Penumbra Overture

Penumbra Overture

AppID: 22180
Developer: Frictional Games
Publisher: Frictional Games
Mar 6, 2009

Current Price

$9.99

Estimated Owners

136.7K

Total Reviews

3.9K

Net Revenue

$492,012

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$1,365,383
Regional Pricing (15%)-$204,807
Discounts (25%)-$290,144
Est. Refunds (5%)-$43,522
Steam Fee (30%)-$248,073
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$86,826
Net Revenue (Est.)$492,012

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 Overture generated?

Since its release, Penumbra Overture is estimated to have generated approximately $1,365,383 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 $492,012.

How many copies has Penumbra Overture sold?

We estimate Penumbra Overture has sold approximately 136.7K copies worldwide on Steam as of Nov 20, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $1,365,383 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Penumbra Overture use?

Penumbra Overture was developed using the Custom Engine (Frictional Games' HPL Engine 1) game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Penumbra Overture?

The estimated development cost for Penumbra Overture was around Unknown to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Penumbra Overture?

Penumbra Overture was developed by a team of Frictional Games was a very small team, likely less than 10 people. Around the time of release (2007).

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Very Positive
90% Positive 10% Negative

Positive

3.5K

Negative

374

Game Information

Game Engine

Custom Engine (Frictional Games' HPL Engine 1)

Production Cost

Penumbra: Overture (2007)

Unknown

Team Size

Around the time of release (2007)

Frictional Games was a very small team, likely less than 10 people.

Last updated: Nov 20, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Calculation Breakdown

Total Reviews 3.9K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 136.7K
Average Price $9.99
Gross Revenue $1,365,383

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$204,807
Discounts (25%) -$290,144
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$43,522
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$248,073
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$86,826
Net Revenue $492,012

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 3.5K (90%)
Negative Reviews 374 (10%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 3.9K
Review Score Very Positive
Positive Ratio 90%

Game Details

Full Name

Penumbra Overture

Steam App ID

22180

Type

Game

Developers

Frictional Games

Publishers

Frictional Games

Release Date

Mar 6, 2009

Additional Details

Game Engine

Custom Engine (Frictional Games' HPL Engine 1)

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

ESRB m

Production Cost

Penumbra: Overture (2007)

Unknown

Team Size

Around the time of release (2007)

Frictional Games was a very small team, likely less than 10 people.