Gratuitous Space Battles

Gratuitous Space Battles

AppID: 41800
Developer: Positech Games
Publisher: Positech Games
Nov 16, 2009

Current Price

$14.99

Estimated Owners

30.3K

Total Reviews

866

Net Revenue

$163,722

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$454,347
Regional Pricing (15%)-$68,152
Discounts (25%)-$96,549
Est. Refunds (5%)-$14,482
Steam Fee (30%)-$82,549
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$28,892
Net Revenue (Est.)$163,722

Revenue estimates use the Boxleiter Method with a confidence score of 65/10. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue has Gratuitous Space Battles generated?

Since its release, Gratuitous Space Battles is estimated to have generated approximately $454,347 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 $163,722.

How many copies has Gratuitous Space Battles sold?

We estimate Gratuitous Space Battles has sold approximately 30.3K copies worldwide on Steam as of Nov 21, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $454,347 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Gratuitous Space Battles use?

Gratuitous Space Battles was developed using the Custom Engine game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Gratuitous Space Battles?

The estimated development cost for Gratuitous Space Battles was around Unknown to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Gratuitous Space Battles?

The development team size for Gratuitous Space Battles varied throughout development:

  • One person (Cliff Johnson) - 2013 (Release)
  • One person (Cliff Johnson) - 2014 - Present (Updates/Sequel)

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Mostly Positive
71% Positive 29% Negative

Positive

615

Negative

251

Game Information

Game Engine

Custom Engine

Production Cost

Gratuitous Space Battles (2011)

Unknown

Team Size

2013 (Release)

One person (Cliff Johnson)

2014 - Present (Updates/Sequel)

One person (Cliff Johnson)

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Calculation Breakdown

Total Reviews 866
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 30.3K
Average Price $14.99
Gross Revenue $454,347

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$68,152
Discounts (25%) -$96,549
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$14,482
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$82,549
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$28,892
Net Revenue $163,722

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 615 (71%)
Negative Reviews 251 (29%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 866
Review Score Mostly Positive
Positive Ratio 71%

Game Details

Full Name

Gratuitous Space Battles

Steam App ID

41800

Type

Game

Developers

Positech Games

Publishers

Positech Games

Release Date

Nov 16, 2009

Additional Details

Game Engine

Custom Engine

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

Production Cost

Gratuitous Space Battles (2011)

Unknown

Team Size

2013 (Release)

One person (Cliff Johnson)

2014 - Present (Updates/Sequel)

One person (Cliff Johnson)