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Left 4 Dead 2
AppID: 550Current Price
$9.99
Estimated Owners
34.4M
Total Reviews
983.6K
Est. lifetime net (USD)
$123,926,568
Overview
Revenue Breakdown
| Gross Revenue (Est.) | $343,909,097 |
| Regional Pricing (15%) | -$51,586,364 |
| Discounts (25%) | -$73,080,683 |
| Est. Refunds (5%) | -$10,962,102 |
| Steam Fee (30%) | -$62,483,984 |
| VAT & Taxes (15%) | -$21,869,394 |
| Net Revenue (Est.) | $123,926,568 |
This is the stored import snapshot. Its model version, input observation dates and confidence score were not recorded. Actual revenue may vary significantly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much revenue has Left 4 Dead 2 generated?
Since its release, Left 4 Dead 2 is estimated to have generated approximately $343,909,097 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 $123,926,568.
How many copies has Left 4 Dead 2 sold?
We estimate Left 4 Dead 2 has sold approximately 34.4M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $343,909,097 in gross revenue.
What game engine does Left 4 Dead 2 use?
Left 4 Dead 2 was developed using the Source Engine game engine.
How much did it cost to develop Left 4 Dead 2?
The estimated development cost for Left 4 Dead 2 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 2?
Left 4 Dead 2 was developed by a team of Approximately 30-40 developers 2008-2009.
Review Statistics
Positive
959.3K
Negative
24.3K
Game Information
Game Engine
Source Engine
Genres
Production Cost
Left 4 Dead 2 (2009)
$20 million
Team Size
2008-2009
Approximately 30-40 developers
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Game Details
Full Name
Left 4 Dead 2
Steam App ID
550
Type
Game
Developers
Valve
Publishers
Valve
Release Date
Nov 16, 2009