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FTL: Faster Than Light

FTL: Faster Than Light

AppID: 212680
Developer: Subset Games
Publisher: Subset Games
Sep 14, 2012

Current Price

$9.99

Estimated Owners

2.7M

Total Reviews

75.8K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$9,556,742

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$26,520,953
Regional Pricing (15%)-$3,978,143
Discounts (25%)-$5,635,702
Est. Refunds (5%)-$845,355
Steam Fee (30%)-$4,818,526
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$1,686,484
Net Revenue (Est.)$9,556,742

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 FTL: Faster Than Light generated?

Since its release, FTL: Faster Than Light is estimated to have generated approximately $26,520,953 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 $9,556,742.

How many copies has FTL: Faster Than Light sold?

We estimate FTL: Faster Than Light has sold approximately 2.7M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $26,520,953 in gross revenue.

What game engine does FTL: Faster Than Light use?

FTL: Faster Than Light was developed using the Custom Engine game engine.

How much did it cost to develop FTL: Faster Than Light?

The estimated development cost for FTL: Faster Than Light was around $200,000 to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on FTL: Faster Than Light?

The development team size for FTL: Faster Than Light varied throughout development:

  • 2 core developers - Development (2011-2012)
  • 2 developers - Advanced Edition Update (2014)
  • Community modders (not official developers) - Multiverse Mod Support (Ongoing)

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Overwhelmingly Positive
95% Positive 5% Negative

Positive

72.3K

Negative

3.6K

Game Information

Game Engine

Custom Engine

Production Cost

FTL: Faster Than Light (2012)

$200,000

Team Size

Development (2011-2012)

2 core developers

Advanced Edition Update (2014)

2 developers

Multiverse Mod Support (Ongoing)

Community modders (not official developers)

Last updated: Aug 26, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 75.8K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 2.7M
Current price (USD) $9.99
Gross Revenue $26,520,953

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$3,978,143
Discounts (25%) -$5,635,702
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$845,355
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$4,818,526
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$1,686,484
Net Revenue $9,556,742

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 72.3K (95%)
Negative Reviews 3.6K (5%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 75.8K
Review Score Overwhelmingly Positive
Positive Ratio 95%

Game Details

Full Name

FTL: Faster Than Light

Steam App ID

212680

Type

Game

Developers

Subset Games

Publishers

Subset Games

Release Date

Sep 14, 2012

Additional Details

Game Engine

Custom Engine

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

ESRB e10
PEGI 12

Production Cost

FTL: Faster Than Light (2012)

$200,000

Team Size

Development (2011-2012)

2 core developers

Advanced Edition Update (2014)

2 developers

Multiverse Mod Support (Ongoing)

Community modders (not official developers)