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Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

AppID: 22120
Developer: Frictional Games
Publisher: Frictional Games
Jan 23, 2009

Current Price

$9.99

Estimated Owners

98.6K

Total Reviews

2.8K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$355,055

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$985,314
Regional Pricing (15%)-$147,797
Discounts (25%)-$209,379
Est. Refunds (5%)-$31,407
Steam Fee (30%)-$179,019
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$62,657
Net Revenue (Est.)$355,055

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 Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition generated?

Since its release, Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition is estimated to have generated approximately $985,314 in gross revenue on Steam as of Nov 20, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $355,055.

How many copies has Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition sold?

We estimate Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition has sold approximately 98.6K copies worldwide on Steam as of Nov 20, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $985,314 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition use?

Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition was developed using the HPL Engine 2 game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition?

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

How many developers worked on Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition?

Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition was developed by a team of Unknown, likely a small to medium-sized team given Frictional Games' size at the time Development Period (2006-2007).

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Very Positive
94% Positive 6% Negative

Positive

2.6K

Negative

170

Game Information

Game Engine

HPL Engine 2

Production Cost

Penumbra: Black Plague (2008)

Unknown

Team Size

Development Period (2006-2007)

Unknown, likely a small to medium-sized team given Frictional Games' size at the time

Last updated: Nov 20, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 2.8K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 98.6K
Current price (USD) $9.99
Gross Revenue $985,314

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$147,797
Discounts (25%) -$209,379
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$31,407
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$179,019
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$62,657
Net Revenue $355,055

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 2.6K (94%)
Negative Reviews 170 (6%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 2.8K
Review Score Very Positive
Positive Ratio 94%

Game Details

Full Name

Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

Steam App ID

22120

Type

Game

Developers

Frictional Games

Publishers

Frictional Games

Release Date

Jan 23, 2009

Additional Details

Game Engine

HPL Engine 2

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

ESRB m
PEGI 16

Production Cost

Penumbra: Black Plague (2008)

Unknown

Team Size

Development Period (2006-2007)

Unknown, likely a small to medium-sized team given Frictional Games' size at the time