Defense Grid: The Awakening

Defense Grid: The Awakening

AppID: 18500
Dec 8, 2008

Current Price

$9.99

Estimated Owners

182.8K

Total Reviews

5.2K

Net Revenue

$658,199

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$1,826,572
Regional Pricing (15%)-$273,986
Discounts (25%)-$388,146
Est. Refunds (5%)-$58,222
Steam Fee (30%)-$331,865
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$116,153
Net Revenue (Est.)$658,199

Revenue estimates use the Boxleiter Method with a confidence score of 85/10. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue has Defense Grid: The Awakening generated?

Since its release, Defense Grid: The Awakening is estimated to have generated approximately $1,826,572 in gross revenue on Steam as of Nov 20, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $658,199.

How many copies has Defense Grid: The Awakening sold?

We estimate Defense Grid: The Awakening has sold approximately 182.8K copies worldwide on Steam as of Nov 20, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $1,826,572 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Defense Grid: The Awakening use?

Defense Grid: The Awakening was developed using the Unreal Engine 2 Runtime game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Defense Grid: The Awakening?

The estimated development cost for Defense Grid: The Awakening was around Unknown to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Defense Grid: The Awakening?

Defense Grid: The Awakening was developed by a team of Small team (specific number not publicly detailed) Around release (2008).

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Overwhelmingly Positive
96% Positive 4% Negative

Positive

5.0K

Negative

199

Game Information

Game Engine

Unreal Engine 2 Runtime

Production Cost

Defense Grid: The Awakening (2008)

Unknown

Team Size

Around release (2008)

Small team (specific number not publicly detailed)

Last updated: Nov 20, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Calculation Breakdown

Total Reviews 5.2K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 182.8K
Average Price $9.99
Gross Revenue $1,826,572

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$273,986
Discounts (25%) -$388,146
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$58,222
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$331,865
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$116,153
Net Revenue $658,199

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 5.0K (96%)
Negative Reviews 199 (4%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 5.2K
Review Score Overwhelmingly Positive
Positive Ratio 96%

Game Details

Full Name

Defense Grid: The Awakening

Steam App ID

18500

Type

Game

Developers

Hidden Path Entertainment

Publishers

Hidden Path Entertainment

Release Date

Dec 8, 2008

Additional Details

Game Engine

Unreal Engine 2 Runtime

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

ESRB e10
PEGI 12

Production Cost

Defense Grid: The Awakening (2008)

Unknown

Team Size

Around release (2008)

Small team (specific number not publicly detailed)