Left 4 Dead

Left 4 Dead

AppID: 500
Valve
Valve
Nov 17, 2008

Current Price

$9.99

Estimated Owners

2.2M

Total Reviews

63.2K

Net Revenue

$7,967,060

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$22,109,418
Regional Pricing (15%)-$3,316,413
Discounts (25%)-$4,698,251
Est. Refunds (5%)-$704,738
Steam Fee (30%)-$4,017,005
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$1,405,952
Net Revenue (Est.)$7,967,060

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 Left 4 Dead generated?

Since its release, Left 4 Dead is estimated to have generated approximately $22,109,418 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 $7,967,060.

How many copies has Left 4 Dead sold?

We estimate Left 4 Dead has sold approximately 2.2M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $22,109,418 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Left 4 Dead use?

Left 4 Dead was developed using the Source Engine game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Left 4 Dead?

The estimated development cost for Left 4 Dead was around $20 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Left 4 Dead?

Left 4 Dead was developed by a team of Approximately 20-30 developers 2006-2008.

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Overwhelmingly Positive
96% Positive 4% Negative

Positive

60.9K

Negative

2.3K

Game Information

Game Engine

Source Engine

Genres

Action

Production Cost

Left 4 Dead (2008)

$20 million

Team Size

2006-2008

Approximately 20-30 developers

Last updated: Aug 26, 2025