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Half-Life
AppID: 70Current Price
$9.99
Estimated Owners
5.3M
Total Reviews
150.8K
Est. lifetime net (USD)
$19,003,491
Overview
Revenue Breakdown
| Gross Revenue (Est.) | $52,736,661 |
| Regional Pricing (15%) | -$7,910,499 |
| Discounts (25%) | -$11,206,540 |
| Est. Refunds (5%) | -$1,680,981 |
| Steam Fee (30%) | -$9,581,592 |
| VAT & Taxes (15%) | -$3,353,557 |
| Net Revenue (Est.) | $19,003,491 |
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 Half-Life generated?
Since its release, Half-Life is estimated to have generated approximately $52,736,661 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 $19,003,491.
How many copies has Half-Life sold?
We estimate Half-Life has sold approximately 5.3M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $52,736,661 in gross revenue.
What game engine does Half-Life use?
Half-Life was developed using the GoldSrc game engine.
How much did it cost to develop Half-Life?
The estimated development cost for Half-Life was around $40 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.
How many developers worked on Half-Life?
The development team size for Half-Life varied throughout development:
- Approximately 40 developers - 1996-1998
- Core team of 30-40 with additional support staff - 1998-2004
Review Statistics
Positive
145.6K
Negative
5.2K
Game Information
Game Engine
GoldSrc
Genres
Production Cost
Half-Life (1998)
$40 million
Team Size
1996-1998
Approximately 40 developers
1998-2004
Core team of 30-40 with additional support staff
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Game Details
Full Name
Half-Life
Steam App ID
70
Type
Game
Developers
Valve
Publishers
Valve
Release Date
Nov 19, 1998