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Darkest Dungeon®

Darkest Dungeon®

AppID: 262060
Developer: Red Hook Studios
Publisher: Red Hook Studios
Jan 19, 2016

Current Price

$24.99

Estimated Owners

5.3M

Total Reviews

151.6K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$47,794,761

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$132,635,425
Regional Pricing (15%)-$19,895,314
Discounts (25%)-$28,185,028
Est. Refunds (5%)-$4,227,754
Steam Fee (30%)-$24,098,199
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$8,434,370
Net Revenue (Est.)$47,794,761

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 Darkest Dungeon® generated?

Since its release, Darkest Dungeon® is estimated to have generated approximately $132,635,425 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 $47,794,761.

How many copies has Darkest Dungeon® sold?

We estimate Darkest Dungeon® has sold approximately 5.3M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $132,635,425 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Darkest Dungeon® use?

Darkest Dungeon® was developed using the Unity 5 game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Darkest Dungeon®?

The estimated development cost for Darkest Dungeon® was around $300,000 to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Darkest Dungeon®?

The development team size for Darkest Dungeon® varied throughout development:

  • Core team of 5-7 developers - Initial Development (2013-2016)
  • 10-15 developers including contractors - Post-Launch Support (2016-2018)
  • 20-25 developers - Darkest Dungeon II Development (2021-Present)

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Very Positive
92% Positive 8% Negative

Positive

139.0K

Negative

12.6K

Game Information

Game Engine

Unity 5

Production Cost

Darkest Dungeon (2016)

$300,000

Team Size

Initial Development (2013-2016)

Core team of 5-7 developers

Post-Launch Support (2016-2018)

10-15 developers including contractors

Darkest Dungeon II Development (2021-Present)

20-25 developers

Last updated: Aug 26, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 151.6K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 5.3M
Current price (USD) $24.99
Gross Revenue $132,635,425

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$19,895,314
Discounts (25%) -$28,185,028
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$4,227,754
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$24,098,199
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$8,434,370
Net Revenue $47,794,761

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 139.0K (92%)
Negative Reviews 12.6K (8%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 151.6K
Review Score Very Positive
Positive Ratio 92%

Game Details

Full Name

Darkest Dungeon®

Steam App ID

262060

Type

Game

Developers

Red Hook Studios

Publishers

Red Hook Studios

Release Date

Jan 19, 2016

Additional Details

Game Engine

Unity 5

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

ESRB t
PEGI 16

Production Cost

Darkest Dungeon (2016)

$300,000

Team Size

Initial Development (2013-2016)

Core team of 5-7 developers

Post-Launch Support (2016-2018)

10-15 developers including contractors

Darkest Dungeon II Development (2021-Present)

20-25 developers