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Kenshi

Kenshi

AppID: 233860
Developer: Lo-Fi Games
Publisher: Lo-Fi Games
Dec 6, 2018

Current Price

$29.99

Estimated Owners

3.6M

Total Reviews

101.8K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$38,485,726

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$106,801,888
Regional Pricing (15%)-$16,020,283
Discounts (25%)-$22,695,401
Est. Refunds (5%)-$3,404,310
Steam Fee (30%)-$19,404,568
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$6,791,599
Net Revenue (Est.)$38,485,726

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 Kenshi generated?

Since its release, Kenshi is estimated to have generated approximately $106,801,888 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 $38,485,726.

How many copies has Kenshi sold?

We estimate Kenshi has sold approximately 3.6M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $106,801,888 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Kenshi use?

Kenshi was developed using the OGRE Engine (custom modified) game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Kenshi?

The estimated development cost for Kenshi was around $100,000 to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Kenshi?

The development team size for Kenshi varied throughout development:

  • Primarily solo developer (Chris Hunt) with occasional contractors - Development (2006-2018)
  • Small team (under 10 developers) - Post-release support (2018-2023)

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Overwhelmingly Positive
96% Positive 4% Negative

Positive

97.2K

Negative

4.6K

Game Information

Game Engine

OGRE Engine (custom modified)

Production Cost

Kenshi (2008-2018)

$100,000

Team Size

Development (2006-2018)

Primarily solo developer (Chris Hunt) with occasional contractors

Post-release support (2018-2023)

Small team (under 10 developers)

Last updated: Aug 26, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 101.8K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 3.6M
Current price (USD) $29.99
Gross Revenue $106,801,888

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$16,020,283
Discounts (25%) -$22,695,401
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$3,404,310
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$19,404,568
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$6,791,599
Net Revenue $38,485,726

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 97.2K (96%)
Negative Reviews 4.6K (4%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 101.8K
Review Score Overwhelmingly Positive
Positive Ratio 96%

Game Details

Full Name

Kenshi

Steam App ID

233860

Type

Game

Developers

Lo-Fi Games

Publishers

Lo-Fi Games

Release Date

Dec 6, 2018

Additional Details

Game Engine

OGRE Engine (custom modified)

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

Production Cost

Kenshi (2008-2018)

$100,000

Team Size

Development (2006-2018)

Primarily solo developer (Chris Hunt) with occasional contractors

Post-release support (2018-2023)

Small team (under 10 developers)