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Escape the Backrooms

Escape the Backrooms

AppID: 1943950
Developer: Fancy Games
Publisher: Fancy Games
Aug 11, 2022

Current Price

$9.99

Estimated Owners

3.8M

Total Reviews

107.6K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$13,560,747

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$37,632,480
Regional Pricing (15%)-$5,644,872
Discounts (25%)-$7,996,902
Est. Refunds (5%)-$1,199,535
Steam Fee (30%)-$6,837,351
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$2,393,073
Net Revenue (Est.)$13,560,747

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 Escape the Backrooms generated?

Since its release, Escape the Backrooms is estimated to have generated approximately $37,632,480 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 $13,560,747.

How many copies has Escape the Backrooms sold?

We estimate Escape the Backrooms has sold approximately 3.8M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $37,632,480 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Escape the Backrooms use?

Escape the Backrooms was developed using the Unreal Engine 4 game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Escape the Backrooms?

The estimated development cost for Escape the Backrooms was around $50,000 - $100,000 to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Escape the Backrooms?

The development team size for Escape the Backrooms varied throughout development:

  • Small indie team (1-5 developers) - Initial Development (2022)
  • 5-10 developers - Post-Launch Updates (2023-2024)

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Very Positive
91% Positive 9% Negative

Positive

97.7K

Negative

9.9K

Game Information

Game Engine

Unreal Engine 4

Production Cost

Escape the Backrooms (2022)

$50,000 - $100,000

Team Size

Initial Development (2022)

Small indie team (1-5 developers)

Post-Launch Updates (2023-2024)

5-10 developers

Last updated: Aug 26, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 107.6K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 3.8M
Current price (USD) $9.99
Gross Revenue $37,632,480

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$5,644,872
Discounts (25%) -$7,996,902
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$1,199,535
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$6,837,351
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$2,393,073
Net Revenue $13,560,747

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 97.7K (91%)
Negative Reviews 9.9K (9%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 107.6K
Review Score Very Positive
Positive Ratio 91%

Game Details

Full Name

Escape the Backrooms

Steam App ID

1943950

Type

Game

Developers

Fancy Games

Publishers

Fancy Games

Release Date

Aug 11, 2022

Additional Details

Game Engine

Unreal Engine 4

Age Ratings

Production Cost

Escape the Backrooms (2022)

$50,000 - $100,000

Team Size

Initial Development (2022)

Small indie team (1-5 developers)

Post-Launch Updates (2023-2024)

5-10 developers