BioShock™

BioShock™

AppID: 7670
2K Boston, 2K Australia
2K
Aug 21, 2007

Current Price

$19.99

Estimated Owners

1.1M

Total Reviews

31.4K

Net Revenue

$7,916,968

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$21,970,409
Regional Pricing (15%)-$3,295,561
Discounts (25%)-$4,668,712
Est. Refunds (5%)-$700,307
Steam Fee (30%)-$3,991,749
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$1,397,112
Net Revenue (Est.)$7,916,968

Revenue estimates use the Boxleiter Method with a confidence score of 95/10. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue has BioShock™ generated?

Since its release, BioShock™ is estimated to have generated approximately $21,970,409 in gross revenue on Steam as of Nov 19, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $7,916,968.

How many copies has BioShock™ sold?

We estimate BioShock™ has sold approximately 1.1M copies worldwide on Steam as of Nov 19, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $21,970,409 in gross revenue.

What game engine does BioShock™ use?

BioShock™ was developed using the Unreal Engine 2.5 game engine.

How much did it cost to develop BioShock™?

The estimated development cost for BioShock™ was around $20+ million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on BioShock™?

The development team size for BioShock™ varied throughout development:

  • Grew from 22 to 85 developers - 2005-2007 (BioShock)
  • Approximately 50 core developers at 2K Marin, plus support teams - 2008-2010 (BioShock 2)
  • Over 200 developers - 2010-2013 (BioShock Infinite)

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Very Positive
94% Positive 6% Negative

Positive

29.5K

Negative

1.9K

Game Information

Game Engine

Unreal Engine 2.5

Genres

ActionRPG

Production Cost

BioShock (2007)

$20+ million

Team Size

2005-2007 (BioShock)

Grew from 22 to 85 developers

2008-2010 (BioShock 2)

Approximately 50 core developers at 2K Marin, plus support teams

2010-2013 (BioShock Infinite)

Over 200 developers

Last updated: Nov 19, 2025