Painkiller: Black Edition

Painkiller: Black Edition

AppID: 39530
Developer: People Can Fly
Publisher: Prime Matter
Jan 24, 2007

Current Price

$9.99

Estimated Owners

75.5K

Total Reviews

2.2K

Net Revenue

$271,646

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$753,845
Regional Pricing (15%)-$113,077
Discounts (25%)-$160,192
Est. Refunds (5%)-$24,029
Steam Fee (30%)-$136,964
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$47,938
Net Revenue (Est.)$271,646

Revenue estimates use the Boxleiter Method with a confidence score of 75/10. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue has Painkiller: Black Edition generated?

Since its release, Painkiller: Black Edition is estimated to have generated approximately $753,845 in gross revenue on Steam as of Nov 21, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $271,646.

How many copies has Painkiller: Black Edition sold?

We estimate Painkiller: Black Edition has sold approximately 75.5K copies worldwide on Steam as of Nov 21, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $753,845 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Painkiller: Black Edition use?

Painkiller: Black Edition was developed using the Proprietary Engine (BMS Engine) game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Painkiller: Black Edition?

The estimated development cost for Painkiller: Black Edition was around Unknown to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Painkiller: Black Edition?

The development team size for Painkiller: Black Edition varied throughout development:

  • Unknown - Development of original Painkiller (2004)
  • Unknown - Development of Painkiller: Black Edition (Expansion, 2004)

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Very Positive
89% Positive 11% Negative

Positive

1.9K

Negative

235

Game Information

Game Engine

Proprietary Engine (BMS Engine)

Genres

Production Cost

Painkiller: Black Edition (2004)

Unknown

Team Size

Development of original Painkiller (2004)

Unknown

Development of Painkiller: Black Edition (Expansion, 2004)

Unknown

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Calculation Breakdown

Total Reviews 2.2K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 75.5K
Average Price $9.99
Gross Revenue $753,845

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$113,077
Discounts (25%) -$160,192
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$24,029
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$136,964
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$47,938
Net Revenue $271,646

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 1.9K (89%)
Negative Reviews 235 (11%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 2.2K
Review Score Very Positive
Positive Ratio 89%

Game Details

Full Name

Painkiller: Black Edition

Steam App ID

39530

Type

Game

Developers

People Can Fly

Publishers

Prime Matter

Release Date

Jan 24, 2007

Additional Details

Game Engine

Proprietary Engine (BMS Engine)

Genres

Official Website

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Age Ratings

Production Cost

Painkiller: Black Edition (2004)

Unknown

Team Size

Development of original Painkiller (2004)

Unknown

Development of Painkiller: Black Edition (Expansion, 2004)

Unknown