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Counter-Strike
AppID: 10Current Price
$9.99
Estimated Owners
8.8M
Total Reviews
252.0K
Est. lifetime net (USD)
$31,752,954
Overview
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 |
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 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
Positive
245.5K
Negative
6.5K
Game Information
Game Engine
GoldSrc
Genres
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
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Game Details
Full Name
Counter-Strike
Steam App ID
10
Type
Game
Developers
Valve
Publishers
Valve
Release Date
Nov 1, 2000
Additional Details
Game Engine
GoldSrc
Genres
Age Ratings
Production Cost
Counter-Strike: Source (2004)
$10-20 million (estimated, part of Half-Life 2 development)