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Outer Wilds

Outer Wilds

AppID: 753640
Developer: Mobius Digital
Jun 18, 2020

Current Price

$14.99

Estimated Owners

3.1M

Total Reviews

89.0K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$16,819,177

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$46,674,963
Regional Pricing (15%)-$7,001,244
Discounts (25%)-$9,918,430
Est. Refunds (5%)-$1,487,764
Steam Fee (30%)-$8,480,257
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$2,968,090
Net Revenue (Est.)$16,819,177

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 Outer Wilds generated?

Since its release, Outer Wilds is estimated to have generated approximately $46,674,963 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 $16,819,177.

How many copies has Outer Wilds sold?

We estimate Outer Wilds has sold approximately 3.1M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $46,674,963 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Outer Wilds use?

Outer Wilds was developed using the Unity 2019.4.40f1 game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Outer Wilds?

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

How many developers worked on Outer Wilds?

The development team size for Outer Wilds varied throughout development:

  • Small team (approx. 5-10 people) - 2012-2015 (Early Development)
  • Core team of 12-15 developers - 2015-2019 (Full Production)
  • 13 core team members - 2019 (Launch)
  • Similar core team size (approx. 15-20 including additional support) - 2021 (Echoes of the Eye Expansion)

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Overwhelmingly Positive
96% Positive 4% Negative

Positive

85.1K

Negative

3.9K

Game Information

Game Engine

Unity 2019.4.40f1

Production Cost

Outer Wilds (2019)

$1.5 million

Team Size

2012-2015 (Early Development)

Small team (approx. 5-10 people)

2015-2019 (Full Production)

Core team of 12-15 developers

2019 (Launch)

13 core team members

2021 (Echoes of the Eye Expansion)

Similar core team size (approx. 15-20 including additional support)

Last updated: Aug 26, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 89.0K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 3.1M
Current price (USD) $14.99
Gross Revenue $46,674,963

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$7,001,244
Discounts (25%) -$9,918,430
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$1,487,764
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$8,480,257
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$2,968,090
Net Revenue $16,819,177

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 85.1K (96%)
Negative Reviews 3.9K (4%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 89.0K
Review Score Overwhelmingly Positive
Positive Ratio 96%

Game Details

Full Name

Outer Wilds

Steam App ID

753640

Type

Game

Developers

Mobius Digital

Publishers

Annapurna Interactive

Release Date

Jun 18, 2020

Additional Details

Game Engine

Unity 2019.4.40f1

Age Ratings

ESRB e10
PEGI 7

Production Cost

Outer Wilds (2019)

$1.5 million

Team Size

2012-2015 (Early Development)

Small team (approx. 5-10 people)

2015-2019 (Full Production)

Core team of 12-15 developers

2019 (Launch)

13 core team members

2021 (Echoes of the Eye Expansion)

Similar core team size (approx. 15-20 including additional support)