FTL: Faster Than Light

FTL: Faster Than Light

AppID: 212680
Subset Games
Subset Games
Sep 14, 2012

Current Price

$9.99

Estimated Owners

2.7M

Total Reviews

75.8K

Net Revenue

$9,556,742

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

Revenue estimates use the Boxleiter Method with a confidence score of 95/10. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

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

Genres

IndieSimulationStrategy

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