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Defense Grid: The Awakening
AppID: 18500Current Price
$9.99
Estimated Owners
182.8K
Total Reviews
5.2K
Est. lifetime net (USD)
$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 |
This is the stored import snapshot. Its model version, input observation dates and confidence score were not recorded. Actual revenue may vary significantly.
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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
Positive
5.0K
Negative
199
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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
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Production Cost
Defense Grid: The Awakening (2008)
Unknown