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Natural Selection 2

Natural Selection 2

AppID: 4920

Current Price

$4.99

Estimated Owners

462.8K

Total Reviews

13.2K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$832,121

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$2,309,222
Regional Pricing (15%)-$346,383
Discounts (25%)-$490,710
Est. Refunds (5%)-$73,606
Steam Fee (30%)-$419,557
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$146,845
Net Revenue (Est.)$832,121

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 Natural Selection 2 generated?

Since its release, Natural Selection 2 is estimated to have generated approximately $2,309,222 in gross revenue on Steam as of Oct 21, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $832,121.

How many copies has Natural Selection 2 sold?

We estimate Natural Selection 2 has sold approximately 462.8K copies worldwide on Steam as of Oct 21, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $2,309,222 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Natural Selection 2 use?

Natural Selection 2 was developed using the Spark Engine game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Natural Selection 2?

The estimated development cost for Natural Selection 2 was around $1.5 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Natural Selection 2?

Natural Selection 2 was developed by a team of 10-15 developers (active development team) 2023.

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Very Positive
85% Positive 15% Negative

Positive

11.3K

Negative

2.0K

Game Information

Game Engine

Spark Engine

Production Cost

Natural Selection 2 (2012)

$1.5 million

Team Size

2023

10-15 developers (active development team)

Last updated: Oct 21, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 13.2K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 462.8K
Current price (USD) $4.99
Gross Revenue $2,309,222

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$346,383
Discounts (25%) -$490,710
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$73,606
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$419,557
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$146,845
Net Revenue $832,121

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 11.3K (85%)
Negative Reviews 2.0K (15%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 13.2K
Review Score Very Positive
Positive Ratio 85%

Game Details

Full Name

Natural Selection 2

Steam App ID

4920

Type

Game

Developers

Unknown Worlds Entertainment

Publishers

Unknown Worlds Entertainment, KRAFTON, Inc.

Release Date

Oct 30, 2012

Additional Details

Game Engine

Spark Engine

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

Production Cost

Natural Selection 2 (2012)

$1.5 million

Team Size

2023

10-15 developers (active development team)