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

Net Revenue

$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

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 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

Calculation Breakdown

Total Reviews 2.8K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 98.6K
Average Price $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