Game Dev Story

Game Dev Story

AppID: 1847240
Developer: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Publisher: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Mar 27, 2022

Current Price

$8.99

Estimated Owners

45.4K

Total Reviews

1.3K

Net Revenue

$147,171

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$408,416
Regional Pricing (15%)-$61,262
Discounts (25%)-$86,788
Est. Refunds (5%)-$13,018
Steam Fee (30%)-$74,204
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$25,971
Net Revenue (Est.)$147,171

Revenue estimates use the Boxleiter Method with a confidence score of 75/10. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue has Game Dev Story generated?

Since its release, Game Dev Story is estimated to have generated approximately $408,416 in gross revenue on Steam as of Oct 21, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $147,171.

How many copies has Game Dev Story sold?

We estimate Game Dev Story has sold approximately 45.4K copies worldwide on Steam as of Oct 21, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $408,416 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Game Dev Story use?

Game Dev Story was developed using the Custom Engine game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Game Dev Story?

The estimated development cost for Game Dev Story was around Unknown to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Game Dev Story?

Game Dev Story was developed by a team of Small team (likely 5-10 developers) 2010 (Release).

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Very Positive
91% Positive 9% Negative

Positive

1.2K

Negative

115

Game Information

Game Engine

Custom Engine

Production Cost

Game Dev Story (1997)

Unknown

Team Size

2010 (Release)

Small team (likely 5-10 developers)

Last updated: Oct 21, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Calculation Breakdown

Total Reviews 1.3K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 45.4K
Average Price $8.99
Gross Revenue $408,416

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$61,262
Discounts (25%) -$86,788
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$13,018
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$74,204
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$25,971
Net Revenue $147,171

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 1.2K (91%)
Negative Reviews 115 (9%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 1.3K
Review Score Very Positive
Positive Ratio 91%

Game Details

Full Name

Game Dev Story

Steam App ID

1847240

Type

Game

Developers

Kairosoft Co.,Ltd

Publishers

Kairosoft Co.,Ltd

Release Date

Mar 27, 2022

Additional Details

Game Engine

Custom Engine

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

Production Cost

Game Dev Story (1997)

Unknown

Team Size

2010 (Release)

Small team (likely 5-10 developers)