FINAL FANTASY VIII

FINAL FANTASY VIII

AppID: 39150
Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
Dec 5, 2013

Current Price

$4.79

Estimated Owners

322.8K

Total Reviews

9.2K

Net Revenue

$557,181

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$1,546,236
Regional Pricing (15%)-$231,935
Discounts (25%)-$328,575
Est. Refunds (5%)-$49,286
Steam Fee (30%)-$280,932
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$98,326
Net Revenue (Est.)$557,181

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 FINAL FANTASY VIII generated?

Since its release, FINAL FANTASY VIII is estimated to have generated approximately $1,546,236 in gross revenue on Steam as of Nov 21, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $557,181.

How many copies has FINAL FANTASY VIII sold?

We estimate FINAL FANTASY VIII has sold approximately 322.8K copies worldwide on Steam as of Nov 21, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $1,546,236 in gross revenue.

What game engine does FINAL FANTASY VIII use?

FINAL FANTASY VIII was developed using the Proprietary Engine game engine.

How much did it cost to develop FINAL FANTASY VIII?

The estimated development cost for FINAL FANTASY VIII was around Unknown to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on FINAL FANTASY VIII?

The development team size for FINAL FANTASY VIII varied throughout development:

  • Approximately 100 people - Development Period (1997-1999)
  • Around 100 staff members - Post-Release Context

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Very Positive
88% Positive 12% Negative

Positive

8.1K

Negative

1.1K

Game Information

Game Engine

Proprietary Engine

Genres

Production Cost

Final Fantasy VIII (1999)

Unknown

Team Size

Development Period (1997-1999)

Approximately 100 people

Post-Release Context

Around 100 staff members

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Calculation Breakdown

Total Reviews 9.2K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 322.8K
Average Price $11.99
Gross Revenue $1,546,236

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$231,935
Discounts (25%) -$328,575
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$49,286
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$280,932
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$98,326
Net Revenue $557,181

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 8.1K (88%)
Negative Reviews 1.1K (12%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 9.2K
Review Score Very Positive
Positive Ratio 88%

Game Details

Full Name

FINAL FANTASY VIII

Steam App ID

39150

Type

Game

Developers

Square Enix

Publishers

Square Enix

Release Date

Dec 5, 2013

Additional Details

Game Engine

Proprietary Engine

Genres

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

ESRB t
PEGI 16

Production Cost

Final Fantasy VIII (1999)

Unknown

Team Size

Development Period (1997-1999)

Approximately 100 people

Post-Release Context

Around 100 staff members