Counter-Strike

Counter-Strike

AppID: 10
Valve
Valve
Nov 1, 2000

Current Price

$9.99

Estimated Owners

8.8M

Total Reviews

252.0K

Net Revenue

$31,752,954

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$88,117,744
Regional Pricing (15%)-$13,217,662
Discounts (25%)-$18,725,021
Est. Refunds (5%)-$2,808,753
Steam Fee (30%)-$16,009,893
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$5,603,462
Net Revenue (Est.)$31,752,954

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 Counter-Strike generated?

Since its release, Counter-Strike is estimated to have generated approximately $88,117,744 in gross revenue on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $31,752,954.

How many copies has Counter-Strike sold?

We estimate Counter-Strike has sold approximately 8.8M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $88,117,744 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Counter-Strike use?

Counter-Strike was developed using the GoldSrc game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Counter-Strike?

The estimated development cost for Counter-Strike was around Minimal (mod built on Half-Life) to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Counter-Strike?

The development team size for Counter-Strike varied throughout development:

  • Approximately 30 developers - August 2012
  • Around 100 developers - March 2020
  • Over 150 developers - September 2023

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Overwhelmingly Positive
97% Positive 3% Negative

Positive

245.5K

Negative

6.5K

Game Information

Game Engine

GoldSrc

Genres

Action

Production Cost

Counter-Strike (Beta 1999)

Minimal (mod built on Half-Life)

Counter-Strike 1.0 (2000)

$0 (community-developed mod)

Counter-Strike: Condition Zero (2004)

$5-10 million (estimated)

Counter-Strike: Source (2004)

$10-20 million (estimated, part of Half-Life 2 development)

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (2012)

$15-30 million (estimated)

Counter-Strike 2 (2023)

$50-100 million (estimated)

Team Size

August 2012

Approximately 30 developers

March 2020

Around 100 developers

September 2023

Over 150 developers

Last updated: Aug 26, 2025