of Amnesia: The Dark Descent

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Very Positive
95% Positive 5% Negative

Positive

32.9K

Negative

1.9K

Game Information

Game Engine

Custom Engine (based on an older version of the HPL Engine)

Production Cost

Amnesia: The Dark Descent (Development)

Unknown

Team Size

Pre-release (around 2010)

Around 10 people

Development of Amnesia: The Dark Descent

Small core team, estimated less than 10 developers

Last updated: Nov 22, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 34.7K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 1.2M
Current price (USD) $19.99
Gross Revenue $24,312,138

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$3,646,821
Discounts (25%) -$5,166,329
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$774,949
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$4,417,212
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$1,546,024
Net Revenue $8,760,803

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 32.9K (95%)
Negative Reviews 1.9K (5%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 34.7K
Review Score Very Positive
Positive Ratio 95%

Game Details

Full Name

Amnesia: The Dark Descent

Steam App ID

57300

Type

Game

Developers

Frictional Games

Publishers

Frictional Games

Release Date

Sep 8, 2010

Additional Details

Game Engine

Custom Engine (based on an older version of the HPL Engine)

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

ESRB m
PEGI 16

Production Cost

Amnesia: The Dark Descent (Development)

Unknown

Team Size

Pre-release (around 2010)

Around 10 people

Development of Amnesia: The Dark Descent

Small core team, estimated less than 10 developers