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Factorio

Factorio

AppID: 427520
Developer: Wube Software LTD.
Publisher: Wube Software LTD.
Aug 14, 2020

Current Price

$35.00

Estimated Owners

7.5M

Total Reviews

214.7K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$94,758,039

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$262,963,400
Regional Pricing (15%)-$39,444,510
Discounts (25%)-$55,879,723
Est. Refunds (5%)-$8,381,958
Steam Fee (30%)-$47,777,163
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$16,722,007
Net Revenue (Est.)$94,758,039

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 Factorio generated?

Since its release, Factorio is estimated to have generated approximately $262,963,400 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 $94,758,039.

How many copies has Factorio sold?

We estimate Factorio has sold approximately 7.5M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $262,963,400 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Factorio use?

Factorio was developed using the Custom Engine game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Factorio?

The estimated development cost for Factorio was around $2.5 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Factorio?

The development team size for Factorio varied throughout development:

  • 2–3 core developers - 2012–2016
  • 15–20 developers - 2017–2020
  • 25–30 developers - 2021–2024

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Overwhelmingly Positive
97% Positive 3% Negative

Positive

209.1K

Negative

5.6K

Game Information

Game Engine

Custom Engine

Production Cost

Factorio (2012-2020)

$2.5 million

Team Size

2012–2016

2–3 core developers

2017–2020

15–20 developers

2021–2024

25–30 developers

Last updated: Aug 26, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 214.7K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 7.5M
Current price (USD) $35.00
Gross Revenue $262,963,400

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$39,444,510
Discounts (25%) -$55,879,723
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$8,381,958
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$47,777,163
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$16,722,007
Net Revenue $94,758,039

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 209.1K (97%)
Negative Reviews 5.6K (3%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 214.7K
Review Score Overwhelmingly Positive
Positive Ratio 97%

Game Details

Full Name

Factorio

Steam App ID

427520

Type

Game

Developers

Wube Software LTD.

Publishers

Wube Software LTD.

Release Date

Aug 14, 2020

Additional Details

Game Engine

Custom Engine

Official Website

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Age Ratings

Production Cost

Factorio (2012-2020)

$2.5 million

Team Size

2012–2016

2–3 core developers

2017–2020

15–20 developers

2021–2024

25–30 developers